King Russell is the last eligible horse to enter the 2023 Kentucky Derby field following a late scratch from Continuar (JPN). At 55-1, he opened as the longest shot in the field on the morning line odds – a number that will more likely grow than shorten ahead of post. Below, we’ll go over everything you need to know to bet King Russell in the Kentucky Derby.
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King Russell Kentucky Derby Profile
Record: 1-3-0 (6)
Owner: Brereton C. Jones and Naber Racing, LLC
Jockey: TBA
Trainer: Ron Moquett
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 40 (23rd)
Running Style: Closer
Last race: Placed in Arkansas Derby (G1)
Sire/Dam: Creative Cause/Believe You Will
Post position: 23
Morning line odds: 55-1
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King Russell Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/23 | Arkansas Derby (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 96 | 2nd |
| 2/25/23 | MSW | 1 1/16 miles | 85 | 1st |
| 1/28/23 | MSW | 1 1/16 miles | 87 | 2nd |
| 12/31/22 | MSW | 1 mile | 80 | 2nd |
| 10/20/22 | MSW | 1 1/16 miles | 66 | 10th |
| 9/22/22 | MSW | 7 furlongs | 77 | 5th |
The Word On King Russell
May 4: Entered Kentucky Derby field after Continuar scratched from competition.
May 5: “I think he’s improving and the fact there are some well-meant horses that finished behind us that day (in the Arkansas Derby). We’re moving forward at the right time. That’s what anybody wants for their horse to be happy and healthy, to be peaking at the right moment. Hopefully, we get a good trip and everything works out well.” -Trainer Ron Moquett
*Quotes courtesy of Churchill Downs Communications
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Kentucky Derby Odds 2023
Morning line odds are now available. Unlike fixed odds betting, odds for the Kentucky Derby will continue to move until post time, even if you place your bet today. Most odds movement occurs day-of and minutes prior to post.
| Post Position Number | Horse Name | Kentucky Derby Odds | Morning Line Odds | Closing Line Odds | Trainer | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hit Show | 25-1 | 30-1 | 24-1 | Brad Cox | Manny Franco |
| 2. | Verifying | 15-1 | 15-1 | 14-1 | Brad Cox | Tyler Gaffalione |
| 3. | Two Phil's | 8-1 | 12-1 | 9-1 | Larry Rivelli | Jareth Loveberry |
| 4. | Confidence Game | 17-1 | 20-1 | 21-1 | Keith Desormeaux | James Graham |
| 5. | Tapit Trice | 9-2 | 5-1 | 9-2 | Todd Pletcher | Luis Saez |
| 6. | Kingsbarns | 10-1 | 12-1 | 11-1 | Todd Pletcher | Jose Ortiz |
| 7. | Reincarnate | 13-1 | 50-1 | 14-1 | Tim Yakteen | John Velazquez |
| 8. | Mage | 17-1 | 15-1 | 15-1 | Gustavo Delgado | Javier Castellano |
| 9. | Skinner | SCR | SCR | SCR | John Shirreffs | Juan Hernandez |
| 10. | Practical Move | SCR | SCR | SCR | Tim Yakteen | Ramon Vazquez |
| 11. | Disarm | 24-1 | 30-1 | 27-1 | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario |
| 12. | Jace's Road | 31-1 | 50-1 | 33-1 | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux |
| 13. | Sun Thunder | 30-1 | 50-1 | 33-1 | Kenny McPeek | Brian Hernandez Jr. |
| 14. | Angel of Empire | 4-1 | 8-1 | 4-1 | Brad Cox | Flavien Prat |
| 15. | Forte | SCR | 3-1 | SCR | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. |
| 16. | Raise Cain | 31-1 | 50-1 | 33-1 | Ben Colebrook | Gerardo Corrales |
| 17. | Derma Sotogake | 8-1 | 10-1 | 7-1 | Hidetaka Otonashi | Christophe Lemaire |
| 18. | Rocket Can | 27-1 | 30-1 | 28-1 | Bill Mott | Junior Alvarado |
| 19. | Lord Miles | SCR | SCR | SCR | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Paco Lopez |
| 20. | Continuar | SCR | SCR | SCR | Yoshito Yahagi | Ryusei Sakai |
| 21. | Cyclone Mischief | 29-1 | 30-1 | 29-1 | Dale Romans | TBA |
| 22. | Mandarin Hero | 20-1 | 20-1 | 17-1 | Terunobu Fujita | Kazushi Kimura |
| 23. | King Russell | 31-1 | 50-1 | 32-1 | Ron Moquett | Rafael Bejarano |
