Many 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 2011 Kentucky Derby Selections - May 5, 2011Horse racing handicapper Frank Doyle brings us his selections for the 2011 Kentucky Derby. For betting the Derby this year, skip the window and watch your wagers from the comfort of your couch! Sports Interaction offers up to a $125 match bonus when you open an account and make your first deposit! Uncle Mo’s failure at the Wood Memorial last month has thrown field wide open for this year’s Kentucky Derby, going to post this Saturday. Todd Pletcher’s horse remains the favorite for the Derby...
Read more about 2011 Kentucky Derby Selections Rocketman’s Top 25 College Basketball Rankings - January 3, 2011Rocky Atkinson from Rocketman Sports is back with his Top 25 CBB Rankings for Monday 1-3-11. We’ll compare my rankings with the actual Polls and give you some advanced NCAA basketball picks for the week. I am documented as the #1 college basketball handicapper the past 3 years combined hitting 61%! The 2nd half of the season has been the best for us so make sure you are on board for the ride! 1. Duke 99.99 2. Ohio State 98.19 3. Kentucky 94.59 4. Kansas 93.77 5. Washington 93.69 6. Pittsburgh 92.19 7....
Read more about Rocketman’s Top 25 College Basketball Rankings 2010 Kentucky Derby Predictions - April 28, 2010The annual “Running of the Roses” takes place Saturday, May 1st with the 136th running of the 2010 Kentucky Derby. This is the biggest race when it comes to horse betting, and it’s the first race of the Triple Crown. Which horse/trainer/jockey combination will find their way to the winner’s circle Saturday? I’ll give you all the contenders along with my top four picks and a long shot for the 2010 edition of the Kentucky Derby. If you are looking to bet on this race, then take your wagers to...
Read more about 2010 Kentucky Derby Predictions 2009 Kentucky Derby Picks - May 1, 2009Unlike last year’s battle at Churchill Downs, the 2009 Kentucky Derby is up for grabs. There is no monster standout like Big Brown leaving everyone wondering who to put second and third in their exotic wagers. So choosing from the list of 2009 Kentucky Derby contenders can seem like a daunting task to say the least. But if you get it right, you can bring down some serious cash in the most prestigious race in the world. I’ll give you my 2009 Kentucky Derby Picks and Predictions below to...
Read more about 2009 Kentucky Derby Picks Odds to Win the 2009 Kentucky Derby - May 1, 2009The 2009 Kentucky Derby is just around the corner and now is the time to start getting your bets in. This is the most prestigious event in horse racing and throwing a little money around will only add to the enjoyment. But first you must understand the Odds to Win the 2009 Kentucky Derby before actually placing a wager. That’s why I’m here to help you get a better understanding and feel for what the odds actually mean. The 2009 Kentucky Derby has the favorite listed at 3/1, I Want Revenge,...
Read more about Odds to Win the 2009 Kentucky Derby 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 2009 Kentucky Derby Props - April 30, 2009With the 2009 Kentucky Derby just on the horizon, sportsbooks like to throw out all kinds of different wagers you can make on the event. The following is a list of some of the more interesting prop bets in this year’s Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is the first of three events of the Horse Racing Triple Crown. Right now you can bet on whether or not there will be a Triple Crown winner in 2009. Odds makers aren’t very confident in the idea. If you think there a Triple Crown...
Read more about 2009 Kentucky Derby Props 2009 Kentucky Derby Predictions - April 30, 2009The 2009 Kentucky Derby is set for this Saturday with a full field (at least right now) of 20 top-flight horses. This will be the 135th running of the race, and fans can look forward to another great “Running of the Roses”. Which jockey/horse combo will be in the winner’s circle this year? Let’s take a look at the contenders, as well as my picks for this year’s Kentucky Derby. 1. West Side Bernie: Bernie has been to six different tracks in his career, but he’s...
Read more about 2009 Kentucky Derby Predictions Tips for Betting the 2009 Kentucky Derby - April 29, 2009There are plenty of facts and “did you know?” information out there about the Kentucky Derby. For the 135th race, held this Saturday, May 2nd, I thought I would try to sift through as much information as I could find and pinpoint those facts that can help us pick this year’s winner (or at least narrow it down). And we’re off! Prep Races: The Kentucky Derby preparatory race whose winner has most often produced the Kentucky Derby winner since 1970 is the Florida Derby with...
Read more about Tips for Betting the 2009 Kentucky Derby 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions - April 29, 2009The 135th Kentucky Derby is coming up this weekend and the post positions have been announced. Here’s a complete list of the post positions, as well as some insight to what these positions could mean for some of the contenders. Note that this year’s favorite, I Want Revenge, pulled the unlucky #13 position. 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions & Odds: #1 – West Side Bernie (30/1), #2 – Musket Man (20/1), #3 - Mr. Hot Stuff (30/1), #4 - Advice (30/1), #5 – Hold...
Read more about 2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions 2008 Kentucky Derby Picks - May 2, 2008The 2008 Kentucky Derby runs at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3rd. We are now to the point where you should be ready to make your 2008 Kentucky Derby picks. If you haven’t made your selections quite yet, then take a look at Larry Cook’s Kentucky Derby picks to help you make successful horse wagers this coming Saturday.People from all over the world will be tuning in to watch the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. Everyone will have their Kentucky Derby picks ready, and you should...
Read more about 2008 Kentucky Derby Picks 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 Best Jockeys at the Kentucky Derby - April 27, 2008The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby is set to get underway on May 3rd and will have much of America glued to the screen for the most entertaining horse race of the year. It’s the first of three races that are included in the Triple Crown, which is much like the Grand Slam of Golf. So just like the Masters the only person with a shot is the guy who wins first. But with all the attention focused on the horse and the trainers, the little guys that have more say than people think in the outcome...
Read more about Best Jockeys at 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...
Read more about Trainers at the 2008 Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby Predictions 2008 - April 26, 2008With the Kentucky Derby set to get started in just a matter of weeks, its time to reveal our predictions for this historic horse racing event. The Derby has its share of upsets just like any other sporting event, just think back to 2005 when Giacomo stunned everyone and won the race. There is also year’s in which the favorite is able to live up to the expectations and take home the victory. The thing that makes this race so hard to predict is that it is so early in the 3-year-old horses careers...
Read more about Kentucky Derby Predictions 2008 2008 Kentucky Derby Odds - April 26, 2008So with the Kentucky Derby sneaking up on us in a little over a week, we thought it would be a good idea to bring you the odds for this big time racing event that is set to get underway on May 3rd. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses that is raced each year at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. With so many people tuned into the big event that many call the “The most exciting two-minutes in sports” there is sure to be plenty of action...
Read more about 2008 Kentucky Derby Odds 2008 Kentucky Derby Contenders - April 21, 2008The Kentucky Derby is quickly sneaking up on us, and in less than two weeks we will be watching the race itself. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The race will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. So with the one and a quarter mile race set to get underway on Saturday May 3rd, millions of fans will be glued to their TV to watch what many call “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” For the many of us that don’t...
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