Florida Derby Payout Odds

Written by :

Don Shapiro

Published on :

1 April, 2023

One of the most important Kentucky Derby prep races, the Florida Derby, goes off Saturday April 1. Forte is the odds-on favorite to win.

How Many Florida Derby Winners Have Gone on to Win the Kentucky Derby?

When you make your Kentucky Derby bets this year, consider the ultimate winner of this race.

The Florida Derby winner has gone on to be victorious in a sick two dozen Kentucky Derby races between the years 1953 and 2017. It is a record that remains unequaled by any other Kentucky Derby prep race.

A Bit About the Florida Derby

Distance   1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs)
Surface   Dirt
Track   Left-handed
Qualification   Three-year-olds
Weight   122 lbs (55.3 kg)
Purse   $1,000,000[1]

Forte the Odds-on Favorite

Forte is listed as the 4-5 favorite but would likely be at even shorter odds if not for having to overcome the outside post.

“It’s a tremendous disadvantage statistically and a shame post can play such a significant factor in such an important race,” the colt’s Hall of Fame trainer, Todd Pletcher, told the Daily Racing Form.

Forte is also the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby.

Odds to Win the Florida Derby (Afternoon)

Rot    To Win The 2023 Florida Derby    Moneyline
1    Jungfrau        +4000
2    West Coast Cowboy        +3500
3    Shaq Diesel        +9000
4    Mage        +700
5    Mr. Peeks        +3500
6    Nautical Star        +3000
7    Il Miracolo        +8000
8    Mr. Ripple        +2800
9    Cyclone Mischief        +1100
10    Fort Bragg        +550
11    Forte        -175
12    Dubyuhnell        +900

Odds to Win the 2023 Florida Derby (Morning)

2023 Florida Derby odds
Prg #   Horse   Odds
1   Jungfrau   20-1
2   West Coast Cowboy   20-1
3   Shaq Diesel   30-1
4   Mage   10-1
5   Mr. Peeks   30-1
6   Nautical Star   30-1
7   Il Miracolo   30-1
8   Mr. Ripple   30-1
9   Cyclone Mischief   8-1
10   Fort Bragg   5-1
11   Forte   4-5
12   Dubyuhnell   6-1

Early Odds to Win the 2023 Kentucky Derby

Rot    To Win The 2023 Kentucky Derby    Moneyline
2    Forte        +270
6    National Treasure        +3500
13    Blazing Sevens        +3300
16    Instant Coffee        +1600
19    Verifying        +3200
31    Practical Move        +1000
34    Tapit Trice        +750
41    Victory Formation        +6000
45    Reincarnate        +2500
46    Kingsbarns        +1300
49    Rocket Can        +3300
50    Geaux Rocket Ride        +2600
51    Hit Show        +2800
53    Angel of Empire        +3300
54    Confidence Game        +3000
55    Red Route One        +2500
57    Raise Cain        +4000
58    Skinner        +4000
61    Classic Car Wash        +8000
63    Sun Thunder        +6500
64    Arctic Arrogance        +9500
65    Derma Sotagake        +2300
66    Major Dude        +4000
67    Mage        +5000
68    Scoobie Quando        +6300