Kentucky Derby Preview Saturday May 1st 2010

This weekend, sports bettors, high rollers, and partiers will watch in awe for the better part of two minutes as the sports world descends upon the hallowed grounds of Churchill Downs, Kentucky for the running of the 136th Kentucky Derby. Like a time-honored tradition that can only begin to be described by the pomp and circumstance that surrounds it - the mint julep, the lamb cuisine served in larger-than-life skillets, millionaires row - this classic horse betting event has no peers.

The excitement is magnified by the fact that there is certainty of a winner, coupled with the uncertainty of the clear favorite. In a normal year, this would be enough to line the writing pads of sports writers worldwide. However, as often happens in the horse racing industry, a new wrinkle has shifted the balance in favor of the sports bettor this year. The clear favorite, Eskendereya, has been scratched from the event due to left front leg swelling.

As you may recall, Eskendereya was the winner of the Fountain of Youth stakes and the Wood Memorial, two prestigious races that came just weeks prior to the Derby, putting the colt in position as the contender bearing the shortest odds. With her out of the field, this opens up the draw for a number of horses who offer much longer odds and better payouts. The following is a list of contenders that betsfreebets.com feels has a chance to run away with this first leg of the Triple Crown:

Lookin at Lucky

Bob Baffert trained forces are usually a good wager in any high-stakes race and this colt is no exception to the rule. A third-place finish in the Santa Anita Derby followed a win at the rebel stakes in mid-March, making this colt the new odds on favorite to win the Derby on Saturday. It is interesting to note that this horse is backed by a high-brow group of Hollywood producers and actors, giving this handsome colt a good amount of airtime, if nothing else.

Sidney's Candy

Trained by John Sadler, this horse was propelled up the rankings after wins at Santa Anita, San Vicente, San Felipe stakes, and the Santa Anita Derby.

Stately Victor

Although wildly inconsistent, this horse became one of the surprise contenders after registering on the radar with a win at the Blue Grass stakes, a grade one event that featured Stately Victor at odds of 40-1.

Awesome Act

Awesome Act could also serve as a solid selection at this year's Derby. This horse was trained primarily in England by Jeremy Noseda, making the trip across the pond to win at Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct and finishing a strong third at Wood Memorial.

Super Saver

If luck could strike again, it would most likely be in the form of last year's Derby jockey winner, Calvin Borel. He is currently the rider for Super Saver, a three-year-old who finished third in the Tampa Bay Derby and second in the Arkansas Derby. This filly has also been expertly trained by Todd Pletcher, a trainer known for having the gift of peaking his horses for the biggest stages.

The stage is set and the wagers are coming in. Don't miss out on the opportunity to get in on the once-in-a-lifetime action that this unique opportunity presents. Place your free bet at betsfreebets.com and take a chance at your biggest payday.

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