Afleet Alex Draws Early Money

In Friday’s preliminary betting on the Kentucky Derby, Afleet Alex was left as the 7-2 favorite, followed by Bellamy Road, 9-2; Bandini, 5-1; High Fly, 7-1; and Noble Causeway, 11-1.

Other odds: Sun King, 15-1; Don’t Get Mad, 19-1; Wilko and High Limit, 22-1; Coin Silver, 25-1; Greeley’s Galaxy, 26-1; Greater Good, 35-1; Flower Alley, 36-1; Going Wild and Buzzards Bay, 43-1; Sort It Out, 45-1; Andromeda’s Hero, 48-1; Giacomo, 53-1; Closing Argument, 66-1; and Spanish Chestnut, 75-1.

A total of $383,000, a small portion of the eventual total win pool, was bet.

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-- Bill Christine