El Paso's Pavlovian Set to Compete in Kentucky Derby This Saturday

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The upcoming Kentucky Derby on Saturday features a notable contender from El Paso, Pavlovian, who secured victory in the Sunland Derby. Starting from the 16th post position, Pavlovian enters the race as a long shot with odds of 52-1. Trained by Doug O'Neill and ridden by jockey Edwin Maldonado, Pavlovian aims to break a historical trend, as no Sunland Derby winner has ever clinched the Kentucky Derby in the same year. The current favorite for the race is Renegade at 5-1 odds. Notably, Mine That Bird, who finished fourth in the Sunland Derby in 2009, went on to win the Kentucky Derby that same year, highlighting the potential for surprises in this prestigious race.
Key Details: • Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday. • Pavlovian is positioned at post 16 with 52-1 odds. • Renegade is the favorite at 5-1 odds. • Historical context: No Sunland Derby winner has won the Kentucky Derby in the same year.