Video: How to bet Saturday's Derby trio
The Belmont Derby (G1), Indiana Derby (G3), and Iowa Derby will all be held this Saturday. Handicappers Ed DeRosa and Sara Elbadwi discuss all three events for 3-year-olds that feature the return of some Kentucky Derby contenders and hopefuls that did not enter the starting gate in May.
In the Belmont Derby, five European invaders will clash with the American contingent. The morning line odds indicate the competitive nature of this 13 horse field. DeRosa's Kentucky Derby selection, No. 9 Tiz the Bomb (6-1 ML), returns to the grass and is his top pick.
The Indiana Derby and Iowa Derby will both be run on dirt. Rattle N Roll and Actuator were entered in both races and both opt to run in the Indiana Derby.
Un Ojo, upset winner of the Rebel Stakes, returns in the Indiana Derby as well after hitting the rail in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and having some minor hoof issues that necessitated a scratch prior to the Kentucky Derby.
The two standout contenders in the Iowa Derby are No. 3 Major General (2-1 ML) and No. 5 Conagher (4-1 ML).
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