# Why this year’s Kentucky Derby is wide open

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Podcast: [The Excerpt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-excerpt-742145)
Published: 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This year's Kentucky Derby returns with a wide open field and no clear favorite. Courier Journal reporters Jason Frakes and Kirby Adams join The Excerpt to talk about the top horses to watch , betting strategy , post position impact and ongoing horse safety concerns at Churchill Downs. They also break down Derby traditions , fashion trends , celebrity appearances and what makes this race one of the biggest events in sports . Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to  podcasts@usatoday.com .  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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