Renegade, Further Ado Favored in Early Derby Wagering
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Key Points:
- Renegade is the morning-line favorite for the 152nd Kentucky Derby with early win odds of 5-1, slightly favored over So Happy at 6-1 and tied with Further Ado and Commandment at 7-1.
- In the Oaks-Derby Double wagering, Further Ado leads as the favorite with a payout of $32.30 for a $1 bet, while Renegade is the fifth choice at $43.47.
- Several horses have been scratched from the May 2 card at Churchill Downs, including Right to Party, Silent Tactic, Fulleffort, and Corona de Oro, affecting races 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, and 12.
- The wagering payouts for the Oaks-Derby Double vary significantly, with long shots like Ocelli and Robusta paying over $1,200 for a $1 bet, reflecting the high-risk, high-reward nature of the bets.
