Who should you bet on in the 2024 Kentucky Derby? Here's who the experts are picking.
Published in Horse Racing
The 2024 Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and the Herald-Leader has asked horse racing experts around the country for their top handicapping picks.
Florida Derby winner Fierceness is the favorite, with Blue Grass Stakes winner Sierra Leone next on the morning line, and Catching Freedom, Forever Young and Just a Touch among the other top contenders for the roses.
Here’s a look at the predictions from the experts, which included some long-shot bets.
John Clay
Herald-Leader
Win: Sierra Leone
Place: Fierceness
Show: Honor Marie
Comment: A $2.3 million colt with experienced owners and a top trainer proves that sometimes you get what you pay for.
Mark Story
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