Michael "the champ" Beychok is one of horse racing's most celebrated contest players, having won $1-million at the 2012 National Handicapping Championship. He parlayed that success into a role in the reality series "Horseplayers" and is a frequent contributor to Brisnet.com's Spotlight Selections, which will be available for Kentucky Oaks & Derby days.

The Champ spends some time ahead of New Orleans Jazz fest to discuss how he prepares to pick the Kentucky Derby for Brisnet.com and wager it for himself.

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