LOUISVILLE, Ky. _ It's been described as a "wide-open" Kentucky Derby with many trainers feeling like they have a legitimate shot to join their colt in the winner's circle on Saturday.
"When you look at it just on numbers, it's very evenly matched," said racing analyst Mike Battaglia after announcing his morning-line odds for Churchill Downs on Wednesday. "There's no ... freakish 2-year-olds that have continued on as a 3-year-old.
In fact, every Derby horse seems to have a chink in the armor. But there's a lot to like about the contenders, especially the favorite, Classic Empire.
Five things to consider Saturday:
