Here Are The Favorites To Win The Kentucky Derby

California Chrome is the big favorite. His odds are 5-to-2 as of Friday afternoon. He has won four races in a row, including the Santa Anita Derby, by a combined ~25 lengths.

No other horse has lower than 9-to-1 odds.

The Derby has produced some out-of-nowhere winners in recent years. Here are the full betting odds from Churchill Downs:

• California Chrome, 5/2
• Wicked Strong, 9/1
• Danza, 10/1
• Intense Holiday, 10/1
• Ride On Curlin, 13/1
• Wildcat Red, 14/1
• Dance With Fate, 16/1
• Samraat, 16/1
• Medal Count, 16/1
• Candy Boy, 16/1
• Uncle Sigh, 21/1
• Vicar's In Trouble, 22/1
• Commanding Curve, 23/1
• We Miss Artie, 25/1
• Chitu, 26/1
• General a Rod, 27/1
• Tapiture, 29/1
• Harry's Holiday, 41/1
• Vinceremos, 42/1