Simplification is an experienced horse that currently stands ninth in the 2022 Kentucky Derby standings with 74 points. He secured enough points to qualify for the Run For The Roses come May 7. Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know about betting Simplification in the upcoming Derby.
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Simplification Kentucky Derby Profile
Record: 3-1-2 (7)
Owner: Tami Dellatore-Bobo
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: Antonio Sano
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 74 (ninth)
Running Style: Frontrunner
Last race: Showed in the Florida Derby (G1)
Sire/Dam: Not This Time/Simply Confection
Simplification Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Beyer Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/22 | Kentucky Derby | 1 1/4 miles | 96 | 4th |
| 4/2/22 | Florida Derby (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 92 | 3rd |
| 3/5/22 | Fountain of Youth (G2) | 1 1/16 miles | 96 | 1st |
| 2/5/22 | Holy Bull (G3) | 1 1/16 miles | 91 | 2nd |
| 1/1/22 | Mucho Macho Man | 1 mile | 90 | 1st |
| 11/13/21 | AlwOC | 6 furlongs | 59 | 3rd |
| 10/23/21 | MSW | 6 furlongs | 92 | 1st |
| 10/1/21 | MSW | 5 1/2 furlongs | 68 | 5th |
The Word On Simplification
Simplification will make his first track appearance Monday after arriving to Churchill Downs on Sunday. Trainer Antonio Sano arrived to Louisville on Sunday as well.
Betting insight from Dave Bontempo
Simplification has appeared in three high-profile efforts lately against other horses expected to be in the Derby field. He blew the start of the Holy Bull (G3) but rallied back to take second behind White Abarrio. In the Fountain of Youth, he also had a rough start, but captured the victory swinging wide. That race should give him enough points to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
Simplification took an early lead and led the charge for most of the prestigious Florida Derby, but was run down by White Abarrio and Charge It to finish third.
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Kentucky Derby Odds 2022
Any bets made on the TVG app will see odds shift based on how much is wagered on each horse until the starting gates open.
| Post | Horse | Latest odds (6:30 p.m. ET | Morning Line Odds | Trainer | Jockey | W-P-S (Races) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Donegal | 9-1 | 10-1 | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 3-0-2 (5) |
| 2 | Happy Jack | 20-1 | 30-1 | Doug O'Neill | Rafael Bejarano | 0-0-2 (3) |
| 3 | Epicenter | 5-1 | 7-2 | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario | 4-1-0 (6) |
| 4 | Summer Is Tomorrow | 33-1 | 30-1 | Bhupat Seemar | Mickael Barzalona | 2-3-0 (7) |
| 5 | Smile Happy | 14-1 | 20-1 | Kenny McPeek | Corey Lanerie | 2-2-0 (4) |
| 6 | Messier (CAN) | 6-1 | 8-1 | Tim Yakteen* | John Velazquez | 3-3-0 (6) |
| 7 | Crown Pride (JPN) | 17-1 | 20-1 | Koichi Shintani | Christophe Lemaire | 3-0-0 (4) |
| 8 | Charge It | 15-1 | 20-1 | Todd Pletcher | Luis Saez | 1-2-0 (3) |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | 27-1 | 30-1 | Kenny McPeek | Brian Hernandez Jr. | 5-1-0 (8) |
| 10 | Zandon | 6-1 | 3-1 | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | 2-1-1 (4) |
| 11 | Pioneer of Medina | 53-1 | 30-1 | Todd Pletcher | Joe Bravo | 2-1-2 (6) |
| 12 | Taiba | 5-1 | 12-1 | Tim Yakteen* | Mike Smith | 2-0-0 (2) |
| 13 | Simplification | 35-1 | 20-1 | Antionio Sano | Jose Ortiz | 3-1-2 (7) |
| 14 | Barber Road | 54-1 | 30-1 | John Ortiz | Rey Gutierrez | 2-4-1 (8) |
| 15 | White Abarrio | 14-1 | 10-1 | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Tyler Gaffalione | 4-0-1 (5) |
| 16 | Cyberknife | 15-1 | 20-1 | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 3-2-0 (6) |
| 17 | Classic Causway | 75-1 | 30-1 | Brian Lynch | Julien Leparoux | 3-1-1 (6) |
| 18 | Tawny Port | 74-1 | 30-1 | Brad Cox | Ricardo Santana Jr. | 3-1-0 (5) |
| 19 | Zozos | 43-1 | 20-1 | Brad Cox | Manny Franco | 2-1-0 (3) |
| 21 | Rich Strike | 80-1 | 30-1 | Eric Reed | Sonny Leon | 1-0-3 (7) |
