The results for the 134th Kentucky Derby are in and Big Brown is the winner of the $2,211,800 purse with a win as the odds on 3-1 favorite. Big Brown showed off his incredible power in the Kentucky Derby with an explosive late burst to win by almost 5 horse lengths. Sportsbetting.com has the odds of a Triple Crown winner in 2008 at +450.

The win by Big Brown marked the 7th time an undefeated horse has won the Derby with Big Brownextending his winning streak to 4. Big Brown is a legitimate threat to win the Triple Crown this year as he has proven to be a cut above this year’s rival 3-year old’s. The win for Big Brown paid 6.80, 5.00 and 4.80.

The runner-up Eight Belles the lone female horse in the field of Kentucky Derby contenders ran her heart out at 12-1 odds but fatally collapsed just 20 seconds after the race’s conclusion after breaking both of her ankles. Eight Belles was put down on the track for a tragic end to her galliant effort in the Kentucky Derby. Eight Belles received a lot of late action from the bettors who won 10.60 on a 2-dollar bet to place and 6.40 to show. Coming in 3rd was the unheralded Florida horse Denis of Cork who was a great value bringing in a 11.60 win on a 2 dollar ticket to show.

Kentucky Derby Results:

1.  Big Brown

2.  Eight Belles

3.  Denis of Cork

4.  Tale of Ekati

5.  Recapturetheglory

6.  Colonel John

7.  Anak Nakal

8.  Pyro

9.  Cowboy Cal

10. Z Fortune

11. Smooth Air

12. Visionaire

13. Court Vision

14. Z Humor

15. Cool Coal Man

16. Bob Black Jack

17. Gayego

18. Big Truck

19. Adriano

20. Monba

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