Who wins the Kentucky Derby today and why?

Question

I've eliminated 5 horses in my "handicapping" and thought I'd ask the "experts" what they think.

Answer 1

Great Hunter

Answer 2

Well the favorite never wins, so Curlin is out (although from the #2 box it's tough to not take him), and lately it's been a horse with fairly bad odds, so today I'm taking Tiago (15:1) and Any Given Saturday (12:1).  Enjoy the race!

Answer 3

I like hardspun.I think he may have some late speed.

Answer 4

Its between Street Sence and Any Given Saturday. Street Sence will go off as the favorite and will close the race very well. He is the only horse that is very good at this distance. The race is made for him to win. Any Given Saturday will be right there with him as they come to the poll. It looks like we will see a repeat of the Tampa Bay Derby where Street Sence beat Any Given Saturday by a nose. Also Any Given Saturday has Garrett Gomez on his back, who is the leading money earner for Jockeys this year.

Curlin will be up there but not in the top 3. Yes he is undefeated but for only running in 3 races the horse is not ready for such a big race and will fall up short.

One surprise horse to watch for is Storm in May. This 3 year old is going to be a special story that you will hear about all day. Bought for only $16,000, he has already earned over $400,000. Also he is completely BLIND in one eye!!!!

Altogether though... It should be a great day for racing!!!!

Answer 5

I am keeping an eye on the track... if it's a mud pit today think Teuflesburg. He LOVES the slop!