The “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” gets a full breakdown with RacingDudes’ Aaron Halterman, diving into the biggest storyline this year, favorite Renegade drawing the rail. It’s a spot that’s historically tough to win from, especially for a closer, but it highlights the strategy veteran jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. could use to navigate traffic and still make a late push. There’s also a look at how a potential “local horse” could flip the script and make this Derby one to remember.

From there, it’s all about the board. Aaron walks through his exact picks, winner, exacta, trifecta, and the long shots that could blow things up, including a closer look at contenders like So Happy and the experience behind that team. There’s also a broader discussion around how to approach betting the Derby smartly, whether you’re playing casually or digging into deeper strategy, with insight on how RacingDudes.com fits into the mix.

The &ldquo;Greatest Two Minutes in Sports&rdquo; gets a full breakdown with&nbsp;RacingDudes&rsquo; Aaron Halterman, diving into the biggest storyline this year, favorite Renegade drawing the rail. It&rsquo;s a spot that&rsquo;s historically tough to win from, especially for a closer, but it highlights the strategy veteran jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. could use to navigate traffic and still make a late push. There&rsquo;s also a look at how a potential &ldquo;local horse&rdquo; could flip the script and make this Derby one to remember.
From there, it&rsquo;s all about the board. Aaron walks through his exact picks, winner, exacta, trifecta, and the long shots that could blow things up, including a closer look at contenders like So Happy and the experience behind that team. There&rsquo;s also a broader discussion around how to approach betting the Derby smartly, whether you&rsquo;re playing casually or digging into deeper strategy, with insight on how RacingDudes.com fits into the mix.

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Stay in the Game with 102.1 The Won &ndash; Springfield&rsquo;s Sports Hub
Welcome to the official 102.1 The Won &mdash; your all-access pass to local sports, expert picks, live betting odds, and real-time updates for the Springfield, MO area.
-Local Coverage, Local Voice &mdash; In-depth coverage of Springfield-area teams and sports stories you care about. -Live Sports Odds &amp; Boards &mdash; View real-time odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and more. -Pro Picks &amp; Betting Insights &mdash; Daily expert picks and analysis to help you level up your game. -On-Air Shows &amp; Podcasts &mdash; Stream live shows like VSiN Primetime, Keys to the Kingdom, and more. -Alerts &amp; News &mdash; Get notified on big games, breaking scores.