Both the horses and the jockeys in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs will offer some talented competition. Riding Eskendereya, jockey John Velaquez, is a favorite to win. The trainer, Todd Pletcher, is still trying to break through at the Derby. So far in his career, this horse might be his best chance. The horse won the Fountain of Youth and Wood Memorial. Expectations for the jockey and horse are high

Lookin at Lucky to be ridden by Garrett Gomez is another strong contender. A four-time winner at the Derby, trainer Bob Baffert, is out for a big win. The present odds are 9-2 for Lookin at Lucky. Sidney’s Candy, with rider Joe Talamo is another favorite. The horse took the win at Santa Anita Derby, Sam Vicente and San Felipe.

With jockey Jose Lezcano riding Ice Box, trainer Nick Zito, with two Derby wins, is looking for his fourth. In an ever-so-close finish, Ice Box won the Florida Derby. Mission Impazible, another of Pletcher’s trained horses, has another chance with rider Rajiv Maragh. The horse won the Louisiana Derby. Awesome Act is another possible winner. Awesome was the winner of the Gotham, though the horse remains somewhat of a long shot. The Kentucky Derby Odds will certainly get all the more interesting.

Along with some talented riders, there are a number of other good horses ready to leave the gates. This year may prove to have a long-shot as the winner.