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Derek Simon

Derek Simon has been writing about sports for years and betting on them even longer, beginning with trips to Longacres Racecourse in his hometown of Renton, Washington, while still a kid. He has written for — or had articles referenced by — Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, The Washington Post, ESPN, AOL Sports, Yahoo Sports and many more.Derek’s love numbers and analysis has given him opportunities in the financial world as well. He was the editor of Small Cap Insider, a newsletter pertaining to small-cap investment opportunities, and has also worked for or been published by InvestorPlace, Newsmax, The Motley Fool, Investopedia/Forbes, Beacon Equity Research and Investor Concepts.He is currently the editorial director of USRacing.com and has his own sports betting website, Databasebetting.com.

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: A horse is hot walked in the paddock ahead of the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kentucky Derby 2019: Let’s break down what horse you should bet on

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ARCADIA, CA - APRIL 21: Kentucky Derby favorite, Justify with trainer Bob Baffert at Santa Anita Park on April 21, 2018 in Arcadia, California. (Photo by Alex Evers/Eclipse Sportswire/Getty Images)

‘Super Saturday’ features a trio of Kentucky Derby preps

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Big Brown with Kent Desormeaux up races into the stretch from turn four to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, May 3, 2008. (Photo by Tim Broekema/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT via Getty Images)

Hidden Scroll seeks redemption in Florida Derby on Saturday

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LOUISVILLE, KY - APRIL 29: A horse jogs and is framed by the historic Twin Spires at Churchill Downs on April 29, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/Getty Images)

Is there another Kentucky Derby long shot in Sunland Derby?

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 15: Jake Sindberg of Wisconsin makes bets during a viewing party for the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament inside the 25,000-square-foot Race

March Madness betting advice: 5 NCAA Tournament tips to take to the bank

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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 23: Ethan Happ #22 and Nate Reuvers #35 of the Wisconsin Badgers discuss during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena on February 23, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

College basketball betting: 3 games to bet and win cash (March 7)

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