The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday (6:57 p.m. ET post time) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the beginning of the most important stretch of the horse racing season — the Triple Crown — and is the biggest single day in the sport.
Journalism is the 3-1 favorite on the morning line, but those odds will change throughout the week — and especially on race day.
Yahoo Sports spoke with Lane Gold, host of Kentucky's Winners Circle, to preview the favorites and long shots in the race, as well as get a few best bets.