Kentucky Derby 137: Our editor handicaps the race [Kentucky Derby]

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14. Shackleford, Castanon/Romans, 12-1

Dialed In is a favorite and Shackleford barely lost to him in the Florida Derby. He's hit the board in three of his last four races, although never beating a Derby winner. He also seems to be the sexy pick in the media center.

Conclusion: I like this pony.

15. Midnight Interlude, Espinoza/Baffert, 10-1

Daily Racing Form said, "The blunt truth is Midnight Interlude has minimal chance to win the Derby—a charitabe estimate is 3 percent." Let's go with that.

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

16. Animal Kingdom, Velazquez/Motion, 30-1

While he beat two Derby horses his last time out (Twinspired and Decisive Moment), I don't like either of them. Plus, he's never raced on dirt and this race will be his first with this jockey.

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

17. Soldat, A.Garcia/McLaughlin, 12-1

He's hit the board in seven of his last eight races, but lost to two Derby horses his last time out.

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

18. Uncle Mo, Velazquez/Repole Stable, 9-2

Uncle Mo was scratched on Friday so you can't gamble on him (I found that out the hard way).

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

19. Nehro, Nakatani/Asmussen,  6-1

Lost by a neck to Archarcharch and Pants on Fire in his last two races, beating Mucho Macho Man in the latter.

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

20. Watch Me Go, Bejarano/O'Connell, 50-1

He's on the outside, has never raced against Derby competitors and is under a new-to-him jockey.

Conclusion: I do not like this pony.

About Zach Everson
A freelance writer, editor, and consultant, my work focuses on travel and culture. I've contributed to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, Air Canada's enRoute, BlackBook, AOL Travel, Gridskipper, Deadspin, and Budget Travel. I'm the editor of Eater Louisville and the director of content and editorial strategy for Louisville.com.
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