Kentucky Derby 2014 Predictions

The average bettor does not follow horse racing year-round so when it comes time to the Kentucky Derby many fans have no clue who the top favorites are or any of the contenders for that matter. Since the Kentucky Derby is run by 3 year old Colts it’s not like we can ever see back-to-back winners or build up a fan base around a specific horse. So when your average Joe America wants to bet on the Kentucky Derby he takes to the Internet to look for the top Kentucky Derby 2014 predictions like we got for you today.

The 140th running of the Kentucky Derby promises to be a splendid installment of horse racing’s most popular event. The Kentucky Derby has always been a difficult event to predict because the field typically contains 20 of the world most elite thoroughbreds, trainers and jockeys all competing for a coveted championship. Take note that these horse betting picks will help you with all your Kentucky Derby online betting predictions this year and can continue to be used for the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. One Kentucky Derby prediction that will come true is that the Derby will continue to be the epicenter of horse racing for decades to come.

In terms of actual Kentucky Derby predictions, if Candy Boy can surprise the field with a late charge, he could get it done. Candy Boy must perform well in the Santa Anita Derby to be able to secure a spot in the field at the Kentucky Derby which makes Kentucky Derby betting all the more lucrative for US players. California Chrome looks like he could be a Derby winner as well. The betting odds on these two horses will fluctuate between now and time to post. If these two horses make it into the Kentucky Derby, you could cash in big on this prediction by betting on these two horses in an exacta box. This means that if these two horses finish in first or second place, you get the exacta payout for this duo. Besides the tradition, the fan fare and the nicely dressed people, the best part of the Kentucky Derby is betting on the horses.