Kentucky Derby Expert Picks

Get Kentucky Derby picks from our racing experts listing who they think will win the Kentucky Derby. Each racing analyst has studied the race in detail.

Kentucky Derby Expert Picks

 

There are no shortage of opinions and angles when handicapping the Kentucky Derby. With up to 20 horses leaving the starting gate on the First Saturday in May, let our experts help you find good plays and picks for your Kentucky Derby betting. Once you find your favorite personality or a good looking pick, head over to TwinSpires.com to back your pick with a $2 win bet!

 

Kevin Kilroy

Kevin Kilroy is a racing and handicapping analyst covering the racing at Churchill Downs, Colonial Downs, Ellis Park, Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.

Kilroy's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. Coal Battle

  • 2. Sovereignty

  • 3. Journalism

  • 4. Citizen Bull

  • 5. Sandman

  • 6. Rapture

  • 7. River Thames

  • 8. Captain Cook

  • 9. Tappan Street

  • 10. Burnham Square

Kilroy's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Muhimma

  • 2. Good Cheer

  • 3. Simply Joking

  • 4. Tenma

  • 5. Quietside

  • 6. The Queens M G

  • 7. Five G

  • 8. Velvet Vortex

  • 9. Myriad Love (JPN)

  • 10. Ballerina d'Oro

Kaitlin Free

Kaitlin Free is currently a reporter and analyst for Churchill Downs.

Kaitlin Free's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. River Thames

  • 2. Journalism

  • 3. Sovereignty

  • 4. Barnes

  • 5. Disco Time

  • 6. East Avenue

  • 7. Citizen Bull

  • 8. Rodriguez

  • 9. Aviator Gui

  • 10. Rhino (JPN)

Kaitlin Free's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Muhimma

  • 2. Good Cheer

  • 3. Myriad Love (JPN)

  • 4. Simply Joking

  • 5. Eclatant

  • 6. Tenma

  • 7. La Cara

  • 8. Take Charge Milady

  • 9. Chasten

  • 10. Admit

James Scully

James Scully writes and handicaps for Brisnet.com, TwinSpires.com and KentuckyDerby.com. Find more coverage of the Kentucky Derby by James Scully here: https://www.twinspires.com/edge/authors/jscully/

James Scully's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. Journalism

  • 2. Sovereignty

  • 3. Sandman

  • 4. Citizen Bull

  • 5. Barnes

  • 6. Burnham Square

  • 7. Flood Zone

  • 8. Coal Battle

  • 9. John Hancock

  • 10. Captain Cook

James Scully's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Good Cheer

  • 2. Tenma

  • 3. Her Laugh

  • 4. Quietside

  • 5. Muhimma

  • 6. Drexel Hill

  • 7. Running Away

  • 8. Five G

  • 9. Simply Joking

  • 10. Ballerina d'Oro

Joe Kristufek

Joe Kristufek is the Senior Producer & Racing Analyst for Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds and Ellis Park.

Joe Kristufek's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. Journalism

  • 2. Sovereignty

  • 3. Barnes

  • 4. Citizen Bull

  • 5. Burnham Road

  • 6. Patch Adams

  • 7. River Thames

  • 8. Tappan Street

  • 9. Sandman

  • 10. Coal Battle

Joe Kristufek's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Tenma

  • 2. Good Cheer

  • 3. Quietside

  • 4. Running Away

  • 5. Her Laugh

  • 6. Muhimma

  • 7. Myriad Love

  • 8. Simply Joking

  • 9. Ballerina d'Oro

  • 10. La Cara

Vance Hanson

Vance Hanson is a contributing writer and editor for Brisnet.com, TwinSpires.com and KentuckyDerby.com. Find more Kentucky Derby handicapping by Vance Hanson here: https://www.twinspires.com/edge/authors/vance.hanson/

Vance Hanson's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. Sovereignty

  • 2. Journalism

  • 3. Citizen Bull

  • 4. Barnes

  • 5. Captain Cook

  • 6. Poster

  • 7. Flood Zone

  • 8. River Thames

  • 9. Coal Battle

  • 10. Burning Glory

Vance Hanson's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Good Cheer

  • 2. Muhimma

  • 3. Quietside

  • 4. Ballerina d'Oro

  • 5. Tenma

  • 6. Non Compliant

  • 7. Simply Joking

  • 8. Her Laugh

  • 9. Scottish Lassie

  • 10. Take Charge Milady

Kellie Reilly

Kellie Reilly is a staff writer in the Editorial Department at Brisnet.com and is a regular contributor to the TwinSpires.com blog and KentuckyDerby.com. Find more coverage of the Kentucky Derby by Kellie Reilly here: https://www.twinspires.com/edge/authors/kellie-reilly/

Kellie Reilly's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

  • 1. Journalism

  • 2. Sovereignty

  • 3. Chancer McPatrick

  • 4. Barnes

  • 5. Burnham Square

  • 6. Citizen Bull

  • 7. Coal Battle

  • 8. Hill Road

  • 9. Rodriguez

  • 10. Caldera

Kellie Reilly's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

  • 1. Good Cheer

  • 2. Tenma

  • 3. La Cara

  • 4. Simply Joking

  • 5. Her Laugh

  • 6. Quietside

  • 7. Muhimma

  • 8. Ballerina d'Oro

  • 9. Running Away

  • 10. Velvet Vortex

Tony Calo

Churchill Downs Racing Analyst as well as Turfway Park and Ellis Park Announcer.

Tony Calo's Top 10 Kentucky Derby

  • 1. JOURNALISM

  • 2. SOVEREIGNTY

  • 3. TAPPAN STREET

  • 4. CITIZEN BULL

  • 5. BARNES

  • 6. COAL BATTLE

  • 7. BURNHAM SQUARE

  • 8. VASSIMO

  • 9. SANDMAN

  • 10. TIZTASTIC

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