2022 Kentucky Derby preview: Zandon and Epicenter deserve to be favorites

Pat Forde and Dan Wetzel

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Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde break down the 2022 Kentucky Derby field and explain why Zandon and Epicenter deserve to be the favorites, but keep your eye on 20-1 Crown Pride, too.

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