Derby betting 2009 bonanza guaranteed

The Derby odds of the last ten winners have all been single figures and massive bets have been landed as four of the last ten favourites have obliged.

Trials reflect Derby odds

Ante-post Derby betting is strongly influenced by the result of the two most reliable Derby trials – York's Dante Stakes, and Leopardstown's Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial. The Derby odds are often revised following these races, which provide the strongest clues as to which horses might start favourite in the Derby odds list on the big day itself.

Aidan O'Brien's Galileo and High Chaparral both won the Irish trial before landing the Derby and massive Derby bets for their supporters at the start of the decade. The Dante has provided three of the last five winners, and the Derby betting will closely reflect the result of this race that is statistically the best guide to the race.

The public love a Derby bet

On the day of the race, Derby betting is fast and furious as serious punters and twice-a-year 'flutterers' have a Derby bet and share in the thrill of the occasion.

There have been some winners at very rewarding prices over the years; High Rise at Derby odds of 20/1 in 1998, and Lammtarra at 14/1 landing plenty of Derby bets for Walter Swinburn supporters in 1995.

Swinburn had 14 years earlier been aboard one of the hottest Derby betting favourites of the modern era, when partnering the ill-fated Shergar to a record 10 length win in 1981 at Derby odds of 10/11, the last odds-on winner of the great race.