The 2014 Kentucky Derby is in just 3 short weeks. We at The Whitley Group are more excited than usual about this years wagering opportunities. The reason for all the anticipation for huge profits can be summed up in two words…California Chrome!  Casual fans as well as many sports books and other handicapping “pros” will make this years Kentucky Derby post time favorite 2-1 or perhaps even 9/5. This is the kind of undeserved action we live for. Can “Chrome” win the race? Yes… Will he win?? We are betting he won’t. IF California Chrome wins he will do so with out any of my money. Please don’t ever take 2-1 on any of your horse wagers and this is even more true regarding the Kentucky Derby. There are 19 other quality 3 year olds also running. The fact that one horse is receiving so much support in the race makes EVERY OTHER HORSE a value play. We will separate the tangle of the other 19 and and will never suggest a wager on any favorite, not in a 5K maiden claimer or the Kentucky Derby. As we wait for the final list of Derby entries and the all important post position draw, let me leave you with one final thought, If you like so many millions of others believe California Chrome can not lose the Kentucky Derby, pour your self an iced tea, sit back and just enjoy the race. But NEVER take 2-1 on any horse competing at a track he’s never raced on,with 150,000 screaming race fans while competing against 19 other’s that are trying to beat him. The value will be found if the post time favorite loses and in the other races leading up to the derby. The Whitley Group will be offering a full caed analysis of the entire card for Churchill Downs for Saturday May 3rd that will include our suggestions for the Kentucky derby.