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Kentucky Derby updates: Epicenter, Taiba now the favorites

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Kentucky Derby updates: Epicenter, Taiba now the favorites

Epicenter and Taiba are the new Kentucky Derby favorites. Zandon is the 3-1 morning line favorite. The 148th Kentucky derby is taking place at Churchill Downs. It's the first full Derby since the coronavirus pandemic. Last year's race was limited to 150,000 people. This year, the target is close to full capacity.  The 2020 running was delayed until Labor Day weekend. For two years, there was no Derby.

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