Kentucky Derby 2022 predictions, bets: Top expert picks for win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, superfecta

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You should consider pedigree, connections, results and track conditions before placing your 2022 Kentucky Derby bets.

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Time is running out ahead of Saturday's 6:57 p.m. ET post time, when Churchill Downs will host the 148th Run for the Roses.

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Trainer Steve Asmussen has more wins than anyone in the history of North American horse racing, but he's 0-for-23 in his career at he Kentucky Derby.

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Asmussen trains Epicenter, one of the 2022 Kentucky Derby favorites at 7-2 in the 2022 Kentucky Derby odds.

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Zandon built momentum with an impressive win at the Blue Grass Stakes on a rainy day

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and is the 3-1 favorite with a potentially wet track in store at Churchill Downs after rain on Friday.

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With so much to consider while making your 2022 Kentucky Derby picks, a little expert help can go a long way.

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