The current odds maker for the Kentucky Oaks is Mike Battaglia, who has held the position of Churchill Downs odds maker since the mid-1970s.
The 2022 Kentucky Oaks Morning Line Odds.
| POST | HORSE | ODDS |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Goddess of Fire | 15-1 |
| 6 | Yuugiri | 30-1 |
| 7 | Echo Zulu | 4-1 |
| 8 | Venti Valentine | 20-1 |
What are the odds for the Kentucky Oaks 2022?
The 148th Kentucky Oaks kicks off at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6. This 1.25-million-dollar purse Grade I event for three-year-old fillies (female horses) is as old as the Kentucky Derby itself.
2022 Kentucky Oaks Odds.
| Kentucky Oaks Horses | Current Odds |
|---|---|
| Nest | 5-2 |
| Nostalgic | 15-1 |
| Secret Oath | 6-1 |
| Shahama | 15-1 |
What horses are running in the 2022 Kentucky Oaks?
2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
- Secret Oath (6-1 morning-line odds) Jockey: Luis Saez.
- Nostalgic (15-1) Jockey: Jose Ortiz.
- Hidden Connection (20-1) Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez.
- Nest (5-2) Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Goddess of Fire (15-1)
- Yuugiri (30-1)
- Echo Zulu (4-1)
- Venti Valentine (20-1)
What horse has the best odds in the Kentucky Derby?
For the latest Live Kentucky Derby Odds on all of the eligible runners for the Kentucky Derby, check out TwinSpires.
- 1) Mo Donegal 8-1.
- 2) Happy Jack 21-1.
- 3) Epicenter 5-1.
- 4) Summer Is Tomorrow 33-1.
- 5) Smile Happy 14-1.
- 6) Messier 6-1.
- 7) Crown Pride (JPN) 18-1.
- 8) Charge It 13-1.
Who is predicted to win the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Taiba is one of the top 2022 Kentucky Derby favorites at 5-1 in the 2022 Kentucky Derby odds, along with Epicenter. Churchill Downs will host the 148th Kentucky Derby with a post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET.
How many horses ran in the Oaks 2022?
Of the 14 fillies in the Oaks field, six have raced on an “off” track, which means the track was not considered fast at post time. Of those six, four have won their races on an off track: Echo Zulu. Nest.
What number is Secret Oath in the Kentucky Oaks?
148th
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Secret Oath has won the 148th Run for the Lilies. The horse was trained by D. Wayne Lukas, owned by Briland Farm and ridden by jockey Luis Saez.
What filly won the Kentucky Oaks?
A Full List of Kentucky Oaks Winners
| YEAR | HORSE | DISTANCE (MILES) / TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Monomoy Girl | 1 1⁄8 / 1:49.13 |
| 2017 | Abel Tasman | 1 1⁄8 / 1:51.62 |
| 2016 | Cathryn Sophia | 1 1⁄8 / 1:50.53 |
| 2015 | Lovely Maria | 1 1⁄8 / 1:50.45 |
What is the fastest horse in Kentucky?
1. Secretariat, 1973, Time: 1:59.40. Coming in with the fastest Kentucky Derby time ever, Secretariat went on to win in 1973 with a record-breaking time of 1:59.40. He is the only horse in the top ten Kentucky Derby fastest times to have won the Triple Crown.
How does a horse qualify for the Kentucky Oaks?
To be eligible to run in the Kentucky Oaks, a filly must earn sufficient points via the Road to the Kentucky Oaks and the owner must pay certain fees: specifically, a nomination fee, an entry fee and a starter fee.
What position wins most in Kentucky Derby?
post No. 5
The post position with the most Kentucky Derby winners since 1930 is post No. 5 with 10 winners. It’s the only post position with double-digit race winners since 1930.
What horses should I bet on for the Kentucky Derby?
Vance Hanson is a contributing writer and editor for BRISnet.com, TwinSpires.com and KentuckyDerby.com with over 20 years of Thoroughbred racing experience.
Vance Hanson
- Mo Donegal.
- Zandon.
- Epicenter.
- Charge It.
- Taiba.
- Pioneer of Medina.
- White Abarrio.
- Smile Happy.
What is the least expensive horse to win the Kentucky Derby?
That would be $1,200 for Canonero II, who won the Derby in 1971.
Who is the best horse in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Zozos (20-1)
Trainer Brad Cox has three horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby field, but none have a betting line better than 20-1. The best horse among the trio may be Zozos, who won each of his first three career races before finishing second to Epicenter in March’s Louisiana Derby.
Who won Oaks 2022 Kentucky Derby?
Secret Oath
Briland Farm’s homebred Secret Oath made a five-wide sweeping move on the far turn and then collared Echo Zulu at the three-sixteenths pole en route to a 2-length victory over favored Nest in the 148th running of the $1,250,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks (GI) for 3-year-old fillies Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs
Who is the underdog in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Rich Strike
In a truly shocking upset, Rich Strike is the winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike closed at 80-1 odds, the longest odds among all 20 horses. This is the first Kentucky Derby win for the trainer Eric Reed and jockey Sonny Leon. This is the second-biggest upset in the Kentucky Derby’s 148-year history.
Can a colt run in the Oaks?
The criteria for the Oaks is that only fillies — a female horse — aged three years old can run.
How much does the jockey get for winning the Kentucky Oaks?
The jockey that successfully crosses the finish line first in the Run for the Roses will obtain 10% of the winner’s purse. Thus, a $1.86 million payout to the winning horse equates to a $186,000 share for the rider.
Is the Kentucky Oaks a big race?
Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is the second highest attended horse race in the United States – following the Triple Crown of racing; the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
Do you have to wear pink to Kentucky Oaks?
If you are planning to attend the Kentucky Oaks, we encourage you to wear any color as long as it is PINK — from hats to handkerchiefs, suits to sundresses, sunglasses to stilettos! Churchill Downs invites you to THINK PINK when planning your attire for Kentucky…
What is the dress code for Kentucky Oaks?
Oaks Day Fashion
Fashion is a key element of Oaks Day. It’s a day to get dressed in your finest, frilliest, most feminine attire and have a great time with the girls! The HAT is the most traditional and important accessory on Oaks Day (headbands and fascinators are perfectly acceptable, too).