Uncle Sigh is being tabbed as one of the potential longshots in the 2014 Kentucky Derby. The current odds for Uncle Sigh make the horse one of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Longshots on this day before the race. The Kentucky Derby will begin at 6:24pm EST Saturday from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Uncle Sigh will begin the Kentucky Derby from the third post position. In all five of his starts, Uncle Sigh has gotten Beyer Speed Figures in the 90s, making this horse a quick one. The Gary Contessa-trained horse hails from former Santa Anita Derby winner Indian Charlie, who finished third in the 1998 Kentucky Derby.
This horse has never been worse than 5/1 in any of his races, but is coming in at 30/1 odds for this race. That alone means there can be some nice value on this longshot, which will be run by Irad Ortiz Jr.
Uncle Sigh finished second at the Gotham and Withers, both of which are 1 1/16 mile tracks. The 1 1/4 mile Churchill Downs is going to push most horses in this race.
Current Odds: 30/1
Marco's Kentucky Derby Wrap Up
Marco D'Angelo, from Pregame.com gives his final thoughts on what to look for in the Kentucky derby, which takes plays on Saturday (5/03/14).
Kentucky Derby Facts
— The biggest "longshot" was in 1913 when Donerail paid out at 91.45-1 odds.
— The highest attendance ever was in 1974 with 163,628 people (2009 was 153,563).
— An "official" Mint Julip at the Kentucky Derby is made with "Early Times" whiskey.
— New York sports columnist Bill Corum coined the phrase "Run for the Roses."
Kentucky Derby Records
Winning Jockey: Both Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack have recorded five wins each. For Arcaro you need to travel back to 1938 (final win was in 1952) for his first of five wins and for Hartack back to 1957 (final win was in 1969).
Winning Trainer: Ben A Jones worked together with jockey Eddie Arcaro spanning from 1938 to 1952 and collected a total of six wins at the Kentucky Derby.
Winning Owner: Over a course of 27 years, Calumet Farm had a total of eight Derby wins (1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1958).
Winning Length: There is a tie between two horses from the 1940s, Whirlaway and Assault. Both captured the Kentucky Derby with a margin of eight lengths (1941 for Whirlaway and 1946 for Assault).
Winning Time: Probably one of the most famous horses in history, Secretariat, is the holder of this record. In 1973 he ran the Derby in 1:59:40 and is the only horse to ever run the 11/4 mile race in under two minutes.
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