Strong contenders among the 2021 Kentucky Derby outsiders
While the likes of Essential Quality and Rock Your World garner all of the attention, there are a number of outsiders for the Kentucky Derby that have a genuine hope of upsetting the odds...
The Triple Crown races kick off this Saturday with the Kentucky Derby at the historic Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville.
On Thursday, Planet Sport previewed the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby. Today, we'll be taking a look at the outsiders, including one in particular that attracts the eye.
King Fury (20/1)
Trainer: Kenneth McPeek Jockey: Brian J Hernandez, Jr.
2021 form: 1-1-0-0 Career form: 6-3-0-0
Silks: Royal blue, white stars, white stars on red sleeves, red cap
Won the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland last time out in the last Kentucky Derby prep to run. King Fury was the last horse to enter the Kentucky Derby field, having picked up only 20 qualifying points. Has won twice under the twin spires at Churchill Downs already. Named after boxer Tyson Fury, who will be in attendance.
Planet Sport rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Dynamic One (20/1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Jose Ortiz
2021 form: 3-1-1-0 Career form: 5-1-2-0
Silks: Black, cherry cap
Planet Sport rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
O Besos (20/1)
Trainer: Gregory Foley Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza
2021 form: 3-1-0-1 Career form: 5-2-0-1
Silks: Black and red vertical halves, red and black emblem, black sleeves, black cap
Planet Sport rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Super Stock (30/1)
Trainer: Steve Asmussen Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
2021 form: 2-1-0-0 Career form: 8-2-2-2
Silks: Blue and white halves, red 'AW' on a red-framed white diamond, blue sleeves, white cap
Planet Sport rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Soup and Sandwich (30/1)
Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
2021 form: 3-2-1-0 Career form: 3-2-1-0
Silks: White, red dots, black sleeves, red cap
Planet Sport rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Bourbonic (30/1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
2021 form: 3-2-1-0 Career form: 6-3-1-0
Silks: Black, gold chevrons on sleeves, black cap
Planet Sport rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
Like the King (50/1)
Trainer: Wesley Ward Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
2021 form: 2-1-1-0 Career form: 6-3-2-1
Silks: White and orange blocks, orange sleeves, white and orange cap
Planet Sport rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
Brooklyn Strong (50/1)
Trainer: Daniel Velasquez Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
2021 form: 1-0-0-0 Career form: 5-3-0-1
Silks: Turquoise, black 'MS,' turquoise band on black sleeves, white 'GIN' on the left sleeve, black cap
Planet Sport rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Helium (50/1)
Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Julien Leparoux
2021 form: 1-1-0-0 Career form: 3-3-0-0
Silks: Maroon, white diamond belt, maroon diamonds on white sleeves, maroon cap
Planet Sport rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
Planet Sport's longshot pick: Helium (50/1)