Kentucky Derby field

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Dec 18, 2013

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1. Archarcharch (J. Court) 10-1: Archarcharch won the Arkansas Derby, but drawing first spot on the rail likely will hinder the horse’s Derby aspirations. Getty Images

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2. Brilliant Speed (J. Rosario) 30-1: Brilliant Speed’s success may depend on the weather. His small frame gives him superior agility, and is one of the best on a wet track. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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3. Twice the Appeal (C. Borel) 20-1: Calvin Borel’s recent track record will drive down the odds on Twice the Appeal, perhaps undeservedly. But Borel is known for deftly navigating the rail, and the No. 3 slot could end up being a good draw. AP

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4. Stay Thirsty (R. Dominguez) 20-1: Stay Thirsty doesn’t have much speed, and a blinker experiment was disastrous at the Florida Derby. But with a Bernardini pedigree, at least the horse will be primed for the long distance. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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5. Decisive Moment (K. Clark) 30-1: Decisive Moment could have a shot after a favorable post draw. The speed horse will need to get out in front early and hold on, but the final quarter mile will be more than challenging. Getty Images

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6. Comma to the Top (P. Valenzuela) 30-1: Comma to the Top hasn’t won all year, and probably belongs in the overmatched speed horse category. The mile and 1/4 likely will prove too much for this front runner. AP

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7. Pants On Fire (A. Napravnik) 20-1: Pants On Fire is a speed horse that probably can’t maintain the superior times he’ll see at the Derby. In five out of seven career races, Pants On Fire has slowed during the stretch. Getty Images

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8. Dialed In (J. Leparoux) 4-1: Trainer Nick Zito has a talented horse with a 3-1 record in four career races, including a victory at the Florida Derby. The Derby will be Dialed In’s longest distance of his career. Getty Images

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9. Derby Kitten (J. Castellano) 30-1: Owner Ken Ramsey is getting hot at the right time, which could be good against a field that generally seems to have backed into the Derby. Derby Kitten could have good long shot value at a good post position. JASON SZENES / NY POST

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10. Twinspired (M. Smith) 30-1: Mike Smith rode Giacomo to a Derby victory in 2005, and he’ll try to pull off some similar magic with this long shot. But Twinspired may not be used to natural surfaces. AP

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11. Master of Hounds (G. Gomez) 30-1: Master of Hounds is a turf horse that will need to prove himself on dirt, but his solid pedigree and experience with long distances makes him an intriguing play. Getty Images

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12. Santiva (S. Bridgmohan) 30-1: At age 2, Santiva won the Kentucky Jockey Club, but that has been the highlight of this horse’s career. Decent speed suggests this horse’s best days may be ahead of him. Reuters

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13. Mucho Macho Man (R. Maragh) 12-1: Mucho Macho Man could be overmatched in his first Grade One stakes race. In the field, Santiva is the only horse he’s ever beaten. Getty Images

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14. Shackleford (J. Castanon) 12-1: Shackleford is likely the best speed horse in the field, but speed rarely wins the Derby. But this horse is getting hot at the right time. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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15. Midnight Interlude (V. Espinoza) 10-1: The Kentucky Derby uses an auxiliary gate for the final six starting spots, so drawing No. 15 gives trainer Bob Baffert’s horse the first spot in the extra gate. Midnight Interlude will have plenty of room at the start. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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16. Animal Kingdom (R. Albardo) 30-1: Trainer Graham Motion is on a hot streak, but Animal Kingdom will need to prove he can run on dirt. The Derby’s long distance will help a closer like him. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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17. Soldat (A. Garcia) 12-1: Soldat flopped at the Florida Derby, but it’s possible this horse is better suited for turf. With a slew of career second-place finishes there’s a chance to contend, but Soldat has yet to display the heart to win. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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18. Uncle Mo (J. Velazquez) 9-2: As a 1-9 favorite in the Wood Memorial, Uncle Mo succumed to a gastrointestinal infection and finished third. Todd Pletcher’s bid to repeat at the Derby could fall short if Uncle Mo doesn’t recover in time for the race. AP

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19. Nehro (C. Nakatani) 6-1: Nehro has one career win, but nearly beat out Archarcharch to win the Arkansas Derby. As a closer, he won’t be hindered by drawing No. 19, choosing instead to break later in the race. AP

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20. Watch Me Go (R. Bejarano) 50-1: Rafael Bejarano is one of the sport’s premier jockeys, but a poor post drawing may have killed any chances for this long shot. JASON SZENES/ NY POST

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