It’s time to get out that fancy hat of yours, as the 2012 Kentucky Derby is just one day away. The best three-year old Thoroughbred horses in the business will try to add their name to the record books at Churchill Downs this Saturday. What most consider the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” is scheduled to start at 6:23 EST and will be televised nationally on NBC. Who will win “The Run for the Roses” this year? That is a question a lot of people have been trying...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Selections How to Bet the 2012 Kentucky Derby - May 3, 2012The most exciting two minutes in sports is about to get underway. The 137th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 7th at Churchill Downs. There will be millions wagered on this race, and figuring out how to go about betting the Kentucky Derby can be a head-scratcher. While it’s not certain that one of the favorites will come through as we’ve seen over the years, a good place to start would be by looking at the favorites. I’ll go over the top five contenders below and...
Read more about How to Bet the 2012 Kentucky Derby 2012 Kentucky Derby Picks - May 3, 2012The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for this Saturday at Churchill Downs. The historic race that brings in fans from all over is guaranteed to be an entertaining race, as there really isn’t a clear-cut favorite. To help you make your Kentucky Derby picks, here is a look at the eight horses I feel have a legit shot at winning. Bodemeister (+400) Not only is Bodemeister the odds on favorite to win the race, but he is my top choice to finish ahead of the field on Saturday. There is...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Picks 2012 Kentucky Derby Post Positions - May 3, 2012We are just two days away from the running of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, and with the post positions released on Wednesday, now is the best time to lock in your winners. While horses can’t win the race by what post position they receive, many feel they can lose it or at least really limit their chances. To help you get a better feel on how the post position could effect your favorite horse this week, here is a quick look at the three starting positions, and how it might effect some of the favorites. Inside...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Post Positions 2012 Kentucky Derby Jockeys - May 3, 2012There are many different factors to consider when deciding which horses to wager on for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. The one we are going to look at in this article is the jockey. I am going to go over each jockey in the field and list which horse they are riding, along with a brief history of their success. The leading Kentucky Derby winning jockey is Eddie Arcaro with five victories. He won the Triple Crown with Whirlaway in 1941 and came back seven years later to capture the same feat with Citation....
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Jockeys 2012 Kentucky Derby Predictions - May 2, 2012The field is pretty much set for the 2012 running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 20 three-year-old thoroughbred horses will line the track in this Grade I stakes race for a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. While the winner will still have to win the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes later in the year, you can’t win the Triple Crown without taking home the checkered flag at the derby. Last year, Dialed in went off as a 5-to-1 favorite, but finished a disappointing...
Read more about 2012 Kentucky Derby Predictions Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby 2012 - May 2, 2012The 2012 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year marks the 138th running of arguably the biggest horse racing event of the year. The Kentucky Derby is known as the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.” One horse will leave this weekend with the opportunity to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed accomplished the feat back in 1978. Picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby is no easy task. The odds on favorite hasn’t...
Read more about Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby 2012 2011 Kentucky Derby Betting - May 2, 2012The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May every year. That means the most exciting two minutes in sports is just around the corner, and will be held on May 5, 2012. Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is the sight for the annual Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby is oldest sporting event in the United States, first run back in 1985. Millions from around the world tune in to watch. Many of those will have money on this race, whether they are actually at Churchill Downs or...
Read more about 2011 Kentucky Derby Betting Kentucky Derby History - April 11, 2012The Kentucky Derby is one of the most prestigious events in the world. It is known as the “Run for the Roses” because a blanket of 554 red roses is awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner each year. This tradition started back in 1983, and it has stuck ever since. Many also refer to this race as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” for its approximate duration. The Kentucky Derby is a 1.25 mile race for three-year old thoroughbred horses, drawing an average of 150,000 visitors each year. That...
Read more about Kentucky Derby History Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events - April 10, 2012The Kentucky Derby Festival has many different events leading up to the big race. Some events are bigger than others, and I’m going to give you a rundown of the top five that I believe are the most exciting. If you are a first-timer, then this list should certainly help make your decisions a little easier on which events to attend this year. Decide which horse you believe is showing the best value on race day by checking out our Kentucky Derby Odds. Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Thunder...
