Handicapping the Kentucky Derby: Who and How to Bet!

US Racing’s senior editor Derek Simon analyzes the 2019 Kentucky Derby, discussing the top contenders and providing various Kentucky Derby statistics.

Note: Omaha Beach was scratched since this video was recorded.

Derek Simon

Posted on May 2, 2019

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