Empire Maker Still Leader of the Pack

Empire Maker remained the solid choice in pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Friday, but the odds on the son of Unbridled edged up a bit to 3-1.

The Bobby Frankel-trained Empire Maker was 2-1 at the close of wagering Thursday.

Badge of Silver, second choice in the wagering at 5-1 after the first day of this final derby future pool, also floated up a bit Friday to stand at 7-1. The field, which includes all other 3-year-olds, is currently at 6-1.

Early Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) favorite Atswhatimtalknbout took some action on the eve of the biggest race of his career, and closed Friday at 10-1, the fourth choice overall. Wagering remained strong on Inday Dancer (11-1), Kafwain (14-1) and Peace Rules (17-1). Offlee Wild made a big jump. At 30-1 on the early line, the son of Wild Again is currently 18-1. Odds on Alysweep, the morning line favorite in the Illinois Derby (gr. II), dropped from 50-1 Thursday to 22-1. The Illinois Derby produced last year's Kentucky Derby winner, War Emblem.

A total of $43,574 had been processed through the KDFW pool as of 9:15 p.m. on Friday. Betting figures to pick up on Saturday when the Illinois and Santa Anita derbies and Aventura Stakes are completed.

# Odds Horse
1. 22-1 Alysweep
2. 40-1 Aristocat
3. 10-1 Atswhatimtalknbout
4. 7-1 Badge Of Silver
5. 45-1 Brancusi
6. 24-1 Buddy Gil
7. 40-1 Domestic Dispute
8. 99-1 During
9. 3-1 Empire Maker
10. 40-1 Funny Cide
11. 40-1 Inamorato
12. 11-1 Indy Dancer
13. 14-1 Kafwain
14. 30-1 Lion Tamer
15. 35-1 Man Among Men
16. 25-1 Ministers Wild Cat
17. 30-1 New York Hero
18. 40-1 Ocean Terrace
19. 18-1 Offlee Wild
20. 17-1 Peace Rules
21. 50-1 Region Of Merit
22. 80-1 Ten Most Wanted
23. Scr Trust N Luck
24. 6-1 All Others