Kentucky Derby: Brother Derek, Lawyer Ron the horses to beat

Betting on the 2006 Kentucky Derby?

PlayersOnly.com (See Web Site Here) has posted early odds on the 2006 Kentucky Derby with two horses, Brother Derek and Lawyer Ron, both listed at 3 to 1 odds.  You might recall last year's Kentucky Derby winner was a huge underdog that paid out some pretty substantial money.  Will the same happen this year?  Most odds have been posted below.

Brother Derek is owned by Cecil Peacock. He is trained by Dan Hendricks. In all of his lifetime starts he has been ridden by Alex Solis. Brother Derek was bred in California by Mary H. Caldwell.

Lawyer Ron is owned by The Estate of James T. Hines, Junior. He is trained by Bob Holthus and is ridden by John McKee. He was bred in Kentucky by the late James T. Hines, Junior.

Rich Bozich of the Louisville Courier-Journal writes in regard to Brother Derek:

Brother Derek is the colt that Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia said looks like his 5-2 morning-line Derby favorite today.

Brother Derek is the colt who has run over, around, through and past the competition in California -- and California has been the Southeastern Conference of 3-year-old racing this year.

And, with Dan Hendricks bravely training Brother Derek from a wheelchair, the colt is certain to get every feel-good-story $2 bet on May 6.

Lawyer Ron broke to the lead at the start of the backstretch Saturday and never looked back, winning the $1 million Arkansas Derby at Hot Springs, Ark., for his sixth straight victory.

Trainer Bob Holthus' chestnut colt is 7 for 7 on dirt – and remains one of the favorites to win three weeks from now at the Kentucky Derby.

The last two Arkansas Derby winners – Smarty Jones in 2004 and Afleet Alex last year – each went on to win two legs of the Triple Crown.

The Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday May 6 and is unmistakenly one of Sports911.com's most sought after betting events of the year. 

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ALL ODDS FROM PLAYERSONLY.COM POSTED BELOW:

2006 Kentucky Derby - Odds to Win (All Bets Action)
05-06-06 6:00 PM


AP Warrior 12-1

Barbaro 8-1

Bluegrass Cat 12-1

Bob and John 8-1

Brother Derek 3-1

Cause to Believe 20-1

Discreet Cat off

First Samurai off

Flashy Bull 75-1

Lawyer Ron 3-1

Music From Heaven 150-1

My Golden Song off

Point Determined 12-1

Private Vow 50-1

Red Raymond 75-1

Refinery off

Strong Contender 40-1

Sunriver 40-1

Deputy Glitters 50-1

Keyed Entry 30-1

Sweetnorthernsaint 6-1

Sacred Light 30-1

Jazil 18-1

Sharp Humor 30-1

Steppenwolfer 30-1

Sinister Minister 20-1

Mister Triester 125-1

Showing Up 25-1

Like Now 50-1

Greeleys Legacy 125-1

With a City 75-1

Sams Ace 200-1

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Originally published April 20, 2006 12:22 am EST