Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby Results And Payouts 2023: Morning Line Odds, Field, Post Positions, And Post Times For Kentucky Derby Prep Races

The road to the Kentucky Derby continues Saturday, April 1 with two of the biggest Derby prep races on the schedule with the Arkansas Derby, and the Florida Derby. These Grade 1 major prep races always play a key role heading into the annual Run for the Roses.

Florida Derby

Gulfstream Park will be the place to be for horse racing fans today as the Grade 1, $1 million Florida Derby is the final official prep race at Gulfstream Park on the road to Kentucky Derby 2023. This years field will feature 12 three-year-olds battling it out for a spot in May’s Run for the Roses.

Forte is keeping a close eye on the competition for today's Florida Derby. 👀

Best of luck to our @FanDuel #BreedersCup Juvenile pres. by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Champ! 🌹

📸 @EclipseSports pic.twitter.com/ZPQuAAc9lO

— Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) April 1, 2023

The heavy favorite heading into the big race is Forte. The Todd Pletcher trained horse is currently the 4-5 morning line favorite, Pletcher will be aiming for his seventh win at the Florida Derby.

Here is a look at the entire field and ML odds for the 2023 Florida Derby. Post time for the big race is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

1. Jungfrau (20-1, Paco Lopez)
2. West Coast Cowboy (20-1, Sonny Leon)
3. Shaq Diesel (30-1, Miguel Vasquez)
4. Mage (10-1, Luis Saez)
5. Mr. Peeks (30-1, Edwin Gonzalez)
6. Nautical Star (30-1, Leonel Reyes)
7. Il Miracolo (30-1, Jesus Rios)
8. Mr. Ripple (30-1, Edgard Zayas)
9. Cyclone Mischief (8-1, Javier Castellano)
10. Fort Bragg (5-1, Joel Rosario)
11. Forte (4-5, Irad Ortiz Jr.)

Arkansas Derby

The second race of the day takes place from Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas as the world-famous Arkansas Derby wraps up the night.

According to a DraftKings report, Reincarnate opened as the morning line favorite and drew a solid 8 post. Expect a battle between Reincarnate and 3-1 odds horse Red Route One from the 10 post. Both horses ran in the Grade 2 Rebel last month at Oaklawn and finished third and second respectively.

Personally, we look for Angel of Empire to make a bit of noise this evening.

Here is a look at the field, odds, and post positions for the 2023 Arkansas Derby. Post time for the big race is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET.

1. Bourbon Bash (15-1)
2. Interlock Empire (20-1)
3. Harlocap (15-1)
4. Two Eagles River (10-1)
5. Airtime (15-1)
6. Angel of Empire (9-2)
7. Rocket Can (4-1)
8. Reincarnate (5-2)
9. King Russell (30-1)
10. Red Route One (3-1)
11. Kolomio (30-1)

If you can’t catch the Florida and Arkansas Derby live don’t worry, we have you covered! The results for each race along with the payouts will be posted in the comments section below.