Kentucky Derby 2023 Predictions

The Kentucky Derby 2023 will be hosted at the Churchill Downs racetrack on the 6^th of May. It is the 149^thedition of the race which dates back to 1875. Continue reading to learn more about our Kentucky Derby 2023 predictions and which horses you should keep an eye out for.

Kentucky Derby 2023 Predictions: The Favourites

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I horse race that is hosted annually in Kentucky. It stretches to 1.25 miles of dirt track. The categories of horses that can compete in the race include colts and geldings and fillies. To participate in the race, horses are required to complete the Road to the Kentucky Race qualification. It is a series of races that take place right before the Kentucky Derby. The Derby accepts up to 20 horses. It is North America’s most viewed horse racing event. According to online sportsbook news in the US, we take a look at the list of candidates for the race.

Forte

Forte, the 3-year-old colt, is the top pick to win the Kentucky Derby. He was groomed under the guidance of Todd Pletcher and was born and bred in Kentucky. Out of his past seven races, he has clinched the top spot six times, with a fourth-place finish at the 2022 Sanford (G3) being his only exception.

Practical Move

Another top contender poised to potentially win the Kentucky Derby is Practical Move. Similar to Forte, he’s a 3-year-old colt, bred in Kentucky. Under the tutelage of Tim Yakteen, Practical Move has raced for Amestoy, Leslie A., Amestoy, Jr., Pierre Jean, and Beasley, Roger K. Out of his last seven races, he has secured victories four times, came in second once, and managed two third-place finishes.

Tapit Trice

Tapit Trice is the third favourite to win the Kentucky Derby. He is a 3 year old colt that was trained by Todd Pletcher. Bred in Kentucky, the young horse has raced from 2022 to 2023 and has completed five races. Of the five races that he has completed, he has won four times and finished third at the Msw.

Mage

Mage is a three year old colt that was bred in Kentucky. He has only raced three times but has won once, meaning his win percentage is around 33%. His other finishes include finishing fourth and finishing second. He was trained by Gustavo Delgado.

Two Phil’s

Two Phil’s is a Kentucky born colt that is 3 years old. He was trained by Larry Rivelli. He has raced eight times, winning four of the races and finishing second, third, fifth and seventh in his other races.

Kentucky Derby 2023 Predictions: How to Bet

If you want to bet on the Kentucky Derby, there are a variety of different outright bets that you can place. It is also possible to bet on the horse and the jockey you believe is going to win. So, the favourites to win are Forte, Practical Move and Tapit Trice.

It is possible to place an outright bet on the race winner. However, it is also possible to bet on which horse will finish second, third and so on. You may also want to place bets on easier targets, such as a favourite to finish in the top 3. However, these sorts of bets are safer but do not have as high odds. We hope that our Kentucky Derby 2023 predictions will give you a better idea of which horses you believe are going to win the race.

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