LOUISVILLE, Ky. – We’re eight races into this Kentucky Derby card and have just seen Obligatory blast last to first to win the Derby City Distaff, her first Grade 1.  

RACE 5: KID CASH (#1)

Belmont | Race 8 | Post Time 4:19 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

Kentucky Derby picks and analysis from Daily Racing Form handicappers across the United States.

Mike Beer

1. Mo Donegal
2. Tawny Port
3. Smile Happy
4. Zandon

RACE 7: RUN UP THE SCORE (#6)

Belmont | Race 2 | Post Time 1:33 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up

RACE 2: EASY SHOT (#6)

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TIGRE DI SLUGO

Trainer: Mike Puype

Last race: April 30, race 4

Finish: 2^nd by 2 1/4

Beyer: 94

Off one year with niggling issues, this closing sprinter finished willingly in a Grade 3 won by front-running favorite. If he stays sound, Tigre Di Slugo can have a big summer.

MIDNIGHT MEMORIES

Trainer: Sean McCarthy

Last race: April 30, race 8

Andrew Beyer and Daily Racing Form National Correspondent Jay Privman handicap and discuss the leading Kentucky Derby contenders.