John Clay Podcast: Betting strategies for the 2023 Kentucky Derby

By John Clay

Updated May 6, 2023 3:24 PM

2023 Kentucky Derby preview

Click below to view more coverage from the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com previewing the 149th Kentucky Derby to be held May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

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The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs. Post time is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on NBC. John Clay and Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com handicap the race. They talk favorites, long shots, pace scenarios, betting strategies and more. For more Kentucky Derby coverage visit www.kentucky.com.

Note: This podcast was recorded before Practical Move, Continuar, Lord Miles and Skinner scratched out of the Kentucky Derby.

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Ben Roberts

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky men’s basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. He is a Franklin County native and first joined the Herald-Leader in 2006. Support my work with a digital subscription

John Clay

Lexington Herald-Leader

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John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription