Kentucky Derby 2023 betting odds: Latest favorites and futures for top contending horses

The 2023 Kentucky Derby draw is right around the corner.

And barring any more defections between now and Saturday, May 6 — Blazing Sevens' scratch over the weekend was the first, and Wild On Ice was injured Thursday and later euthanized — the field of 20 horses is set for the the 149th running of the race at Churchill Downs.

But if you're looking to get your bets in on who will win the first leg of the Triple Crown, it's not too early. Sportsbooks are still updating their futures odds nearly two weeks ahead of race day, with Todd Pletcher's Forte the current favorite before post positions are drawn Monday, May 1.

But can another historic longshot, like Rich Strike in 2022, steal the show on the 1 1/4-mile dirt track?

Here are the latest betting odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Be sure to check back regularly for updated odds.

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2023 Kentucky Derby odds, horse futures on Caesars Sportsbook

Here are the latest horse futures for the 149th Kentucky Derby as of April 29, according to Horse Racing Nation and Caesars Sportsbook. You can see the full list here.

Follow assistant sports editor Jake Adams on Twitter @jakeadams520 or email him at jadams@gannett.com

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky Derby 2023 contenders at Churchill Downs: Latest Derby odds?