"Expert Tips and Best Bets for Winning Big at the 2023 Kentucky Derby"

The 149th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, with 18 horses competing for a purse of $3 million. Morning-line favorite Forte was scratched, making the race more wide open. Betting on the ponies has a long history in the US, and odds are determined by a pari-mutuel system. A $1 trifecta with a five-horse box is suggested, with five horses selected and a payout if three of them finish first, second, and third. The favorites include Tapit Trice and Angel Of Empire, while long shots include Confidence Game and Reincarnate.