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Whether it involves wealth management, potential Division 1 basketball players or Thoroughbreds, Brian Klatsky’s life revolves around prospects.

No wonder the divorced single father of two sons talks fast. No wonder colleagues are deprived of sleep by late-night conversations or jarred awake by early-morning texts or calls. Klatsky has a full-time job three times over.

In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. And of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest (some would say only) city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week.

Whenever a horse crosses the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the first person you’ll see and hear a reaction from is the person on their back. The jockey usually gets much of the credit – and sometimes the blame – for a horse’s finish on the track. They’re also the ones who decide where to position their horses in a race, when to make their move for the lead and what path to take in doing it.

The $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks regularly draws the best 3-year-old fillies in the country to Churchill Downs to compete against elite competition in the sister race to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

If you’re looking for a reason to bet against probable favorite Essential Quality in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, don’t turn to Mother Nature for help.

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