Fierceness is 5-2 morning line favorite for the milestone 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Fierceness was named the 5-2 morning line favorite for the upcoming 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and will look to make history in next Saturday's milestone race as the first entrant to win in 45 attempts from the No. 17 post position.

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