Kentucky Derby

Vote: Who do you think will win the 144th Kentucky Derby?

By Jared Peck
Wendy Hall of Louisville took a selfie Tuesday in front of the Aristides sculpture at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 before a crowd estimated at 10,000. When the 2018 Derby gets underway Saturday, a crowd of around 160,000 is expected for the celebration of the 144th running of the Triple Crown's first leg.
Wendy Hall of Louisville took a selfie Tuesday in front of the Aristides sculpture at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Aristides won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 before a crowd estimated at 10,000. When the 2018 Derby gets underway Saturday, a crowd of around 160,000 is expected for the celebration of the 144th running of the Triple Crown's first leg. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com

The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs and features what some horse racing observers believe is the strongest field ever.

Who do you think will win the blanket of roses? Make your pick and see where your choice ranks among the other fans taking the poll.

Voting ends at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

This story was originally published May 2, 2018 at 12:25 PM with the headline "Vote: Who do you think will win the 144th Kentucky Derby?."

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