Litfin's review: A wet opener
After several inches of rain on Wednesday, all three scheduled turf races including the featured $100,000 Elusive Quality Stakes were switched to the main track.
After several inches of rain on Wednesday, all three scheduled turf races including the featured $100,000 Elusive Quality Stakes were switched to the main track.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Friday, May 2.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Churchill Downs on Friday, May 2.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Belmont on Friday, May 2.
Wicked Strong, Intense Holiday, and Danza are among the Kentucky Derby horses who have impressed Mike Welsch with their training leading up to the race.
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Friday, May 2.
DRF Plus closer looks for Belmont on Friday, May 2.

Derby futures players holding tickets at 30-1 and 32-1 on California Chrome are among those with the best long-term wagering value on Kentucky Derby 140.
DRF Plus closer looks for Churchill Downs on Friday, May 2.

Plotting the race flow of a 20-horse stampede is difficult at best, and this year’s Kentucky Derby is as complex a puzzle as any in recent memory.