Union Rags Kentucky Derby Odds Back Up To +450 Saturday Afternoon

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After holding steadfast at 4/1 all week, Union Rags odds had moved to +450 at WagerWeb by Noon Eastern Standard Time Saturday for a payout potential of $45 on every $10 bet.

A handful of online racebooks had moved Union Rags to +450 both Wednesday and Thursday as well as early morning Friday. 

Union Rags is viewed as a horse that can run well under the current track conditions (which are slop), however, there are some lingering concerns as to whether he can take the heat. 

Trainer Michael Matz understands the comparisons between Union Rags and Derby legend Barbaro.

“They’re both big, good-looking, fast and athletic,” Matz said. “(Union Rags) still has to live up to what Barbaro did.”

Bodemeister was now the favourite at 4/1. 

Undefeated Gemologist, meanwhile, had moved up to 7/1 odds, the best price we have seen yet. 

 

2012 Kentucky Derby. Odds to Win

1

Bodemeister   

    +400   

 Bet Now

       

2

Union Rags   

    +450   

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3

Creative Cause   

    +1200   

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4

Gemologist   

    +700   

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5

Dullahan   

    +750   

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6

Hansen   

    +1000   

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7

I'll Have Another   

    +1200   

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8

Alpha   

    +1400   

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9

Take Charge Indy   

    +1400   

 Bet Now

       

10

El Padrino   

    +2000   

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11

Daddy Long Legs   

    +1800   

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12

Daddy Nose Best   

    +1400   

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14

Went the Day Well   

    +2000   

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15

Done Talking   

    +3300   

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16

Liaison   

    +4000   

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18

Prospective   

    +4000   

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19

Rousing Sermon   

    +5000   

 Bet Now

       

20

Sabercat   

    +3300   

 Bet Now

 

- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com

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