Reed Sheppard correctly predicts Kentucky Derby winner in photo finish race
Reed Sheppard knows a lot more than just basketball. Turns out, Kentucky’s star guard also knows a fair amount about horse racing.
On Saturday, Sheppard was on hand at Churchill Downs for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. During an interview with Monica Kast, Sheppard was asked for a prediction, and he went with none other than the eventual derby winner.
“I just drew Mystik Dan out of the hat, so we’re going to stick with that,” said Sheppard with a smile.
It’s Reed Sheppard’s first Derby, and his pick is Mystic Dan pic.twitter.com/ij05KWcPmh
— Monica Kast (@monica_kast) May 4, 2024
The pick was a fitting one with Mystik Dan racing under the No. 3, a true homage to Sheppard’s elite shooting ability from 3-point range. It also went down as the right prediction with Mystik Dan winning a photo finish between 3 horses, edging out Sierra Leone and Forever Young in the top 3.
WOW. ?
Mystik Dan WINS the 150th Kentucky Derby in a PHOTO FINISH! pic.twitter.com/N2jfd2TsKe
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) May 4, 2024
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Seeing Sheppard, a Kentucky native, correctly pick the Derby winner was an appropriate sight for the day. Fans of the Derby and the Wildcats were equally impressed, and many took a moment to voice their thoughts on social media.
Check it out:
— No Context College Basketball (@ContextFreeCBB) May 4, 2024
Nailed it. https://t.co/jCK8Yrps4w
— Joshua Moore ⚡️ (@JoshMooreHL) May 4, 2024
Reed Sheppard AT THE BUZZER! https://t.co/5aBexi8f9j
— Tres Terrell (@TerrellTres) May 4, 2024
Reed Sheppard with the common W https://t.co/uPLtAyjHLf
— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) May 4, 2024
Why didn’t I listen to Reed Sheppard https://t.co/Z6HzpfBcFz
— Chris Gordy (@ChrisGordy) May 4, 2024
Of course he did. ??? https://t.co/PedGA5Wdwq
— BBN4Life (@bbn4_uk) May 4, 2024
Ofc he picked the winner lmao https://t.co/Iuqsvk0bsF
— Jack Grossman (@JackGrossman97) May 4, 2024
Sara told me to pick a horse. I 100% picked Mystic Dan bc of Reed. https://t.co/BOkQw3WD04
— Martín Milintica Morado (@MarteenMorado) May 4, 2024
Reed knows derby. https://t.co/FhFrKHIazy
— Janson Hoskins (@JansonHoskinsCC) May 4, 2024
Lottery pick. Of course. https://t.co/7ZEkzz0cCT
— JayhazzeKY (@JayHazzeKY) May 4, 2024
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