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Longshots, favorites collide in expert Kentucky Derby picks for 2026
sports4 hours ago

Longshots, favorites collide in expert Kentucky Derby picks for 2026

The 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is set for May 2. Renegade is the 4-1 favorite, with notable rivals including Commandment (6-1), Further Ado (6-1), and The Puma (10-1). Bob Baffert trains Potente and Litmus Test. Racing analyst Michelle Yu’s SportsLine picks skew toward longshots (notably The Puma) and away from Commandment, citing distance concerns and jockey Luis Saez’s Derby record. Her full predictions are available on SportsLine.

Belmont Stakes 2024: Odds, Predictions, and Key Horses Revealed
sports1 year ago

Belmont Stakes 2024: Odds, Predictions, and Key Horses Revealed

The 2024 Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown, will feature 10 horses, including favorites Sierra Leone and Mindframe. Racing analyst Michelle Yu, known for her accurate predictions, offers her picks and advises against betting on Preakness winner Seize the Grey. Yu's top pick is a well-trained horse, and she also highlights a promising longshot. For detailed betting advice, join SportsLine.

Expert predictions and odds for 2023 Belmont Stakes contenders.
sports2 years ago

Expert predictions and odds for 2023 Belmont Stakes contenders.

Jena Antonucci could become the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown race with Peter Pan Stakes winner Arcangelo, who is an 8-1 longshot in the 2023 Belmont Stakes odds. Forte (5-2) and Tapit Trice (3-1) are the favorites in the nine-horse field. Racing reporter and analyst Michelle Yu has made her picks and constructed her 2023 Belmont Stakes bets, with Yu's top pick not being Forte, despite being the reigning two-year-old champion and 5-2 Belmont Stakes favorite. Yu is using Forte only sparingly in her 2023 Belmont Stakes bets.

Expert picks and updated odds for 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
sports3 years ago

Expert picks and updated odds for 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks.

Irad Ortiz Jr. is the favorite to win the 2023 Kentucky Derby on Forte, followed by Tapit Trice and Angel of Empire. Racing reporter and analyst Michelle Yu, who correctly predicted the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby, is low on Tapit Trice and high on longshot Derma Sotogake, a horse from Japan. Yu is also including a massive longshot in her bets. The 2023 Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 6th.

"Kentucky Derby and Oaks 2023: Top Horses, Picks, and Odds"
sports3 years ago

"Kentucky Derby and Oaks 2023: Top Horses, Picks, and Odds"

The 2023 Kentucky Oaks, the most prestigious race in the country for three-year-old fillies, will take place on Friday at Churchill Downs. Racing reporter and analyst Michelle Yu has provided her horse-by-horse analysis, picks, and wagers for the race, including a double-digit longshot who is "bred to be a champ." Yu correctly called the winner of last year's Kentucky Oaks and has a strong track record in handicapping. Affirmative Lady, a 10-1 longshot, is one of her top picks for the race.

Expert predicts 2023 Kentucky Derby winner amidst strong contenders and long shots.
sports3 years ago

Expert predicts 2023 Kentucky Derby winner amidst strong contenders and long shots.

The post draw for the 2023 Kentucky Derby has been held, with Tapit Trice drawing the No. 5 spot. Racing reporter and analyst Michelle Yu has made her predictions and bets for the race, including fading Tapit Trice and backing Practical Move, a 10-1 longshot. Yu correctly predicted the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby and has a strong track record in handicapping. She is also high on a massive longshot and is sharing her picks exclusively at SportsLine.