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Kentucky Derby 2019 picks: Our experts make their predictions

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Kentucky Derby 2019 picks: Our experts make their predictions

The Kentucky Derby is unpredictable and difficult to predict. Last year more money was wagered on the race than ever before. More than $625 million has been bet on it over the last four years. The 145th edition of the Run for the Roses takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday.

Jerry Izenberg has covered every Kentucky Derby since 1964. He thinks the horse nobody is talking about is worth a look in the mud.

Keith Sargeant's horse won the Florida Derby. Jason Servis has won a Derby before. Game Winner is 2-for-2 in 2019. Roadster is unbeaten as a two-year-old.

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