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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Stephen Whyno

Wide-open Kentucky Derby leaves experts struggling to pick favorite

The Kentucky Derby's famously chaotic start, with twenty horses bursting from the gate in a mad dash, often decides the "most exciting two minutes in sports" in mere seconds. This year's 152nd running, however, is exceptionally wide open.

Even veteran race caller Larry Collmus, who typically zeroes in on the frontrunner for NBC's television broadcast, admits to being stumped by this year's challenge.

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