Online Horse Betting - Kentucky Derby Picks - Four Horses in Exotic Bets

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Hours of research on the 134th Kentucky Derby failed to single out a horse that I feel comfortable betting online to win. This is the first time in years that I must throw a dart at the bullseye on the wagering board.

However, I have come up with several 3-year-olds I believe have the best chance to hit the board. Here are the thoroughbreds I’ll be using in exactas, trifectas and a Pick 3.

If any contender has a big shot to win it all, it’s Colonel John. The son of Tiznow, who won the first of his two Breeders’ Cup Classics in 2000 at Churchill Downs, captured both preps at 1 1/8 miles. In six career starts, he never was more than three lengths behind in the stretch and won four times and was runner-up twice.

Granted this will be his first start on the dirt, but he took to the main track, firing a bullet 57 4/5 for five furlongs – the best of 62 works on Sunday. The last two winners of the Derby posted bullet works: Street Sense last year and Barbaro in ’06.

I intend to use Court Vision because he stands a good chance of hitting the board if he can stay closer to the pace. The son of Gulch has a solid foundation as a juvenile, winning a pair of stakes, including the Grade 3 Iroquois at Churchill Downs.

Blinkers were placed on Court Vision April 17 and he responded with a bullet 46 1/5 for four furlongs -- the fastest of 25 works. Garrett Gomez stays aboard instead of riding Colonel John, letting Cory Nakatani to keep the mount.

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I can't wait for this race. Talk about Parody like we haven't seen in years. Who has a clue which horse is going to win on Saturday???? Anyone?