Just got back from placing my bets at the York OTB. Mechanicsburg is halfway between there and the track up in Grantville. I figured York would be less of a zoo. But if a meteorite hits that joint today, it will take out most of the gambling degenerates in York County.
Tough to handicap a twenty horse field since the Kentucky Derby is about the only twenty horse field you'll ever see. Big Brown is the class of the race but sharpie wisdom says that he can't overcome his horrible 20th post. The most logical play is to look for inside speed to get ahead of the stampede and go wire-to-wire. Tale of Ekati (#2) and Eight Belles (#5) are the horses that fit that profile best. But a mile and a quarter is long way to go wire to wire in a field of this quality.
Here's what I'm holding in case you need something to root for...
5 6 10 exacta box
10 12 20 exacta box
2 5 17 exacta box
13 20 exacta box
All positive vibes appreciated! If I win, I'll buy you a drink next time I see you.