How to pick a Kentucky Derby winner

Most people watch the Kentucky Derby and think the goal is to pick the fastest horse and hope it wins. While that might work in smaller races, it does not translate on the first Saturday in May.The distance at the Derby is longer than the horses have ever run, the field is crowded (usually 20 horses) and the early pace is often swift, a combination that creates uncertainty that casual bettors underestimate. The race is less about raw ability and more about fit.Advertisement