Verrazano, the Wood Memorial Hex and Derby betting

What is it with the Wood Memorial Stakes and the Kentucky Derby?

And can Derby favorite Verrazano shake off this strange jinx to win the 139^th edition of the great race?

No Wood winner has won the Derby since 2000 with Fusaichi Pegasus and four times in the past 11 years the winner suffered an injury and did not run at Churchill Downs.

Since 2004, no Wood winner has finished higher than fourth (Tale of Ekati). [ Bet the Derby and qualify for a huge bonus – CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ]

So as Verrazano prepares to be announced as the morning line favorite, the questions persist. Can he repeat Fusaichi Pegasus’s victory or will he stumble like Gemologist last year? Hopefully, there are no sudden problems that cause him to be scratched like three of the past four Wood winners.

Wood Memorial Winners – Kentucky Derby Finish