The 136th Kentucky Derby lost some luster on Sunday when likely favorite Eskendereya pulled out of the race with a left front leg injury. At the same time, however, the Derby became even more delicious for those who like to hit the windows every now and then. A case can be made for more than 10 horses earning the blanket of roses on Saturday afternoon, as many of the contenders have produced similar performances speed-wise. Add in the fact that the top two morning line choices, Lookin At Lucky (3-1) and Sidney’s Candy (5-1), drew the worst two posts — Nos. 1 and 20, respectively — and the strong likelihood for a sloppy track on Saturday, and racing fans have a handicapping challenge absent in most Derbies.
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