Kingsbarns: 2023 Kentucky Derby Horse Odds, History & Predictions

The 2023 Kentucky Derby contender's field has been announced, along with post position and initial morning line odds.

The legendary horse race will take place on Saturday, May 6th, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Some of the best three-year-old Thoroughbreds will begin their journey to make history as the 149th winner of the Triple Crown, and Kingsbarns has emerged as one of the early favorites.

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Kingsbarns Kentucky Derby Odds and Post Position

Kingsbarns currently has 12-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby in 2023. That has him as the top favorite to win out of the entire field. Kingsbarns drew the 6th post position for the Derby. Sources have pointed out that position 6 has not fared well in the Kentucky Derby, having only two winners and 13 horses in the money (ITM) through 91 starts.

Kingsbarns Horse Trainer and Jockey

Kingsbarns is trained by Todd Pletcher. Plecher is an eight-time Eclipse Award-winning Trainer of the Year and back in the saddle for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, eyeing a third Derby victory. Jockey Jose Ortiz finished second in the 2018 Derby on Good Magic and has also finished third once in seven prior appearances.

Kingsbarns Race History

Kingsbarns has an impressive career record of 3 starts and 3 wins. He comes into the Derby with 100 total Kentucky Derby points, the upper half of the leaderboard. Kingsbarns was a winner of his career debut early in his 3-year-old season in a one-mile race maiden at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 14, 2023.

Kingsbarns Prediction and Pick

Kingsbarns has a legendary trainer looking for his third Kentucky Derby win and has two strong first-place finishes in 2022. With an Equibase Speed Figure of 100, he is one of the top surprises in the race. Even Pletcher stated: “He’s only had three starts, and the Louisiana Derby was his coming out party. He hasn’t been on the Triple Crown radar for a long time so that’s likely why he’s under the radar.” Get those bet slips ready, we may have an upset on our hands!