This episode of The C.L. Brown Show, recorded in the paddock at Churchill Downs, features Courier Journal reporter Jason Frakes and Horse Racing Nation and CJ handicapper Ed DeRosa to break down Kentucky Derby 152.

Frakes explains why So Happy and trainer Mark Glatt are the sentimental favorites for the race. He also tells why the race is more wide open than a year ago. DeRosa breaks down why he expects Further Ado to become the favorite by post time.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>, recorded in the paddock at Churchill Downs, features <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/2647509001/jason-frakes/">Courier Journal reporter Jason Frakes</a> and <a href="https://www.horseracingnation.com">Horse Racing Nation</a> and <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-oaks/2026/04/28/kentucky-oaks-2026-churchill-downs-derby-week-expert-picks-betting-tips-horses-to-watch-ed-derosa/89302167007/">CJ handicapper Ed DeRosa</a> to break down <a href="https://www.kentuckyderby.com">Kentucky Derby 152</a>.
Frakes explains why <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/27/kentucky-derby-2026-mark-glatt-wife-death-churchill-downs-so-happy-horse-trainer-run-for-the-roses/89468951007/">So Happy and trainer Mark Glatt are the sentimental favorites</a> for the race. He also tells <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/28/kentucky-derby-2026-horses-churchill-downs-odds-run-for-the-roses-field-favorites/89315354007/">why the race is more wide open</a> than a year ago. DeRosa breaks down why he expects <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/kentucky-derby/2026/04/07/kentucky-derby-2026-horse-further-ado-trainer-owner-jockey-record-run-for-the-roses-152-contenders/89506983007/">Further Ado</a> to become the favorite by post time.

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

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The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

The C.L. Brown Show

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday.

Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday.
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