Derby Picks...

In 2008, prior to TheSportsVerdicts inception, I accurately called Big Brown's historic defeat in the Belmont and Curlin's dramatic defeat in the Breeder's Cup. In both cases, making huge scores off small bets.

Dennis of Cork in the Belmont and Raven's Pass along with HenrytheNavigator in the Breeder's Cup my past successes, so here goes for the 135th Derby.

Boxing off Pioneerof the Nile with 2 horses from the UAE, Desert Party and Regal Ransom.

Pioneerof the Nile has been dominate over the past several months and the stable mates from the UAE are my darkhorses. Can't bet favorites and expect to make any money.

Need two of the three to hit the ticket to be a winner.

Also wheeled Desert Party and Regal Ransom with the field in the exacta.

Can I go 3 for 3?

the 'Run for the Roses' goes off Saturday around 6 eastern.

Fight On,

Nate