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Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Having stake in the race: How to bet on the Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Whether this is your first time or you are continuing a longtime tradition, the Kentucky Derby excitement stems from having a stake in the race. If you're looking to put money down but have no idea where to start, you're in the right place. Countdown begins for Kentucky Derby 151: What to know before race day Welcome to Wagering 101, according to Churchill Downs. There are 10 types of bets to wager either online or at the teller window: Win: You win if your horse comes in first. Place: You win if your horse comes in first or second. Show: You win if your horse comes in first, second, or third. Exacta: You win if you select the two horses to finish in first and second in the exact order. Daily double: You win if you pick the winning horse in two races. Trifecta: You win if you pick the three horses to come in first, second, and third in the exact order. Superfecta: You win if you pick the four horses to come in first, second, third, and fourth in the exact order. Pick three: You win if you pick the winning horses in three races. Pick six: You win if you pick the winning horses in six races. Box: A box bet allows you to pick multiple horses you believe will finish in the top positions, in any order. The most common and simplest bet placed is a 'win,' according to the racetrack. All you have to do is pick a horse, and if it comes out on top, you collect winnings determined by the horse's odds. Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square Having stake in the race: How to bet on the Kentucky Derby Ian Wilkes has helped train 2 Kentucky Derby winners, seeks first on his own with Burnham Square According to Churchill Downs, 14 races are scheduled to run on Derby Day. The Kentucky Derby is race 12, and the post time is at 6:57 p.m. on Saturday. There are multiple ways to place your bet on or before raceday. If you're at the racetrack, bets can be placed at the teller window or kiosks. 'Wagering windows is the most common way to place your bet, but also the most crowded. All throughout race day, crowds will pack the wagering windows in an attempt to get their bets in before the gates open for certain races,' Churchill Downs wrote. Beginning Thursday, May 1, bets can be placed in person at Red Mile. Keeneland will also provide drive-thru wagering on Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day beginning at 8 a.m. through post time. Bets can also be placed online through Churchill Downs' official platform, TwinSpires. For a horse to run in the Kentucky Derby, it must qualify by competing in the Road to the Kentucky Derby races. According to Derby officials, points are awarded to the top five finishers in each race, and the 20 horses with the most points earn their spot in the starting gate to 'Run for the Roses.' Read more of the latest Kentucky Derby news Burhnam Square's last-to-first win in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland secured a top spot on the leaderboard with 130 points. Here's a look at the odds and post positions as announced on April 26. Odds are subject to change. Short odds refer to the odds that are closer to 'even money,' according to Twin Spires, such as 4-5. Long odds refer to odds that move further away from even money, such as 30-1. 'The shorter the horse's odds, the better the horse can be perceived to be compared among racing peers. The longer the horse's odds, the less talent a horse could have among the Derby starters,' Twin Spires wrote. The longer a horse's odds are, the more money you're to win. For a look at live odds, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
29-04-2025
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- Reuters
Japan's Derby hopefuls chasing history, flash in final prep
April 29 - The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky. Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe finished their five-furlong workouts in 1:02.4. While their times were identical, how they made their way to Kentucky was much different. Luxor Cafe, bred in Kentucky and sired by 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, earned his invite by winning key stakes races in Japan. That included the Fukuryu Stakes last month at Chiba's Nakayama Racecourse. Japanese-bred Admire Daytona ran fourth in February's Hyacinth Stakes, won by Luxor Cafe, at Tokyo Racecourse. After that, trainer Yukihiro Kato took his colt to Dubai, where he won the UAE Derby on April 5 and earned 100 points towards qualifying, more than enough to get him to Louisville. In recent years, Churchill Downs has placed an increased emphasis on inviting horses from Europe and Japan to the Derby. That includes creating a series of races in both locations similar to the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the United States, albeit with far fewer races. No horse that's been based in Japan has won the Derby, but Forever Young finished third last year, being edged out by Mystik Dan and Sierra Leone in a three-way photo finish. The last horse bred outside of the United States to win the Run for the Roses was Sunny's Halo. The 1983 champion was bred in Ontario, Canada. Northern Dancer, the 1964 winner, was also bred in Ontario. The 1971 winner, Canonero II, came from Venezuela. --Also-Eligible Baeza Works Out While the post position draw for the Derby took place last Saturday, there's one horse whose connections are hoping he can still make the 1-1/4 mile race. Baeza also worked out at Churchill Downs on Tuesday. Based on the points structure for the Road to the Kentucky Derby, the colt trained by John Shirreffs would need another entry to be scratched by 9 a.m. ET on Friday in order to be entered. "Racing has a lot of ups and downs," said Shirreffs, who trained 2005 Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo, in an interview with the Kentucky HBPA. "We're not eliminated yet, so as they say, hope springs eternal." In his only prep for the Kentucky Derby, Baeza held the lead in the stretch of the April 5 Santa Anita Derby, but he lost by less than a length to Journalism, the colt widely expected to be the favorite on Saturday. As an also-eligible, Baeza would start in gate 20, the far outside post, if he makes the field. Three years ago, Rich Strike was a last-minute insertion as an also-eligible and posted one of the biggest upsets in the race's 150-year history, paying $163.60 on a $2 bet to win. He, too, started from gate 20.
USA Today
07-04-2025
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- USA Today
Kentucky Derby: Who are the possible contenders?
