The 151st Kentucky Derby headed to the post Saturday with the prospect of a wet track, an open slot in the starting gate and no firm favorite. Aside from the potential weather, the race shaped up as an entertaining and potentially lucrative wagering opportunity -- and a chance for one or more of the 19 3-year-olds to separage toward eventual stardom.

Saturday marks the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, the greatest two minutes in sports and one of the most bet-on events of the year. According to Churchill Downs, $210.7 million was wagered on the race last year,

The Kentucky Derby offers one of the most unique betting opportunities in the sport. One reason: The race is 1¼ miles long and has up to 20 horses in the field. Because all of the horses are 3 years old,

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Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert returns to the Kentucky Derby in search of a seventh victory on Saturday, but the Michael McCarthy-trained Journalism is the California colt favored to capture the first jewel in US flat racing's Triple Crown.

Journalism is a deserving Kentucky Derby favorite