Those looking to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2017 can be a bit overwhelmed by a field of 20 horses and no clear favorite among them as there had been in each of the past few years. Though there may be…
Those looking to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2017 can be a bit overwhelmed by a field of 20 horses and no clear favorite among them as there had been in each of the past few years.
Though there may be no Nyquist or American Pharaoh among the bunch, there are plenty of expert picks for the 2017 Kentucky Derby to give a bit of guidance to those looking to make a wager on the race. Below is a betting guide for the Kentucky Derby that looks at some of the favorites, as well as expert picks for the trifecta and superfecta.
In the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, there has been no clear favorite emerging from the field. Classic Empire is the odds-on favorite at the moment at 6-to-1 odds, but Always Dreaming is close behind at 9-to-2 odds, and McCracken has also been updated to 6-to-1 odds.
“Of this year’s entrants, Classic Empire and Lookin at Lee have experience racing on a wet track at Churchill Downs. Classic Empire won his career debut by 1½ lengths on a sloppy track, while Lookin at Lee finished second in the Grade III Iroquois on a muddy track.”
“Gormley won the Grade III Sham Stakes on a sloppy track at Santa Anita, Hence broke his maiden on a wet track at Oaklawn Park, and Battle of Midway won his career debut on a wet-fast track at Santa Anita.”
With a field as open as this year’s, finding a favorite can be difficult. Many experts have given their picks on the 2017 Kentucky Derby, providing a bit of a guide for those looking to bet on the race.
While Classic Empire is the pick of most experts, there are a number of other horses identified as frontrunners. Expert Hank Greenberg has pegged Irish War Cry as a potential favorite, and others are leaning toward McCracken.
Jody Demling, who has an eight-year winning streak in both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, said he isn’ t all that high on Classic Empire and recommends looking for some different contenders when betting a trifecta or superfecta and trying a super box, which spreads out the odds a little more.
A $1 bet on the Kentucky Derby paid $864,253.50 in 2005. This year, gamblers see potential for another big score https: //t.co/Vce7JNhQ5M
— Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 5,2017
More betting advice for the 2017 Kentucky Derby can be found here .
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