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Lone Sailor installed as 50-1 long shot in Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE -- If Lone Sailor wins the 144th Kentucky Derby, he'll do so as one of the longest shots in the 20-horse field of 3-year-old colts.

Lone Sailor, who is owned by Gayle Benson's GMB Racing Stable, will break from post No. 8 as a 50-1 long shot in the annual Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Lone Sailor was one of five 50-1 shots on the morning line set by Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia at 50-1 during the draw for the $2 million Grade I Kentucky Derby on Tuesday. Justify, the undefeated California speedster who will break from post No.