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Handicapping the 2017 Kentucky Derby

The first Saturday in May means one thing: The Kentucky Derby. Twenty horses will head into the starting gate at Chuchill Downs for the first leg of the Triple Crown. This year's race appears wide-open. Here's a look at the field. Data and notable achievements provided by America's Best Racing.

Post 1. Lookin at Lee 20-1
Post 1. Lookin at Lee 20-1

Jockey: Corey Laneri

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Owner: L and N Racing

Career record: 9 starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 2 thirds

Career earnings: $452,795

Earnings per start: $50,311

Top Equibase Speed Figure: 100

Kentucky Derby points: 32

Pedigree: Lookin At Lucky – Langara Lass, by Langfuhr

Color: Bay

Running style: Closer

Notable achievements and interesting facts: Given the right pace setup and a relatively trouble-free trip, Lookin At Lee could be a nice superfecta filler at long odds in the Kentucky Derby, but anything more than that would be a Giacomo-style surprise.