Betting Tips and Picks for the 2017 Kentucky Derby 4e4n27

The 2017 Kentucky Derby is wide open for the taken. The Derby is one of the single most bet on sports in all of the calendar year. Many call it the most exciting two minutes in all of the sports. The event takes place at the Churchill Downs; in Louisville Kentucky. Betting on the Derby is just something those that follow sports, and bet on sports do. Let’s take a look at some of the best betting tips and picks for the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

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Classic Empire 4/1 1i337

Classic Empire is the son of Pioneer of the Nile. Classic Empire was the best juvenile in the horse racing community in 2016. During the year, the horse, along with Mark Casse and Julien Leparoux won two Grade 1 stakes, including a late win at Churchill downs. This is a tough, physical horse that is up for the challenge of the 2017 Kentucky Derby.

Always Dreaming 4/1 4n1c4y

The Todd Pletcher and John Velazquez combination have got to be one of the best in the race. Pletcher has won the Eclipse Award 7 times. Always Dreaming definitely has the talent to take down this race. Can Velazquez and Always Dreaming handle the adversity that will be thrown at them early in this race? Always Dreaming has Big League talent, which is why the odds at 4/1 are one of the favorites.

Irish War Cry 13/2 571g3s

You got to love Irish War Cry. The good looking son of Curlin did well at the Wood Memorial. It was a great bounce back from a terrible performance at the Fountain of Youth. Some are concerned that Irish War Cry will wilt under pressure late in this race, but the most dangerous speed in this event belongs to Irish War Cry!

McCraken 7/1 6t6y1n

This horse is one that many are touting as the fastest in the event. Ian Wilkes and Brian Hernandez Jr have this bay colt ready to etch a name in racing history. McCraken really likes Churchill Downs, so if not a bring home the Gold for McCraken, it’s hard to imagine we do not see a Top 3 finish.

Gunnervera 12/1 4m5f2h

Antonio Sano and Javier Castellano have a horse that loves the ten furlongs. This is a horse that has a prowess for coming in quick at the end. Gunnervera won the Fountain of Youth and seems to be on the right track. At 8/1 odds, Gunnervera is definitely in the running to be quite the contender for the Kentucky Derby.

There is a look at a few of the favorites to take down the 2017 Kentucky Derby. The race is slated to start 6:34 pm local time from the Churchill Downs in Louisville. Our pick to win the 2017 version of the Kentucky Derby is Irish War Cry. At 13/2 odds, this horse appears to be ready to take the big stage. Classic Empire and Always Dreaming are the big names, but Irish War Cry is going to steal the show. Best of luck with all your 2017 Kentucky Derby betting!

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