By Evan Hammonds
BloodHorse
9/1/20
Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, with a classic win already under his belt and winner of the Aug. 8 Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1), drew post 17 for the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
The Derby, delayed from May 2, saw 18 horses entered but because of COVID-19 will be run without fans.
Tiz the Law was made the 3-5 morning-line favorite. The last time the early choice was slated at 3-5 was 1989 with the entry of Easy Goer and Awe Inspiring.
There was a bit of drama in the post position selection as the favorite was the last name pulled by racing secretary Ben Huffman. The post position draw was held in the Aristides Room at Churchill Downs. Other top contenders drew outside, including Authentic (8-1 morning line) in the outside slot. Honor A. P., winner of the June 6 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), will be asked to start from post 16 and was pegged as the 5-1 second choice.
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