Read more about Top 5 Kentucky Derby Festival Events Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes - June 10, 2011Many casual followers of American horse racing only follow the US Triple Crown races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes), and some are only interested when there is an actual contender to win the Triple Crown. The fact of the matter is that it is actually pretty rare for a horse to win both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. This year’s Belmont features a horse with a good chance to do just that as Animal Kingdom won the Kentucky Derby, finished second in the Preakness,...
Read more about Past Winners of Both Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes 2009 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide - April 30, 2009The Kentucky Derby has been thrilling spectators since 1875. The race is the first of three legs in the Triple Crown horse racing series. No horse since 1978′s Affirmed has won the Triple Crown, which consists for the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. As a matter of fact, only 11 horses have ever won the triple crown (see Triple Crown winners below). Many horse have come close, including last year when Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes...
Read more about 2009 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide Beginner’s Guide to Betting the Kentucky Derby - April 30, 2009Sometimes it is easy to forget that not everyone has experience in wagering on horses, and I know that it can be a little bit intimidating if it is your first time. Since the Kentucky Derby is the most popular of any horse race throughout the year, we’ll use it to try and get some information on betting horses out there. Note that these types of wagers can be used for betting on just about any type of horse race, but you can definitely bet them in the Kentucky Derby as well! Horse Racing...
Read more about Beginner’s Guide to Betting the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Betting Props - April 30, 2008Just like many other big sporting events betters can make proposition bets on the Kentucky Derby. While almost all of your bets are going to be of a normal or exotic bet like a trifecta. We figured we would take some time thanks to Bodog and look at some of this year’s prop bets. In betting props there are plenty of chances to win big, but we don’t think it’s the best of ideas to go blowing a bunch of money here. For prop better its always fun to put a couple small bets on something...
Read more about Kentucky Derby Betting Props Kentucky Derby Facts - April 30, 2008With the Kentucky Derby nearly here we thought it would be fun to look at some interesting facts about the Kentucky Derby that we have collected. This year marks the 134th running of the race, and will be held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is set up for the top three-year-old horses in the world to do battle and take part in what many consider the “most exciting two-minutes in sports.” The Kentucky Derby is believed by many to be the most prestigious horseracing...
Read more about Kentucky Derby Facts Owners of Kentucky Derby Horses - April 29, 2008The Kentucky Derby is a race that allows owners to bring in their horse in hopes that they have raised the best horse of the year, and they can bring home the first of three big races of the season. This year the Kentucky Derby is set to get underway on May 3rd, as it continues its tradition of racing on the first Saturday of May. This time around we are going to take a look at some of the owners that have horses racing in the derby. While many owners will spend top dollar to get the best trainer...
Read more about Owners of Kentucky Derby Horses Past Kentucky Derby Winners - April 28, 2008Horse racing fans have to be excited as the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby is set to take place in no time. On Saturday May 3rd the first of 3 big time horse racing events of the season will get underway at historic Churchill Downs, in Louisville Kentucky. Being the first of the 3 big events makes the Kentucky Derby even more exciting; as it’s the only way a horse can win the Triple Crown. The feat seems to be getting harder and harder to achieve as the many of the thoroughbreds are not...
Read more about Past Kentucky Derby Winners How to Bet the Kentucky Derby - April 28, 2008With one of the most watched horseracing event ready to get underway on May 3rd for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby, many fans will be trying to beat the odds and win big on the race. While horse racing might seem a little bit confusing and not seem like its worth your time to figure it out, but let us tell you that betting on horses just might be some of the most fun you could have betting on a given event. While many of us won’t be able to make the trip to Kentucky to place a bet...
Read more about How to Bet the Kentucky Derby Trainers at the 2008 Kentucky Derby - April 27, 2008While many of us will be only focused on the horses names that are racing at the Kentucky Derby, there is a few other people that have a lot to do with how this horse will perform come race day. While the trainers are important and probably go more unnoticed than anyone who is involved in the race, the trainers are the guys that prepare and sign the jockeys to ride their horses during the race. So when you are getting ready to place your bet on the race, its always a good idea to see how much success...
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