(Reuters) - The absence of a dominant horse suggests an open race in Saturday's 143rd Kentucky Derby and punters should not overlook Patch and the longshots in the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. "He’s been a good gate horse and I don’t see any problems,” added Pletcher, who is also saddling Always Dreaming and 20-1 shot Tapwrit. Patch, rated 30-1, won fans with his second place last month in the Grade 1 Louisiana Derby. The eye could not be saved and Patch has soldiered on with a hole where it used to be. Irap (20/1) won the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland and is trained by Doug O’Neill, who has two Derby winners in the past six years.

Source: The Star May 05, 2017 17:37 UTC