Billed as the most exciting two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby kicks off this Saturday with a likely contender to win the race.

A horse named Vekoma, after the Dutch company that designs and manufactures roller coasters and amusement park attractions, will take to the track.
Just shy of three years old, the thoroughbred horse has a strong bloodline with an impressive list of wins under the harness.

Currently the odds sit at 20:1 on Vekoma.

Will you be rooting for the roller coaster manufacturer that pioneered the motorbike style coaster? Let us know in the comments if you will be rooting for Vekoma to light up the rails this weekend!

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