The excitement of a second place finish at the Kentucky Derby was short-lived as runner up Eight Belles was put down shortly after the end of the race.

The filly broke her two front ankles and collapsed after she passed the finished line and was euthanized by injection.

The betting favorite won the Run for the Roses as Big Brown cashed in and took first place at the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Being installed as the odds-on favorite for the Kentucky Derby by Churchill Down’s is no guarantee of victory.

Last year, Curlin was given 7-2 odds but 4-1 Street Sense ended up winning the entire race.

This year, Big Brown has been heralded as the favorite at +160 but another favorite is Colonel John (+400), who could potentially take “The Run for the Roses” as well.

For all Kentucky Derby betting go here.

While Saturday’s Kentucky Derby is garnering much of the attention, the Kentucky Oaks will run tomorrow and odds are available for that race as well.

At 5-2, Proud Spell is the odds-on to win tomorrow’s race.

More odds and wagers on the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at SPORTSBETTING.COM. 

The 134th edition of the Kentucky Derby is set to be run this coming Saturday and SPORTSBETTING.COM has you covered with futures and forthcoming matchup and prop bets.

Listed at 3-2 Big Brown is currently the odds-on fave.

The 134th edition of the Kentucky Derby is set to be run this coming Saturday and SPORTSBETTING.COM has you covered with futures and forthcoming matchup and prop bets.

Listed at 3-2 Big Brown is currently the odds-on fave.