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 and boast a combined experience spanning over 200 years.

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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 $25 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. Commandment
2. Renegade
3. Emerging Market
4. Incredibolt
5. The Puma
6. Chief Wallabee
7. Golden Tempo
8. Silent Tactic
9. Reagan's Honor
10. Nearly

Kilroy's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Zany
2. Bella Ballerina
3. Explora
4. Life of Joy
5. French Friction
6. Counting Stars
7. On Time Girl
8. Bottle of Rouge
9. Dazzling Dame
10. Prom Queen

Kaitlin Benson

Kaitlin Benson is currently a reporter and analyst at Churchill Downs, Turfway Park, and Colonial Downs. Kaitlin is also well versed in international races including stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in Europe and Asia.

Kaitlin Benson's Kentucky Derby Top 10 List

1. Commandment
2. The Puma
3. Renegade
4. Fulleffort
5. Golden Tempo
6. Danon Bourbon
7. Chief Wallabee
8. Incredibolt
9. Further Ado
10. Emerging Market

Kaitlin Benson's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Percy's Bar
2. Zany
3. Meaning
4. Explora
5. Counting Stars
6. Life of Joy
7. Prom Queen
8. She Be Smooth
9. Bella Ballerina
10. Bottle of Rouge

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. Commandment
2. Renegade
3. Chief Wallabee
4. Further Ado
5. The Puma
6. Emerging Market
7. Incredibolt
8. Fulleffort
9. Pavlovian
10. Potente

James Scully's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Percy's Bar
2. Zany
3. Bella Ballerina
4. Life Of Joy
5. Counting Stars
6. Meaning
7. Always a Runner
8. Prom Queen
9. Explora
10. Bottle of Rouge

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. Renegade
2. Commandment
3. The Puma
4. Chief Wallabee
5. Further Ado
6. Emerging Market
7. Pavlovian
8. Golden Tempo
9. Danon Bourbon
10. Silent Tactic

Joe Kristufek's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Prom Queen
2. Zany
3. Explora
4. Counting Stars
5. Life of Joy
6. Percy's Bar
7. Bella Ballerina
8. Meaning
9. She Be Smooth
10. Search Party

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. Commandment
2. Renegade
3. The Puma
4. Chief Wallabee
5. Incredibolt
6. Silent Tactic
7. Emerging Market
8. Fulleffort
9. Iron Honor
10. Golden Tempo

Vance Hanson's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Zany
2. Life of Joy
3. Meaning
4. Bella Ballerina
5. Counting Stars
6. Prom Queen
7. Explora
8. Bottle of Rouge
9. My Miss Mo
10. Luv Your Neighbor

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. Renegade
2. The Puma
3. Commandment
4. Further Ado
5. Silent Tactic
6. Danon Bourbon
7. Chief Wallabee
8. Incredibolt
9. Emerging Market
10. Pavlovian

Kellie Reilly's Kentucky Oaks Top 10 List

1. Zany
2. Life of Joy
3. Percy's Bar
4. Always a Runner
5. Prom Queen
6. Meaning
7. Bella Ballerina
8. Counting Stars
9. She Be Smooth
10. Explora

Tony Calo

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

Tony Calo's Top 10 Kentucky Derby

1. Renegade
2. Commandment
3. The Puma
4. Chief Wallabee
5. Emerging Market
6. Further Ado
7. Golden Tempo
8. Fulleffort
9. Incredibolt
10. Silent Tactic

Tony Calo's Top 10 Kentucky Oaks

1. Counting Stars
2. Life of Joy
3. Zany
4. Percy's Bar
5. Prom Queen
6. Meaning
7. Bella Ballerina
8. Explora
9. She Be Smooth
10. Bottle of Rouge

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How do our racing analysts pick a winning horse in the Kentucky Derby?

Our racing analysts spend the full racing season following potential horses on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. From family and foaling, to auction sales or training workouts and performances in key races -- each fact and data point provides clues.

The on track simulcast teams know 'the beat' of the barns and can see the horses in person every day. Similarly the TwinSpires team focuses on a multi-faceted approach of pedigree handicapping for picks to finely crafted wagering strategies. They also know what data to sift through by Brisnet. Traditionally the strike rate for the team as a whole is very high.

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