Kentucky Derby: Who are the possible contenders? The Kentucky Derby is under a month away and the official field is still being figured out. The race will feature a 20-horse field, including 18 horses from the Road to the Kentucky Derby series. The series consists of races that award points to the top five finishers of each race. The top 18 will earn a spot at the starting gate. The other two spots will go to horses that are the top points earners in the Europe Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby. Here's a ranking for the leading nominees on the Road to the Kentucky Derby by points: Who are the Kentucky Derby contenders? Sandman, 129 Journalism, 122.5 Rodriguez,121.25 Tiztastic, 119 Tappan Street, 110 Sovereignty, 110 Final Gambit, 100 Coal Battle, 95 Chunk of Gold, 75 Citizen Bull, 71.25 Owen Almighty, 65 Publisher, 60 American Promise, 55 Flood Zone, 50 Flying Mohawk, 50 Grande, 50 Madaket Road, 46 Bulit, 45 Neoequos, 40 Baeza, 37.5 Chancer McPatrick, 35 Captain Cook, 35 Poster, 31 Burnham Square, 30 Render Judgment, 29 When is the Kentucky Derby? The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Where is the Kentucky Derby run? The race will take place at Churchill Downs in Lousiville, Kentucky. What is the distance for the Kentucky Derby race? The Kentucky Derby distance is 1 ¼ miles (10 furlongs / 2 kilometers)
NBC Sports
03-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
151ST KENTUCKY DERBY IS ONE MONTH FROM TODAY – NBC SPORTS' COVERAGE CONTINUES WITH THE 1/ST RACING TOUR'S SANTA ANITA DERBY LIVE THIS SATURDAY AT 7 P.M. ET ON CNBC AND PEACOCK
Hall of Famer Jerry Bailey, Randy Moss, and Britney Eurton Join Host Ahmed Fareed to Anchor Coverage STAMFORD, Conn. – April 3, 2025 – With the 151st Kentucky Derby one month from today (Sat., May 3 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock), NBC Sports presents live coverage of the $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) this Saturday, April 5, live at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock from 1/ST's Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. The Santa Anita Derby, which is part of the 1/ST RACING TOUR, is a key Triple Crown prep race. Some of the top Kentucky Derby winners to have competed in the Santa Anita Derby are Triple Crown winner Affirmed (1978), Sunday Silence (1989), California Chrome (2014), and Authentic (2020). 2025 San Felipe (G2) winner Journalism, 14th in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, is the morning-line favorite (6-5) in the 1 ⅛-mile Santa Anita Derby. The 20 horses with the most Road to the Kentucky Derby points will earn a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. 2024 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Citizen Bull and 2025 San Vicente (G2) winner Barnes, who are both trained by Bob Baffert, are also expected to contend in the race. Baffert and jockey Gary Stevens hold the record for most Santa Anita Derby victories in their respective categories with nine wins each. The Santa Anita Derby will award a total of 150 Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 75 going to the winner of the race. In addition to the Santa Anita Derby, this Saturday's show will focus on the Road to the Kentucky Derby races and major contenders. Ahmed Fareed hosts Saturday's coverage alongside Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss as analysts. Britney Eurton will report on-site from Santa Anita Park. In addition to horse racing, Peacock's sports programming features live coverage of the NFL, including Premier League, Sunday Night Football, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, BIG EAST basketball, Notre Dame Football, the U.S. Women's and Men's National Teams soccer matches (in Spanish), golf, NBA and WNBA coming in 2025-26, and much more. and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series. ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP AND 1/ST The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The Stronach Group's 1/ST business (pronounced 'First') is North America's preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks, training centers and premier events including: Santa Anita Park and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); Laurel Park, The Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and 1/ST TV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing on and off the track. The Stronach Group's TSG Properties is responsible for the development of the company's live, play and work communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). For more information, visit or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook. --NBC SPORTS--
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Two big races this weekend on Peacock as Kentucky Derby contenders begin to be showcased.
Two big races this weekend on Peacock as Kentucky Derby contenders begin to be showcased. NBC Sports presents live coverage of two key Kentucky Derby prep races with the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1), part of the 1/ST RACING TOUR, and the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) this Saturday, March 29, live at 6 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., respectively. The winner of the Florida Derby has won the Kentucky Derby 15 times, while three Arkansas Derby winners have won the 'Run for the Roses,' including 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. 2025 Fountain of Youth (G2) winner Sovereignty, seventh in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, is the morning-line favorite (8-5) in the 1 ⅛-mile Florida Derby. The 20 horses with the most Road to the Kentucky Derby points will earn a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. 2025 Rebel Stakes (G2) runner-up Madaket Road and Disruptor are also expected to contend in the race. Advertisement Cornucopian, who is trained by Bob Baffert, is the morning-line favorite (7-5) in the Arkansas Derby. 2025 Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Coal Battle and Sandman, who currently sits in 20th place in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings, are also expected to compete in the 1 ⅛-mile Arkansas Derby. The Florida Derby and the Arkansas Derby will each award a total of 200 Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 100 going to the winner of each race. The $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) will also be highlighted on Saturday's show. Ahmed Fareed hosts Saturday's coverage alongside analysts Jerry Bailey, the Hall of Fame jockey who won the Florida Derby three times, and Randy Moss. Britney Eurton will report on-site from Gulfstream Park and Kenny Rice will report from Oaklawn Park. This Saturday marks the second of three consecutive Saturday afternoons with live Kentucky Derby prep races coverage on CNBC and Peacock, continuing with the Santa Anita Derby (G1) next Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. ET live on CNBC and Peacock. Advertisement In addition to horse racing, Peacock's sports programming features live coverage of the NFL, including Premier League, Sunday Night Football, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, BIG EAST basketball, Notre Dame Football, the U.S. Women's and Men's National Teams soccer matches (in Spanish), golf, NBA and WNBA coming in 2025-26, and much more. and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series.
