The Factor is 7-5 favorite at Arkansas Derby
April 13, 2011HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - The Factor has been made the 7-5 favorite in a field of 13 for Saturday's $1 million Arkansas Derby.
The Factor drew the No. 3 post Wednesday for his return to Oaklawn Park, where the 3-year-old colt trained by Bob Baffert won the Rebel Stakes by 6 1/4 lengths last month.
Louisiana Derby runner-up Nehro drew the rail and is the second betting choice at 5-1. Sway Away is 6-1.
The Factor has won his last three races going wire-to-wire, and co-owner George Bolton is looking for another strong effort in the colt's first race at 1 1/8 miles before sending him to the Kentucky Derby on May 7.
Also entered are Elite Alex, Brethren, Caleb's Posse, Truman's Commander, Alternation, Dance City, Archarcharch, J P's Gusto, J W Blue and Saratoga Red.