whats the best odds for the kentucky derby? would it be 50-1 or is that bad?

7 Responses to “whats the best odds for the kentucky derby? would it be 50-1 or is that bad?”

1. kmnmiamisax Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   well, it depends on what you mean by bad. 50-1 is going to pay you a lot of money if the horse wins. However, 50-1 also means that the horse is not very likely to win the race.

   The lower the odds, the better chance the horse has to win. So 1-9 is the absolute best possible horse while 99-1 is the worst horse. But remember that the odds are only what the other handicappers think of a horse. Handicappers can be wrong so if you think that a horse can win the race, it’s all the better if the odds are higher because you’ll win more money that way.

2. JCoke Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   Uh no… 1-1 would be the best odds. Are you kidding me?

3. kai Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   uhh thats kinda iffy

4. ericmassey1983@sbcglobal.net Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   50-1 is bad if put down $100 on a 50-1 odds, you will get back
   5000

5. Jenny L Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   If the horse has the remotest chance of winning or coming each way, you’re getting an amazing deal!

6. Jimmy Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   50-1 is awful. Generally, with the size of the field (20 horses) and the fact that you have several really good horses, your favorite will go off around 7-2.

7. baddog0711 Says:
   May 31st, 2010 at 9:39 pm

   1/1 odds are the best then it goes up from there anywhere up to 99/1. The lower the odds(1/1,7/2,5/1) are the Favorites that the odds makers(handicappers) think have the best chance to win. The higher odds(30/1,50/1) are considered the Long Shots. The numbers represent the amount of winnings per wager so $2 on a 50/1 long shot will get you $100. But don’t let the odds decide your bet in the 2005 K.Y.Derby Giacomo won at 50.30/1 and paid $102.60 per $2 bet!!!

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