The field is almost set for this Saturday’s 143rd Kentucky Derby. HorseRacingFLA.com is proud to announce that the field will have one of this decade’s largest and strongest groups of horses that have raced at either Gulfstream Park or Tampa Bay Downs.
Ten of the 20 likely starters raced in Florida this winter. A number that stands out is that five of those

Jim Freer, Editor
horses could be the top five betting choices. With our consistent, accurate reporting of horse racing in Florida, the 2017 Kentucky Derby is made to order for coverage and handicapping by HorseRacingFLA.com
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This week, HorseRacingFLA.com also will cover the Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) on Friday and other Churchill Downs stakes, with a focus on horses that raced in Florida this year.
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The post position draw for the 143rd Kentucky Derby will be at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday.
We will have a report on Wednesday afternoon.
Scheduled post time on Saturday is 6:34 p.m. EST for the 1 ¼ mile Kentucky Derby (Grade 1.)
At approximately 2:00 p.m., Eastern on Saturday, we will post our predictions and recommended bets for the Kentucky Derby.
COMING TONIGHT: Short details from Jim Freer on Florida horses that will be among favorites – McCraken, Irish War Cry, Gunnevera, Classic Empire, Always Dreaming.
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