Money Moves | May 1, 2026 | Hour 2
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In this Friday edition of VSiN's Money Moves, hosts Mark Malousis and Mike Samich dive deep into the 2026 Kentucky Derby (Derby 152), breaking down the field, key contenders, and their $36 superfecta ticket. They emphasize the depth of contention, with Chief Wallaby and the Puma emerging as top win candidates due to their talent and ideal running styles in a fast-paced race. Renegade, despite the challenging rail draw, remains a strong pick due to his elite turn of foot and favorable pricing. The hosts also discuss the undercard, highlighting strong plays in the eighth and twelfth races at Churchill Downs, including On Time Girl and Imagination the Lady. Later, they shift focus to the NHL and NBA playoffs, with Mike advocating for first-period unders across three games due to tight, defensive series trends, while Mark backs the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic in the NBA. The episode closes with a strong emphasis on value, discipline, and leveraging data-driven tools like VSIN Pro to gain an edge in sports betting.
Chief Wallaby and the Puma are the top two win contenders in the 2026 Kentucky Derby due to talent and ideal pace-based running styles.
Renegade remains a key play despite the rail draw, thanks to elite turn of foot and favorable odds at 5-1.
The hosts recommend a $36 superfecta ticket covering 9-12 in first, 6-9-11-12 in second, and 6-9-11-12-18 in third and fourth.
First-period unders are a strong play across three NHL games due to tight, defensive series dynamics and historical trends.
The Oaks field is wide open, with Always the Runner (10-1) and Prom Queen (6-1) emerging as top undercard picks.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Kentucky Derby 152: Superfecta Preview & Field Analysis
“I'm going to trust Bill Mott is going to be ready in this situation. I've got some big future tickets on Chief Wallaby. I'm not going to back off. I think Chief Wallaby is the most talented horse in this field.”
Undercard Plays & Track Conditions
The hosts break down two strong undercard bets at Churchill Downs: On Time Girl in the eighth race and Imagination the Lady in the twelfth. They also discuss how the track is playing—fair for both closers and front-runners—after recent rain.
NHL & NBA Playoff Betting: First-Period Unders
“I'm going under first period in all three games today. I'm just going to ride that one until the wheels fall off there.”
Oaks Day & Kentucky Oaks Preview
The hosts analyze the Kentucky Oaks field, spotlighting Always the Runner (10-1) as their top pick due to her remarkable comeback from illness and strong early form. They also discuss Prom Queen and Meeting as strong value plays.
VSIN Pro & Betting Tools
“Pro bettors spend thousands on data and tools. But what they don't want you to know is that you can get the same edge for a fraction of the cost with VSIN Pro.”
“I'm going to trust Bill Mott is going to be ready in this situation. I've got some big future tickets on Chief Wallaby. I'm not going to back off. I think Chief Wallaby is the most talented horse in this field.”
“Pro bettors spend thousands on data and tools. But what they don't want you to know is that you can get the same edge for a fraction of the cost with VSIN Pro.”
“I'm going under first period in all three games today. I'm just going to ride that one until the wheels fall off there.”
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Mike Samich
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Mark Malousis
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VSiN
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Chief Wallaby
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Puma
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Renegade
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Stormy Bonatoni
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Churchill Downs
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Further Ado
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Always the Runner
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