Messier VS Forbidden Kingdom in Runhappy Derby
At 0h02, on April 9, 2022 • By SANTA ANITA
The stage is set for a great day of racing Saturday, capped by one of the most anticipated editions of the Grade I Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, pitting speed versus speed and class versus class in the form of the two overwhelming betting favorites, Messier and Forbidden Kingdom.
Messier is the even-money morning line choice, with Forbidden Kingdom a tick higher at 6-5. A win by any of the other four entrants would be considered a major upset.