Field set for Kentucky Derby Future Wagering

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02/05/2008 - Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Breeders' Cup Juvenile champ War Pass is one of three horses listed at 12-1 in the morning-line for the first Kentucky Derby Future Wager this year. There are 23 thoroughbreds listed for betting along with a 24th spot covering all other three-year-olds.

The first Future Wager of 2008 will begin Thursday, February 7 at noon (et) and continue through Sunday, February 10 until 6 p.m. (et). The second pool will be March 6-9 and the final pool is scheduled for April 3-6.

The mutuel pool is the 5-2 favorite as set by handicapper Mike Battaglia. Joining War Pass at 12-1 are Breeders' Cup Juvenile runner-up Pyro and highly regarded Court Vision. Pyro is entered to run in this Saturday's Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds.

Here is the complete field for the Future Wager:

1 Anak Nakal 20-1

2 Blackberry Road 20-1

3 Bob Black Jack 50-1

4 Colonel John 30-1

5 Court Vision 12-1

6 Cowboy Cal 20-1

7 Crown of Thorns 20-1

8 Denis of Cork 30-1

9 El Gato Malo 15-1

10 Etched 15-1

11 Georgie Boy 20-1

12 Giant Moon 20-1

13 Into Mischief 20-1

14 Majestic Warrior 15-1

15 Monba 30-1

16 Pyro 12-1

17 Signature Move 50-1

18 Smooth Air 20-1

19 Tale of Ekati 20-1

20 War Pass 12-1

21 Yankee Bravo 20-1

22 Z Fortune 20-1

23 Z Humor 15-1

24 Mutuel Field (All Others) 5-2

The 134th Kentucky Derby will be run on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs.

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Just like Day 1 of the “Sweet 16”, Friday’s games are chock full of some of the nation’s elite.  Unlike Thursday’s games, there is a little bit more of a “Cinderella” feel as #7 seed UNLV and #6 seed Vanderbilt will attempt to move on to the Elite Eight.  With powerhouses Florida, UNC and Georgetown looking to continue their momentum against lesser known teams, it isn’t surprising that once again the “betting public” is backing most of the favorites.  As the early coin rolls in, 56% of Sportsbook.com bettors prefer Georgetown (-7.5) as they take on Vanderbilt; 84% of the early money is backing Oregon (-3) as they square off against UNLV; and a slight majority (52%) of the early cash is on Florida (-10.5) against Butler as the Gators continue their quest for another National Title. The only favorite the public don’t seem confident in is UNC, as 59% of the cash is backing the underdog Trojans (+8).

Midwest

#1 Florida vs. #5 Butler

The defending National Champs have been on a mission since last April.  Joakim Noah and Al Horford turned down millions of dollars for one reason, to REPEAT.  After a late season hiccup which saw them lose three out of four, the Gators have won six straight by an average of 20.3 points. More importantly, they covered in five of those six games.  Behind their stymie defense that yields only 56.9 PPG, Butler has been a very pleasant surprise this season.  As their 20-11 ATS record will indicate, “surprise teams” like Butler are often good bets for gamblers.  Playing in an average conference, Butler wasn’t and underdog too often but when they were, they covered (6-0 ATS).  Butler’s defense will have its hands full against a Gators offense which averages 80.1 PPG on an amazing 52.9% shooting from the field.  With Florida’s tournament experience over the last few years, it isn’t surprising that they are 5-1 ATS this season, 20-4 ATS over the last three seasons and 38-20 since 1997 in tournament action.

#3 Oregon vs. #7 UNLV

As a #7 seed, UNLV is the closest thing to a “Cinderella” we have this year.  If you bet on UNLV this season with any regularity, you most likely cashed in. Behind their guard oriented attack, the Rebels are an impressive 20-11 ATS this season.  As an underdog they covered in 8 out of their ten games which isn’t surprising since they are 52-30 ATS as a ‘dog since 1997. The Rebels have been a consistent cover during the month of March as well.  This March they are 6-0 ATS, 11-3 ATS over the last three seasons and 24-11 since 1997. Their impressive ATS trends don’t end there; versus teams with a winning record they are 15-6 ATS this season and 41-21 over the last three seasons.  Although Oregon hasn’t been as generous to gamblers as UNLV this season, they have been covering consistently as of late.  There is no question that they are playing their best ball of the season having won their last 8 straight up (SU) by an average of 14.5 points. Not surprising they covered in 7 of those games.  It is interesting to note how similar these teams are in regards to scoring and scoring defense. UNLV averages 75 PPG while giving up 66.5 PPG and Oregon scores 75.8 PPG while yielding 65.5 PPG.

East

#6 Vanderbilt vs. #2 Georgetown

“Hoya Paranoia” is officially back! After a decent start, Georgetown has rolled through the second half of the season.  Over their last 18 games, they are 17-1 SU.  They have definitely improved ATS as the season has progressed as well. After opening the season 1-4-1 ATS, the Hoyas have covered 78.3% of their games.  With their great interior play of Jeff Green and Roy Hibbert, the Hoyas as a team shoot 50.5% from the field.  Like the Georgetown teams from years ago, they also excel on defense.  Hoya opponents averaged only 56.8 PPG on 38.2% shooting from the field and an extremely low 30.4% from beyond the arc.  The last stat could be of some concern to Vanderbilt considering they shoot 37.7% from long-range.  Ranking second to last in the SEC in rebounding margin, Vanderbilt will have its work cut out for them against the Hoya trees. As far as covering is concerned, Vanderbilt has been almost a “sure thing” (7-1 ATS) versus good defensive teams that allow less than 64 PPG.

#1 UNC vs. # 5 USC

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