2008 Kentucky Derby Top Contenders

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Before you eat your bowl of burgoo, mix your mint juleps and listen to the Louisville marching band pump out “My Old Kentucky Home,” remember to pick your Kentucky Derby winner at Bodog Sportsbook. Like any sport, before you can play the game you need to know the players.

Running For The Roses
So, here in no particular order (because we don’t want to promote favoritism for any horse no matter who your grandsire was…Yeah we’re talking about you, Adriano), a look at some of the popular choices to win the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown. Get ready for the most entertaining two minutes in sports…

Kentucky Derby Contenders

Cowboy Cal
Record: 6-3-2-0
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Cowboy Cal has had a strong start to this year, finishing first in the Tropical Park Derby, second in the Hallandale Beach Stakes and second at the Toyota Blue Grass. Cowboy Cal has a pedigree known for dirt and stamina influences and should be well suited to handle the testing of the Kentucky Derby.

Adriano
Record: 7-3-1-0
Trainer: Graham Motion
Adriano has looked in good form as of late, with a first place showing in the Lane’s End Stakes at Turfway Park. Sired by two-time leading sire A.P. Indy, Adriano is among the heavy favorites to compete for the Triple Crown.

Tomcito
Record: 6-4-1-1
Trainer: Dante Zanelli
Finishing third in the Florida Derby, this intriguing 3-year-old will have a shot as the field is wide open.

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