2023 Kentucky Derby Favorites: Forte, Tapit Trice & Angel of Empire Lead Most Likely Winners
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images. Pictured: Trainer Todd Pletcher of Kingsbarns, Forte and Tapit Trice
The 2023 Kentucky Derby starts at 6:57 p.m. ET (NBC) on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Interestingly, Kentucky Derby odds show one horse as the clear favorite to win tonight’s Triple Crown event, with four more horses holding odds shorter than 10-1.
So, if you’re curious as to which horses are expected to compete for the win, here’s the updated list of the five biggest Kentucky Derby favorites.
Kentucky Derby Favorites
*Odds via KentuckyDerby.com as of Saturday morning
Forte (4-1 Odds)
Forte has remained the Kentucky Derby favorite all week, though it’s noteworthy to point out that this price has actually slipped from 3-1 on Monday to 4-1 as of Saturday morning.
Tapit Trice (6-1)
While Forte’s odds have lengthened, Tapit Trice has tightened among Kentucky Derby favorites, moving from 8-1 to 6-1 over the past five days.
Angel of Empire (6-1)
Just like Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire has shortened from 8-1 to 6-1 this week.
Two Phil’s (8-1)
When it come to odds movement among the Kentucky Derby favorite specifically, this is easily the most interesting.
Two Phil’s was way down the odds board at 25-1 five short days ago, but, as you can see, that number has rocketed to 8-1 heading into Saturday night’s race.
Derma Sotogake (8-1)
Rounding out the five Kentucky Derby favorites is Derma Sotogake at 8-1 odds.
Kentucky Derby Odds
| Post | Horse | Odds (May 1) | Odds (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hit Show | 30-1 | 33-1 |
| 2 | Verifying | 16-1 | 19-1 |
| 3 | Two Phil’s | 25-1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | Confidence Game | 20-1 | 20-1 |
| 5 | Tapit Trice | 8-1 | 6-1 |
| 6 | Kingsbarns | 12-1 | 12-1 |
| 7 | Reincarnate | 30-1 | 15-1 |
| 8 | Mage | 16-1 | 20-1 |
| 9 | Skinner | 40-1 | scratch |
| 10 | Practical Move | 9-1 | scratch |
| 11 | Disarm | 50-1 | 27-1 |
| 12 | Jace’s Road | 50-1 | 39-1 |
| 13 | Sun Thunder | 40-1 | 37-1 |
| 14 | Angel of Empire | 8-1 | 6-1 |
| 15 | Forte | 3-1 | 4-1 |
| 16 | Raise Cain | 40-1 | 37-1 |
| 17 | Derma Sotogake | 10-1 | 8-1 |
| 18 | Rocket Can | 25-1 | 36-1 |
| 19 | Lord Miles | 40-1 | scratch |
| 20 | Continuar | 40-1 | scratch |
| 21 | Cyclone Mischief | 50-1 | 39-1 |
| 22 | Mandarin Hero | 40-1 | 26-1 |
| 23 | King Russell | 80-1 | 39-1 |
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