Louisville, Ky. ? The Cliff’s Edge was made the slight 4-1 favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby and drew the No. 11 post Wednesday.

A field of 20 3-year-olds was entered for the 11/4-mile race, with undefeated Arkansas Derby winner Smarty Jones the second choice at 9-2. Tapit was the third choice at 8-1.

In 2002, Harlan’s Holiday was 9-2, the highest morning-line favorite since the line was first published in 1949.

Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia had a tough time picking between The Cliff’s Edge, trained by Nick Zito, and Smarty Jones, who is 6-0 in his career.

“You can’t knock Smarty Jones’ record. The Cliff’s Edge got a little bit better (speed) number in the Blue Grass,” Battaglia said. “Nick Zito has won the Derby twice and The Cliff’s Edge has won two races at Churchill Downs. Very, very close, but that’s what swung me.”

The field in post position order from the rail out: Limehouse, Jose Santos, 30-1; Song of the Sword, Norberto Arroyo, 30-1; Lion Heart, Mike Smith, 10-1; Action This Day, David Flores, 30-1; Wimbledon, Jerry Bailey, 15-1; Friends Lake, Richard Migliore, 15-1; Minister Eric, Pat Day, 30-1; Master David, Alex Solis, 12-1; St Averil, Tyler Baze, 30-1; Imperialism, Kent Desormeaux, 15-1; The Cliff’s Edge, Shane Sellers, 4-1; Borrego, Victor Espinoza, 20-1; Birdstone, Edgar Prado, 50-1; Read the Footnotes, Robby Albarado, 12-1; Smarty Jones, Stewart Elliott, 9-2; Castledale, Jose Valdivia Jr., 15-1; Pollard’s Vision, John Velazquez, 20-1; Tapit, Ramon Dominguez, 8-1; Pro Prado, John McKee, 30-1; and Quintons Gold Rush, Corey Nakatani, 20-1.