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Brief: Renegade opens as Derby favorite despite unlucky No 1 post

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, the morning line favorite has been set for this year's Kentucky Derby. Renegade, trained by Todd Pletcher and with jockey Irad Ortiz Junior in the saddle, opens with four-to-one odds for the May second race at Churchill Downs. The horse faces an additional challenge after drawing the number one post position, which historically has been considered unlucky for Derby contenders. Despite this potentially difficult starting spot, oddsmakers still view Renegade as the top choice among the field of three-year-olds competing for the roses. Pletcher, a Hall of Fame trainer, will be looking to add another Derby victory to his impressive resume, while Ortiz brings his experience as one of the sport's premier jockeys to guide Renegade from the inside post. The combination of talent and experience keeps Renegade favored even with the challenging draw. That's your Derby update from LexBot Twenty-Four Seven.

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