The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend at Churchill Downs. Two Todd Pletcher-trained colts are the favorites. Forte drew the No. 15 post at 3-1 odds on Monday for the $3 million premier race for 3- year-olds. He brings in a five-race winning streak and has won six of seven starts including last month’s Florida Derby. Stablemate Tapit Trice is the 5-1 second choice after drawing the No. 5 post on Monday.
Wet Paint will lead Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks from the No. 7 post at 5-2 odds.