Kentucky Derby revised morning-line odds

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With the defection of Hoppertunity as the 6-1 second choice on the morning line for the 140th Kentucky Derby, the morning line has been revised and reissued by Churchill Downs following the colt’s untimely defection.

Churchill linemaker Mike Battaglia has maintained California Chrome as the 5-2 favorite and now lists Wicked Strong as the 6-1 second choice, down from an original 8-1. Several other starters have been adjusted slightly downward as well.

Revised Kentucky Derby morning line:
1. Vicar’s In Trouble, 20-1
2. Harry’s Holiday, 50-1
3. Uncle Sigh, 30-1
4. Danza, 8-1
5. California Chrome, 5-2
6. Samraat, 15-1
7. We Miss Artie, 50-1
8. General a Rod, 15-1
9. Vinceremos, 30-1
10. Wildcat Red, 15-1
11. Hoppertunity, scratched
12. Dance With Fate, 20-1
13. Chitu, 20-1
14. Medal Count, 20-1
15. Tapiture, 12-1
16. Intense Holiday, 8-1
17. Commanding Curve, 50-1
18. Candy Boy, 15-1
19. Ride On Curlin, 15-1
20. Wicked Strong, 6-1
21. Pablo Del Monte, 50-1