Nyquist at 2-1 in early Kentucky Derby betting

Morning-line favorite Nyquist maintained his position as the lowest-priced horse in the Kentucky Derby field, with early wagers floating him down from his program odds of 3-1 to 2-1 after the Kentucky Oaks on Friday.

Gotham Stakes winner Shagaf saw the most dramatic change in his odds, rising from 20-1 on the morning line set by Churchill’s Mike Battaglia to 74-1, making him the longest price on the board.

A total of $862,829 had been wagered into the Kentucky Derby win pool through 7:34 p.m. Eastern.

The list of early odds as of Friday evening are:
1. Trojan Nation, 43-1
2. Suddenbreakingnews, 25-1
3. Creator, 16-1
4. Mo Tom, 18-1
5. Gun Runner, 9-1
6. My Man Sam, 18-1
7. Oscar Nominated, 38-1
8. Lani, 27-1
9. Destin, 19-1
10. Whitmore, 34-1
11. Exaggerator, 5-1
12. Tom’s Ready, 41-1
13. Nyquist, 2-1
14. Mohaymen, 11-1
15. Outwork, 27-1
16. Shagaf, 74-1
17. Mor Spirit, 12-1
18. Majesto, 66-1
19. Brody’s Cause, 22-1
20. Danzing Candy, 30-1