KENTUCKY — In a sport where logic often loses to blind hope, expert handicapper Michelle Yu has once again crushed the dreams of casual bettors by revealing her Kentucky Derby picks. Known for predicting both Medina Spirit’s win and Rich Strike’s miracle upset, Yu has now declared that this year’s favorite, Journalism, is “overrated like a Yelp review from the horse’s mom.”
Yu’s analysis ruthlessly dismisses Sandman, the Arkansas Derby winner, as “a one-hit wonder with less staying power than a TikTok trend.” She cites trainer Mark Casse’s Derby record, which she claims is “so bad, even his horses apologize before the race.” Instead, Yu is backing an unnamed double-digit longshot, whispering its name only to high rollers and SportsLine subscribers.
Meanwhile, Japanese contender Admire Daytona has drawn attention for its UAE Derby win, though skeptics note the horse’s name “sounds like a mid-tier sedan.” Luxor Cafe, Japan’s other hopeful, has been described as “a dark horse if you ignore the fact everyone keeps calling it a dark horse.” The Derby remains wide open, meaning chaos is guaranteed, much like the stomachs of those who eat Churchill Downs’ $18 nachos.
For those still planning to bet, Yu’s final advice is simple: “Avoid the hype, follow the data, and maybe just light your money on fire for faster results.” Her full breakdown, including which jockeys are secretly terrified, is available now on SportsLine.
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