2012 Kentucky Derby Picks: This year their are some intriguing longshots in the field of 20 in this year’s 138th Kentucky Derby. Famous Derby jockey Calvin Borel will pilot Take Charge Indy who goes off at +1500 sports odds moneyline. Borel is the best jockey for the Derby and Take Charge Indy passed a previous test with a win at the Florida Derby. Below is closer look at Take Charge Indy from our Horse Racing Picks Experts.

2012 Kentucky Derby Picks Analysis: This horse drew the #3 pole position and jockey Calvin Borel should be able to find his sweet spot on the rail. Take Charge Indy has some serious early speed and enough of a gas tank to carry that velocity down the back stretch.

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The relatively long 15-1 sports odds on this thoroughbred are mainly based on the fact that this is a speed horse expected to get lost in a crowded field. You can’t ever count out Calvin Borel in the Derby however and too much is being made about the anticipated pace which gives this horse great value.

2012 Kentucky Derby Picks: Take Charge Indy 15-1 Sports Odds (1 UNIT $100 to win $1500)

Brad Marchetti

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