LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Graham Motion’s first two Kentucky Derby experiences were so thoroughly miserable that he was in no rush to get back to Churchill Downs to participate in the world’s most famous horse race. Thus far, the third time has not been the charm.

Dave Flores will have a chance to strike it rich Saturday as the contestant chosen to make the $100,000 win wager in the second annual Derby Dream Bet Sweepstakes, sponsored by Churchill and NBC Sports.

Flores, from the south side of Chicago, told NBC that he has attended the Derby at least 20 times. His name was randomly drawn among the thousands that entered the sweepstakes, which closed April 24.

An analysis of the three Derby Future Wager pools offered earlier this year reveals the usual assortment of overlays and underlays.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Regardless of what horse you may like to win the 137th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, there is little doubt that two speedy horses should be prominent for at least a fair portion of the way: Comma to the Top and Shackleford.

Of that pair, there seems to be greater sentiment that Shackleford is more inclined to hang around for the end. The colt is 12-1 on the morning line, while Comma to the Top is 30-1.

LOUISVILLE, KY. – Though he had a spirited 1 1/2-mile gallop over a tight and fast Churchill Downs main track on Thursday morning, Uncle Mo’s status for Saturday’s 137th Kentucky Derby remained in limbo and a decision on whether or not he runs could be made by Thursday night or Friday morning, according to his owner, Mike Repole.

LAS VEGAS – The long and winding road to the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby comes to an end Saturday, and there has been no shortage of casualties along the way.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Things appeared to be going swimmingly for Archarcharch and his connections in the three weeks since their 3-year-old won the Arkansas Derby.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Dialed In was listed as the 4-1 favorite by Daily Racing Form national handicapper Mike Watchmaker after being assigned post 8 in a full field of 20 3-year-olds entered to run Saturday in the 137th running of the $2 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.