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The best jockey in the world is atop one of racing's hottest horses from the stable of the best trainer in the game.
How is the Todd Pletcher-trained, Irad Ortiz Jr.-riding Known Agenda not considered at least the second favorite in this afternoon’s 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs? The high-pedigree, Curlin-sired horse isn’t even close at some shops in Las Vegas, including Station Sports where he’s tied for the fourth lowest odds — behind Essential Quality, Hot Rod Charlie and Rock Your World and tied with Highly Motivated — at 8-to-1.