Tampabay.com
APRIL 28, 2009

Gentleman, start your horses

Derby NBC horse racing analyst Gary Stevens gives his list of the five favorites for Saturday's Kentucky Derby:

1. Friesan Fire
2. I Want Revenge
3. Desert Party
4. Regal Ransom
5. Pioneer of the Nile

"There are 19 horses in the Kentucky Derby and they all have a chance, don't throw any of them out,'' the Hall of Fame jockey said. "I would be very happy riding any of the 19, but those five would be my top picks.''

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