Could the Kentucky Derby be a Bounce Back Race for Irish War Cry? Get the latest horse racing lines and learn how to bet on the Kentucky Derby over the Internet in today’s post.
Earlier this year, many horse racing experts said that Irish War Cry looked to be one of the best horses of the Kentucky Derby points race season. The horse certainly accumulated enough points to earn his spot in the Kentucky Derby as one of the early wagering favorites, however some have doubts about Irish War Cry’s ability to win the Derby.
Behind the two favorites Always Dreaming and Classic Empire, Irish War Cry has been assigned 13/2 Kentucky Derby online betting odds to win the race. This would be a nice payoff for any Kentucky Derby bettor who goes ahead and locks in a future bet at online sportsbook.
If Irish War Cry win the Kentucky Derby, many will view this as a bounceback in his career. Despite winning the Wood Memorial and the Holy Bull, many horse bettors felt as if Irish War Cry peaked after finishing 7th in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.
Irish War Cry would need to run a perfect race and establish the inside move around the rail to get into position to close out the race. In fact, Irish War Cry may have an advantage if he finds himself in this spot at the end of the race. Nevertheless, Irish Way Cry might be a good addition to your trifecta or Win/Place/Show bets on Kentucky Derby 2017 day.