The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4 with 20 horses competing in the Run for the Roses. Bettors love the Kentucky Derby because the odds offer opportunities for longshots to finish in the money. 

If you are not familiar with horse racing and just pop up to bet the Derby, picking the best options in such a crowded field can be daunting. If you are looking to bet a horse with longer odds, there is one sitting at 20-1 I think has a chance to be a factor on Saturday. 

Mystik Dan 20-1

When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, I like betting on speed and Mystik Dan has plenty of it. He owns one of the top Beyer Speed Figures in the field when he blazed a 101 in the Southwest Stakes. Mystik Dan has finished in the money in four of his six career starts. I think that trend continues in the Kentucky Derby.