Horse Betting

Kenneth Strong’s Top Picks and Betting Strategies for the 149th Kentucky Derby

Kenneth Strong’s Top Picks and Betting Strategies for the 149th Kentucky Derby

Handicapper Kenneth Strong reveals his top picks for the 149th Kentucky Derby, highlighting favorite Forte and Japanese runners Mandarin Hero and Derma Sotogake as strong contenders, along with the improving longshot Mage. As Japanese horses continue to excel in international racing, Strong provides valuable betting strategies for bettors looking to maximize their chances of success in this year’s Derby.

My Top Five Horses for This Saturday’s Belmont Stakes

The Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park

The Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday is an important 2023 Kentucky Derby prep race with a $400,000 prize purse. Forte is the early favorite among the 10 entries, and the race also includes three other legitimate contenders and one live longshot.

How to Bet on Horses

Read our Race Betting Guide to get insight on all of the types of wagering options in horse racing. Dig deeper below to get tips on the most popular exotic wagers with winning strategies provided by expert Kenneth Strong.