The 2011 Arkansas Derby features one horse attempt to establish itself as a Kentucky Derby contender and a whole host of others trying to take it down. If the Arkansas Derby odds are any indication, it’s a race for second, though a tight one at that. The Factor comes in as the overwhelming favorite, holding better than even odds, but is ripe for the upset in a field packed with quality challengers.
Arkansas Derby 2011 Odds: The Factor Comes In As Overwhelming Favorite
In his preview, Matt Gardner said The Factor likes to get out and run from the lead. If he’s able to jump into the lead early, it could just be a race for second at the Arkansas Derby. But with Nehro, Sway Away and Elite Alex all holding better than 10-1 odds, The Factor faces a field filled with pitfalls.
Here are the latest 2011 Arkansas Derby odds.
The Factor (7/5)
Nehro (5/1)
Sway Away (6/1)
Elite Alex (8/1)
Brethren (10/1)
Caleb’s Posse (10/1)
Alternation (10/1)
Archarcharch (12/1).
Dance City (15/1)
J P’s Gusto (15/1)
Truman’s Commander (30/1)
J W Blue (30/1)
Saratoga Red (30/1)
For more on this race, check out the rest of our 2011 Arkansas Derby StoryStream or head over to SB Nation’s horse racing blog, And Down The Stretch They Come.
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