We searched the 1/ST BET archives to re-examine the last 3 editions of the Florida Derby. See where the winners ranked best in their respective fields in terms of handicapping factors, and look for those commonalities with this year’s runners when using the 1/ST BET app to handicap this key stop en route to the Triple Crown.
2020
Winner: TIZ THE LAW
Ranked First in 17 Factors (Most of Any Contender)
Speed Last Race
Win %
Best Speed Last 3
Best Speed Fast Track
Trainer Current Year
Best Lifetime Speed
Jockey Current Year
T/J Combo Win % Meet
Avg. of Last 3 Late Pace
Avg. Lifetime Earnings
Avg. Earnings Today's Track
Last E2 Pace
Last Late Pace
Last Turn Time
Best Speed Today's Track
Avg. Last 3 Purse
Avg. Last 3 Races Classes
2019
Winner: MAXIMUM SECURITY
Ranked First in 9 Factors (2nd-Most of Any Contender)
Speed Last Race
Win %
Trainer Current Year
Trainer Win % 6 Months
T/J Combo Win % Meet
Trainer Win % Meet
Horses Beaten %
Trainer Win % 1 Year
Last Late Pace
2018
Winner: AUDIBLE
Ranked First in 14 Factors (Most of Any Contender)
Speed Last Race
Best Speed Last 3
Best Speed Fast Track
Jockey Current Year
Best Lifetime Speed
Avg. of Last 3 Late Pace
Trainer Win % 6 Months
Trainer Current Meet
Trainer Current Year
Jockey Current Meet
Best Speed Today's Track
Last Late Pace
Jockey Win % 2 Years Race Type
Last E1 Pace