Need some help with your Kentucky Derby bets this year? We asked racing experts from around the country for their picks.

Journalism is considered one of the early favorites to win the Kentucky Derby, but betting on the horse alone may not provide the payout you seek. You can always feature the favorite as a part of an exacta or a trifecta, or explore other races within the Churchill Downs program on that day to piece together a daily double or a pick-6.