The Kentucky Wildcats have shared their Derby picks!

Who will win the Kentucky Derby? Just ask the thoroughbreds in Lexington — they’ve got all of the answers for Big Blue Nation.

The returning Wildcats were asked for their picks ahead of the 152nd running of the Derby at Churchill Downs, and let me be the first to tell you, they’re all over the place. Some are predicting the trendy contenders to bring home the Garland of Roses while others are taking a stab at some serious longshots toward the bottom of the field.

And when I say longshots, I mean longshots.

Malachi Moreno

• 11. Incredibolt (24-1)
  • Trainer: Riley Mott
  • Jockey: Jaime Torres
  • Owner: Pin Oak Stud

Kam Williams

• 3. Intrepido (46-1)
  • Trainer: Jeff Mullins
  • Jockey: Hector Berrios
  • Owner: Dutch Girl Holdings and Irving Ventures

Braydon Hawthorne

• 8. So Happy (5-1)
  • Trainer: Mark Glatt
  • Jockey: Mike Smith
  • Owner: Norman Stables and Saints or Sinners

Trent Noah

• 19. Golden Tempo (25-1)
  • Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
  • Jockey: Jose Ortiz 
  • Owner: Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable

Reece Potter

• 18. Further Ado (6-1)
  • Trainer: Brad Cox
  • Jockey: John Velazquez
  • Owner: Spendthrift Farm

Who will be the closest, or even nail their pick? Well, last year, it was Mark Fox representing the Wildcats in the Winner’s Circle — he predicted the win for Sovereignty, while Mark Pope picked Render Judgment (No. 17), Cody Fueger had Publisher (No. 14) and Mikhail McLean went with Burnham Square (No. 6).

If Moreno, Noah or especially Williams are right, they’ll make BBN followers very, very rich.

Who are you picking?

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