Promise Keeper leads a competitive field as the 7/2 morning line favorite in the Ohio Derby. Coming off a victory in the Grade III Peter Pan Stakes, this Todd Pletcher-trained colt brings a solid 3-0-0 record from five career starts with earnings of $184,600.

Keepmeinmind (4/1) enters after completing both the Kentucky Derby (7th) and Preakness Stakes (4th). His lone victory came in the Grade II Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes, with career earnings of $484,987 from eight starts.

King Fury (9/2) showed promise with an 18/1 upset win in the Lexington Stakes. Sired by Curlin, he brings a 3-0-0 record from six starts and $262,739 in earnings despite mixed results in graded stakes competition.

Proxy (5/1) qualified for the Kentucky Derby with 36 points but skipped the Triple Crown series. With runner-up finishes in both the Lecomte and Risen Star Stakes, this consistent performer has a 2-3-0 record and $237,700 in earnings from seven starts.

Top Betting Pick: Proxy (5/1) appears poised for a breakthrough victory given his consistent performances against quality competition. His morning line odds offer good value considering his proven ability to compete at this level.

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