The Florida Derby is scheduled to take place this Saturday, March 27th at Gulfstream Park racetrack. This is the last chance for horses to pick up qualifying points for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, so there is a lot on the line in addition to the $750,000 prize pool.
In this article I will outline the morning line odds for the 11 horses set to race on Saturday, give my favorite betting pick, and provide a simple three step guide you can follow to get your Florida Derby bets placed online.
2021 Florida Derby Betting Odds
Here are the morning line odds and post positions for this years Florida Derby. The odds will change leading up to the race depending on the amount of money wagered on each horse.
- Nova Rags 12-1
- Quantum Leap 20-1
- Jirafales 30-1
- Southern Passage 30-1
- Known Agenda 5-1
- Sigiloso 30-1
- Greatest Honour 6-5
- Soup and Sandwich 20-1
- Collaborate 6-1
- Spielberg 4-1
- Papetu 15-1
Greatest Honour is the favorite at odds of 6/5. He’s expected to win the race nearly 50% of the time. Spielberg at 4-1 and Known Agenda at 5-1 are his main competition, with Collaborate (6-1) as the only other horse coming in shorter than 10-1.
My Pick
I think the odds are too short on Greatest Honour. Yes, he’s won 3 races in a row heading into the Florida Derby, but this is still a big step up in competition for him and the slightly longer distance is a concern considering his three wins were at a distance of 1 1/16 miles. He has the ability to win, but at 6/5 with several questions yet to answer, I’m going to pass on the favorite.
I like Known Agenda at 5-1. He’s coming off a win in a race with the same distance as the Florida Derby, and he won that race with a very respectable time, while running away from the field. This is a step up in competition so he also has to prove himself, but at 5-1 and having proven he can win at this distance, I’m more willing to take a shot on him than Greatest Honour.
Play: Known Agenda 5-1
How To Bet On Florida Derby Online
Follow this three step guide to place your Florida Derby bets online. I’m using BetOnline as our top rated sportsbook in this guide because they accepts players from everywhere in the world, including the USA.
Step 1. Open a BetOnline.ag Account
Click the above link, select ‘Join Now’ on the landing page and fill out the short form to open your account.
BetOnline is offering some great promotions for horse bettors right now. They are offering a $25 risk free bet for your first wager in the racebook, and also offer a 7% daily rebate on horse racing wagers.
Step 2. Deposit
After logging into your account click on the ‘Deposit’ links, select your preferred deposit method and follow the instructions to fund your account.
BetOnline accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, bitcoin, Skrill, Neteller, and various other deposit methods. You can also cash out via bank wire or check.
Step 3. Place Your Florida Derby Bets
You’re ready to bet on the race!
On the BetOnline website click on ‘Racebook’ from the top menu bar to navigate to the racebook section of the site.
You should then select ‘Gulfstream Park’ under the American Thoroughbred drop down menu. The Florida Derby is race #14 on the card with a post time of 6:35pm EST on March 27th.
You can then proceed to place your bets by selecting the bet type (straight, exacta, trifecta, etc), entering your risk amounts for the horses you want to bet on, and clicking ‘Add to bet slip’.
Check out our horse racing page for more information about the different bets you can make.
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