Orb might still function as Kentucky Derby beloved at post time Saturday, but it won't be at 7-2 odds, based on a veteran horse handicapper. Jordan Dempsey thinks the Kentucky Derby possibilities will alter Saturday and Verrazano can even leap-frog Orb as the favorite. Whatever happens, the present range can drive greater, he says. "I think both will be around 9-2 to 5-1, but no way is Orb 7-2," said the original voice of TurfnSport.com. He predicts Goldencents and his famous manager Rick Pitino could be the third bet option at 6-1. "I think Revolutionary could see some action from his 10-1 day range chances, apt to be around 8-1 or 9-1." But one horse that's attracted considerable betting activity isn't among Dempsey's top betting choices Saturday. Normandy Invasion was 9-1 as of mid-week, but where he was nosed out by Verrazano, much of the buzz around him stemmed from a close finish in the Wood Memorial. "The Wood was on the part, but his trainer is really liked by me Chad Brown," explained Dempsey, who has selected three of the past six Derby winners. "His reputation on the dam area is more speed focused, and that's one reason I left him off." The concept working against Normandy Invasion is that his lineage and breeding won't allow him the endurance to complete strong in the longer Derby, which can be 1 1/4 miles. Orb Brings Happy No. 16 13 is unlucky and if seven is lucky, what's 16? This indicates to be always a good-luck post placement for Kentucky Derby contenders and beloved Orb received that gate for Saturday's competition. Because 1995, four Derby winners have emerged from the 16 position. It's also turn into a trend that horses in the gates (16 through 20) perform well. Dog Kingdom's 2011 Derby upset managed to get three of yesteryear five Kentucky Derby contests where in actuality the champion started from No. 16 or outside.
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