Now, having said all that, I find, rarely, does the favorite actually win the Kentucky Derby, so I have made my three picks. I believe my favorites are between Gemologist (9-1) and Take Charge Indy (15-1) and Dullahan (10-1), so if I were a bettin' gal, my trifecta box would be Gemologist-Take Charge Indy-Dullahan. In statistics, Gemologist is pretty high up on the favorite list, but he is in an outside post, which can cause some problems. Take Charge Indy and Dullahan are both ridden by seasoned jockies who have won the Kentucky Derby three times. If the truth be told, any of these 20 horses could easily win. They are all great; if they were not great, there is no way they would be running for the roses on the first Saturday in May.
So, put on your best hat and start sipping a Mint Julep and cheer on these fascinating athletes. I pray that each horse crosses the finish line safely.