LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, (Reuters) – Louisiana Derby winner Friesan Fire was the new on-track favourite for today’s $2.2 million Kentucky Derby, supplanting morning line front-runner I Want Revenge.
Friesan Fire, a Kentucky-bred son of A.P. Indy, moved to 9-2 yesterday after opening at 5-1, while Wood Memorial winner I Want Revenge fell to third in wagering at 6-1.
General Quarters, trained by Louisville-based Tom McCarthy, jumped to second in wagering at 5-1 after opening at 20-1.
Dunkirk and Pioneer of the Nile both opened at 4-1 for the 20-horse affair at Churchill Downs but fell to 8-1 and 9-1 respectively.
Atomic Rain was the long shot at 68-1.
