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Kentucky Derby 2012 Picks: Optimizer Deserves A Look Among Heavy Underdogs

There are a few horses that probably have little to no shot at winning this one. Done Talking, Rousing Sermon, Optimizer, Trinniberg, and Liason are all horses facing long odds at 50-1 at actually winning these.

If you're really interested in taking a look at horses with long odds, Optimizer is probably your best bet. Optimizer did finish second in the G2-Rebel Stakes, so he has that going for him.

If you're really into betting long shots, Trinniberg deserves a look at the spot. Because of his speed, he'll be likely to be the horse to set the pace, and if there are accidents behind them, then yeah, Trinniberg has a shot. Trinniberg will likely fade to the finish though, so he's probably

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