Kentucky Derby 2022 picks and predictions from experts

The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is taking place at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. Saturday.

Cyberknife won the Arkansas Derby. Gun Runner colt should get the distance.

Taiba shocked Messier and Forbidden Kingdom in the Santa Anita Derby. Taiba is trained by Tim Yakteen.

Messier won the SA Derby but lost to Taiba. Captain is a son of Belmont Stakes winner Empire Maker.

Mo Donegal is the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby 2022. Irad Oritz Jr. is one of the sport's best jockeys.

Brad Cox is the favourite to win the Kentucky Derby 2022. Cyberknife is coming off a victory at the Arkansas Derby in April.

Zozos finished second to Epicenter in the Louisiana Derby. Zozo could be set up down the stretch if jockey Manuel Franco can work out the right trip for a horse that can stalk the pace.

Taiba is picking Taiba to win the Kentucky Derby. Taibai has only two starts but won both.

Cyberknife won the Arkansas Derby last month. Cyberknife is 20-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby.

Zandon is one of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby. Zandon has had strong workouts all week at Churchill Downs. Trainer Chad Brown has a serious threat to win the Derby and Messier is 8-1 to be a factor and finish in the money.