Expert Picks and Betting Odds for 2023 Kentucky Derby

The 2023 Kentucky Derby will feature horses from Japan, including UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake and Santa Anita Derby runner-up Mandarin Hero. With a wide-open 18-horse field, Bob Weir, a Beyer Speed Figure maker and horse racing insider, has handicapped the lineup and made his picks. Weir is bullish on the chances of Verifying, a 16-1 longshot trained by Brad Cox, who has never been better and is projected to be forwardly placed. Weir's top pick is an overlooked horse who "could end up with a perfect stalking trip." Weir is sharing his picks and betting strategy exclusively at SportsLine.