May 4, 2019; Louisville, KY, USA; Flavien Prat aboard Country House (20) , John Velazquez aboard Code of Honor (13) and Luis Saez aboard Maximum Security (7) race to the finish during the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
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The reshuffled Triple Crown 2020 schedule began with Tiz The Law’s noteworthy triumph at the Belmont Stakes. The races are presently stopped until September 5th. During the first Saturday of September, the 2020 Kentucky Derby is going to be held at the renowned Churchill Downs.

Usually, the Run for the Roses is the starting race in the Triple Crown. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 modified the horse racing schedule all through the globe. Even though the Kentucky Derby was rescheduled, the nation’s best horses will still race to overturn Tiz The Law’s winning odds. Although there are still a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby, it is never too early to check out the strongest contenders.

2020 Kentucky Derby Expert Picks

The 2020 Kentucky Derby was rescheduled for September 5, Saturday, because of continuous safety measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. The 146th run on Saturday is going to be aired at 3 pm ET on NBC. It can also be streamed online via the NBC Sports application and NBCSports.com.

Twenty well-bred horses are set to leave the starting gate during the Kentucky Derby’s 146th race. With this many potential winners, there is no shortage of angles and opinions on which steed will rise triumphant. Looking over the past TVG horse racing results is vital in predicting possible winners in the Derby. However, it will also do you good to check out these expert picks to help you single out great picks for the nearing Kentucky Derby.

Tiz the Law

Tiz the Law was reared by Twin Creeks Farm. As a yearling, he was sold for $110,000. Being the offspring of Constitution and Tizfiz, Tiz the Law had always demonstrated tremendous early racing potential.

Tiz the Law immediately proved his racing capability by achieving an astounding triumph in the renowned Champagne at Belmont Park. The steed stretched up over a mile and stepped up in class during the race. Although Tiz the Law staggered at the beginning, he quickly regained momentum. Thus, winning by four lengths in the fast record of 1:35.41.

Tiz the Law’s season hitch came in the 1/16-mile Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs. The steed spent most of the race covered in traffic due to a messy track. Despite these extreme hindrances, Tiz the Law was able to battle through a narrow opening in the homestretch. By less than a length, he finished third, which successfully crowned himself as the early favorite for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has incited the rescheduling of the 2020 Kentucky Derby to Sep. 5. The added time to prepare for the race brings about extra anticipation of Tiz the Law’s performance. However, intensive preparation can only get you so far without the talent to go with it. Thus, a lot of racing fans are expecting much out of Tiz the Law, who has abundant ability.

Honor A.P

During the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby, CRK Stable’s Honor A.P. garnered a hundred points. This achievement followed his performance in the $401,000 Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby with an astounding 2 3/4-length count. The sophomore colt acquired his first triumph after garnering nine boards in 1:48.97.

Honor A.P., conditioned by John Shirreffs,  debuted on August 17 at Del Mar. He raced in a six-furlong run and rallied early on and ended as a runner-up. George Krikorian reared the steed in the Bluegrass State. Honor A.P was sold at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale at $850,000 in 2018.

The colt is reared to deal with long-distance races. The steed smoothly ran through the track without giving any indications of fatigue, successfully earning his first Grade 1 triumph. Honor A.P. is one of the most skilled horses in his generation. Moreover, he has not likely achieved the peak of his career yet with only four-lifetime records. After his performance at “The Great Race Place,” Honor A.P is sure to rise in lots of Kentucky Derby leaderboards.

King Guillermo

On the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby competition series, Victoria’s Ranch’s King Guillermo accumulated fifty points. This achievement followed his 4 3/4-length score in the $351,500 Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby. The 49-1 champ finished 1/16 miles in 1:42.63. He raced under Samy Camacho and matched his primary first stakes triumph.

Reared by Juan Avila, the yearling started his racing career on September 29 at Gulfstream Park. He raced a 5 1/2-furlong run. Moreover, his current record now is 4-2-0-1, $240,350. King Guillermo was bred by Carhue Investments, Grouserdige Ltd., and Marengo Investments in Kentucky. The steed was auctioned on a couple of events.

For his record at Tampa Bay Downs, Lord Guillermo achieved a solid 102 Brisnet Speed rating. His run included a strong 107 Brisnet Late Pace number. The colt’s incredible stamina can also be traced in his female family. His lineage strongly suggests that running the added distance on his next track on the Kentucky Derby will be easy as pie.

Takeaway

The Kentucky Derby has been held on the first Saturday of May since 1875. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the race needed to be rescheduled. Fortunately, despite its delay, the 146th Kentucky Derby would still be run. With 20 promising contenders set to run the race, it is never too early to check out the expert picks and crowd favorites.