2023 Kentucky Derby Odds and Starting Position

The 149th Run for the Roses

The first week of May is officially here and that means its time for The Run for the Roses. The 20 horses in this years running of the Kentucky Derby will be competing for a purse of 3 million with the winning horse receiving 186 million..

Angel of Empire and Tapit Trice are Co-Favorites

Angel of Empire is a 9-2 co-favorite alongside Todd Pletchers Tapit Trice in the 2023 Kentucky Derby odds. Meanwhile Hit Show is listed at 26-1 Verifying -- a son of 2018 Triple Crown..

The Sporting News has the full list of starting positions for the 2023 Kentucky Derby and breaks down the winners from each gate since it was implemented in 1930.

So grab a mint julep and if youre the gambling type get ready to place your bets. The race is set to start at 6:57 p.m. ET on May 6th