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Kentucky Derby 2016 odds: Nyquist done nothing to lose betting favorite status

Nyquist has been the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby since he won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile last October. He’s done little to allow oddsmakers to change their minds, so he still sits as the favorite for Saturday's Run for the Roses.

The Doug O’Neill-trained colt will in all likelihood be the favorite when post positions are drawn on Wednesday afternoon and morning lines from Churchill Downs are announced.

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As of Tuesday, there were four other horses listed under 10-1, with Mohaymen leading the way.