Verifying is a highly capable, yet slightly inconsistent contestant in the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Twice did the colt post a 100 Beyer speed figure (BSF), a strong indicator of performance at the Derby. The last time out, he was nudged out by fellow Derby participant Tapit Trice in the Blue Grass Stakes. Verifying projects to be a longshot, sitting around 35-1 at sportsbooks that offer futures odds on the Run for the Roses. Below, we’ll look at everything you need to know to bet the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Verifying Kentucky Derby Profile
Record: 2-2-0 (6)
Owner: Multiple owners
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Color: Bay
Kentucky Derby points (standing): 54 (13th)
Running Style: Frontrunner
Last race: Placed in Blue Grass Stakes (G1)
Sire/Dam: Justify/Diva Delite
Post position: 2
Morning line odds: 15-1
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Verifying Past Performances
| Date | Race | Length | Brisnet Speed Figure | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/23 | Blue Grass Stakes (G1) | 1 1/8 miles | 102 | 2nd |
| 2/25/23 | Rebel Stakes (G2) | 1 1/16 miles | 89 | 4th |
| 1/14/23 | Alwoc | 1 mile | 95 | 1st |
| 11/4/22 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile | 1 1/16 miles | 86 | 6th |
| 10/1/22 | Champagne S. | 1 mile | 82 | 2nd |
| 8/27/22 | MSW | 6 furlongs | 97 | 1st |
The Word On Verifying
April 29: “Trainer Brad Cox also had four workers: Angel of Empire (five furlongs 1:01.40) and Jace’s Road (1:01.20) in company together and Hit Show (:59.60) and Verifying (:59.40) in separate company.” It was their final workout before the Derby on Saturday.
May 1: Draws Gate 2 and opens with 15-1 morning line odds.
May 5: “…had routine 1 ½-mile gallops, including Verifying, who had gotten loose after dumping his exercise rider Thursday.
‘Everybody’s good,’ trainer Brad Cox said.”
*Quotes courtesy of Churchill Downs Communications
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Kentucky Derby Odds 2023
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| 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 |
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