Top Horse Racing Picks for Kentucky Derby by VSiN Expert
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Kentucky Derby Picks from VSiN's Experts
Dave Tuley
Dave gives us his top contenders, starting with favorite horse #8 Journalism (3-1). A horse bred from Curlin, he boasts 4 consecutive wins, including the prestigious Santa Anita Derby. Dave mentions he'll include this colt in his exotic wagers despite his huge 20-horse field, but prefers not to bet him straight due to his "dog or pass" philosophy. He also mentions that starting from the No. 8 hole will help him avoid traffic problems.
Longshots to Consider
#3 Final Gambit (30-1) - Last year, Dave's early-week Derby choice was Dornoch. Although that horse ran into trouble and finished 10th, Dave still believed he had the right colt for the wrong race. This year, Dave doesn't have a standout colt but has long-shot selections, including Final Gambit. In the 20-horse field, Dave believes we can break our rule of betting just one horse to win. Final Gambit, who finished 1st at 15-1 in his last race, the Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park, can save ground around the Churchill track and set up a strong late drive down the stretch.
#14 Tiztastic (20-1) - Joe Rosario rides this closing horse who started 9th of 10 in the Louisiana Derby but came out strong to win by 2¼ lengths. Tiztastic has been inconsistent, but we should consider his previous wins at Churchill Downs because not many colts have won here.
#21 Baeza (12-1) - This colt didn't earn enough points in prep races to make the 20-horse field, and he broke his maiden late. However, he took second place in the Santa Anita Derby to Journalism, so there's a good chance he'll take another big step forward. Keep an eye out for Baeza, as he might slip into the starting gate if there are any scratches from the race.
Ed Sehon
Ed lists his top picks for the Kentucky Derby, including Burnham Square, Journalism, and East Avenue. Burnham Square stands out due to his comeback victory in the Blue Grass at Keeneland, and both Journalism and East Avenue have impressive Beyer Speed Figures (BSF) with Journalism being on West Coast horses.
Aaron Halterman
Aaron's list of top horses for the Kentucky Derby is as follows:
- #8 Journalism
- #14 Tiztastic
- #17 Sandman
- #18 Sovereignty
Jeremy Plonk (1/ST BET)
Jeremy offered a unique perspective on this year's race, reminding us that overthinking the Kentucky Derby can lead to paralysis. His top horse for Derby 151 is #8 Journalism. He believes this colt, who has had 4 consecutive wins, is the best horse in the race and has been preparing well.
Millie Ball (1/ST BET)
Millie expects a fast pace in this year's race and narrowed her picks based on that pace and horses capable of handling the 1.25-mile distance. Her top picks are:
- #16 Cyberknife (12-1)
- #18 Sovereignty
- #8 Journalism
- #3 Final Gambit
For more Kentucky Derby info, be sure to visit VSiN.com later in the week, where they will provide final "takes" with expanded analysis and more exotic wagers as they try to blow up the tote board at Churchill Downs.
- The Kentucky Derby pick from VSiN's Dave Tuley for Saturday's race is horse #8, Journalism, with odds of 3-1, who previously won the Santa Anita Derby and is bred from Curlin.
- Dave Tuley also suggests #3 Final Gambit as a longshot to consider, with odds of 30-1, who finished 1st at 15-1 in his last race.
- In the 2022 Kentucky Derby, #14 Tiztastic is a contender with odds of 20-1, ridden by Joe Rosario and known for winning at Churchill Downs.
- Another horse to watch out for, according to VSiN's Ed Sehon, is #21 Baeza, who did not earn enough points for the 20-horse field but took second place in the Santa Anita Derby to Journalism.
- Jeremy Plonk of 1/ST BET predicts that #8 Journalism, with odds of 3-1, will be the best horse in the 2022 Kentucky Derby, with consecutive wins leading up to the race.
