So now, Who is the Favorite for the Derby?

[f2tornado]

Originally Posted by classhandicapper

I'm not sure why Rock Your World isn't being considered as a close 2nd choice in the betting. Essential Quality was the 2yo champion that remains undefeated. So he'll get more reputation money. But Rock Your World will be faster coming in on some figures, beat Medina Spirit soundly, and was pretty hyped going into the SA Derby before jumping up like he did.

I could see it. EQ was a bit of an overlay in the last few future pools. Rock seems to be getting the most hype at the moment. Known Agenda a bit forgotten. Perhaps KA is one that floats up a little. There's usually some wise guy horse taking far more money than expected too (My Boy Jack, anyone?).

[Dream_Police]

Medina Spirit is at best a 1 1/16 horse so RYW is, in my, opinion a sheep in wolves clothing. He beat a SMALL questionable field and will take a lot of money off that result. You can bet him but he won't be getting my money on May 1st.
Essential Quality will be the favorite at 4-1
Rock Your World,Known Agenda and Highly motivated will all be in the 6-1 to 8-1 range with Super Stock and HRC at around 12-1.


I have always heard that the Champ is the champ until somebody beats him, so as of now EQ is the Boss.

[cj]

Originally Posted by jay68802

Been a while since there was no clear cut favorite. Getting interesting.

Essential Quality is going to be the clear cut favorite.