Like the race for the NBA title this season, the competition for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is wide open. And while it’s not the most important sporting event relating the upper Southeast region of the United States - that would be Game Three of Memphis Grizzles vs. Golden State Warriors - it’s still a nice way to pass the time between NBA games, whether you’re a horse lover, a compulsive gambler, or just like seeing little people whipping large animals.
And there’s similarities between the race and the series. The Warriors, like the field of jockeys, often thrive with a small lineup.