The final Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool closed at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday with undefeated Big Brown favored at 3-to-1. The Boundary colt cemented a spot in the field for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) with a convincing win in the Florida Derby (G1) on March 29.
Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Pyro was the 5-to-1 second choice with Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner Colonel John checking in at 6-to-1.
Churchill Downs reported $1,056,520 in combined total handle for the three Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools, the smallest total since $676,233 was wagered in the inaugural year of the wager. Handle for the final pool was $291,835, which was the least amount wagered in the third pool since 2003.
Eight Belles, winner of the Fantasy (G2) and Honeybee (G3) Stakes at Oaklawn Park, was the 5-to-1 favorite in the final pool of the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager. Grade 2 winner Proud Spell was the second choice at 6-to-1, followed by Country Star (7-to-1), Pure Clan (8-to-1), and Bsharpsonata (8-to-1).
2008 KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL 3
| Horse |
Morning-line odds |
Final odds |
| Adriano* |
20-to-1 |
38-to-1 |
| Atoned* |
30-to-1 |
59-to-1 |
| Big Brown* |
3-to-1 |
3-to-1 |
| Big Truck* |
20-to-1 |
32-to-1 |
| Blackberry Road |
50-to-1 |
46-to-1 |
| Bob Black Jack |
30-to-1 |
42-to-1 |
| Colonel John |
12-to-1 |
6-to-1 |
| Cool Coal Man |
15-to-1 |
20-to-1 |
| Court Vision |
20-to-1 |
19-to-1 |
| Denis of Cork |
15-to-1 |
26-to-1 |
| El Gato Malo |
12-to-1 |
21-to-1 |
| Gayego |
30-to-1 |
57-to-1 |
| Liberty Bull* |
50-to-1 |
74-to-1 |
| My Pal Charlie* |
50-to-1 |
73-to-1 |
| Pyro |
4-to-1 |
5-to-1 |
| Salute the Sarge* |
50-to-1 |
95-to-1 |
| Smooth Air |
50-to-1 |
30-to-1 |
| Tale of Ekati |
30-to-1 |
18-to-1 |
| Tomcito* |
30-to-1 |
32-to-1 |
| Visionaire |
20-to-1 |
19-to-1 |
| War Pass |
6-to-1 |
14-to-1 |
| Yankee Bravo |
30-to-1 |
61-to-1 |
| Z Fortune |
50-to-1 |
54-to-1 |
| Mutuel Field |
15-to-1 |
14-to-1 |
* New wagering interest in Pool 3
Morning-line odds by Mike Battaglia
Wagering Pool 3 - $291,835
Total wagering Kentucky Derby Future Wager - $1,056,520
2008 KENTUCKY OAKS FUTURE WAGER POOL 3
| Horse |
Morning-line odds |
Final odds |
| A to the Croft |
30-to-1 |
37-to-1 |
| Absolutely Cindy |
15-to-1 |
33-to-1 |
| African Violet* |
30-to-1 |
47-to-1 |
| Ariege* |
15-to-1 |
21-to-1 |
| Armonk* |
20-to-1 |
80-to-1 |
| Awesome Chic* |
20-to-1 |
26-to-1 |
| Bsharpsonata |
12-to-1 |
8-to-1 |
| Country Star |
5-to-1 |
7-to-1 |
| Eight Belles |
8-to-1 |
5-to-1 |
| Elusive Lady* |
20-to-1 |
78-to-1 |
| French Kiss* |
50-to-1 |
78-to-1 |
| Gentle Audrey* |
30-to-1 |
125-to-1 |
| Golden Doc A |
15-to-1 |
15-to-1 |
| Grace and Power |
30-to-1 |
59-to-1 |
| Highest Class |
30-to-1 |
33-to-1 |
| Kadira |
50-to-1 |
138-to-1 |
| Little Belle* |
30-to-1 |
11-to-1 |
| My Baby Baby |
50-to-1 |
84-to-1 |
| Proud Spell |
4-to-1 |
6-to-1 |
| Pure Clan |
8-to-1 |
8-to-1 |
| Robbie's Gal* |
50-to-1 |
67-to-1 |
| She's All Eltish |
30-to-1 |
12-to-1 |
| Valentine Fever* |
50-to-1 |
187-to-1 |
| Mutuel Field |
15-to-1 |
11-to-1 |
* New wagering interest in Pool 3
Morning-line-odds by Mike Battaglia
Wagering Pool - $47,116
Total wagering Kentucky Oaks Future Wager - $174,838