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UPI
5 days ago
- Sport
- UPI
2024 Derby winner returns to Churchill Downs in Saturday's Blame Stakes
1 of 3 | Pin Up Betty, shown winning the 2024 Regret Stakes, tackles Sunday's Mint Julep Stakes at Churchill Downs. Photo by Kurtis Coady, courtesy of Churchill Downs May 30 (UPI) -- Churchill Downs returns to the spotlight this weekend with names like 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan entered for six stakes races previewing the track's Stephen Foster Day three weeks down the calendar. Monmouth Park, Santa Anita and Woodbine also get in on the graded stakes action, which is slightly curtailed by postponement of some turf features at waterlogged Penn National and Delaware Park. The Grade III Penn Mile and the Penn Oaks, originally scheduled for Friday at Penn National, have been pushed back to June 20 because of the threat of heavy rain. The $200,000 Cape Henlopen at Delaware Park was pushed back to June 14. Globally, Sunday brings the Japanese Derby. And we've got some weekday results from Sandown in England. No delay here. Read on. Classic Saturday's $275,000 Grade III Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs is the lead-in to the $1 million Grade I Stephen Foster on June 28, a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Classic. It also is named for the horse who handed Zenyatta her only defeat, in the last of her 20 career starts, in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic over the same track. It can be expected to attract some good ones and this rendition has done that. The 2024 Kentucky Derby winner, Mystik Dan, is in the field. While he's struggled since the Run for the Roses, trainer Kenny McPeek looked to have him back on his feed in his last start at Oaklawn Park. He's not the favorite, though. That honor goes to Post Time, a major force among the top sprinters and milers last year and a winner at 1 1/16 miles -- by 13 1/4 lengths -- in his 2025 debut at Laurel Park, albeit against much less talented competition. The favorite role might have gone to Most Wanted, who finished second to Rattle N Roll in the Grade 2 Clark Stakes last November under the Twin Spires, and then finished second to Skippylongstocking in the Grade III Challenger at Tampa Bay Downs and second again in the Grade II Alysheba back at Churchill Downs, trailing only Fierceness. Banishing and Nysos, second and third behind Mindframe in the Grade I Churchill Downs Stakes a month ago, both return, as does Hall of Fame, third in the Alysheba. Distaff Where's My Ring, Free Like a Girl, Corningstone, Hoosier Philly and Wild Around Hillary, all in from some tough battles at Oaklawn Park, headline a field of nine for Saturday's $275,000 Grade III Shawnee Stakes at Churchill Downs. They meet, among others, Gin Gin, last-out winner of the Grade III Doubledogdare at Keeneland. Sprint A year ago, Skelly finished second in the rich Grade 3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint in Saudi Arabia, then returned to Oaklawn Park to win his next two races, including the Lake Hamilton Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths. This season, freed from the rigors of international travel, he was even more dominant in Arkansas, winning the Lake Hamilton by 10 1/2 lengths. He returns as the favorite in Saturday's $275,000 Aristides Stakes at Churchill Downs -- a race in which he finished second in 2024, giving up the lead late. Turf Consistency may not be a common virtue among the nine entries set for Saturday's $275,000 Grade III Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs, but the closest to it might be in the outside gate in the form of Brilliant Berti. The Cherie DeVaux trainee, a 4-year-old Noble Mission colt out of the Langfuhr mare Believe in Berti, has won six of his last nine starts, with two seconds added. Just about any of the others could win this with a peak effort. Saturday's $275,000 Audubon Stakes at Churchill Downs has a well-matched field of eight. You pick 'em. Turf Mile Uncatalyzed, a British-bred Kingman colt trained by Chad Brown, is a narrow morning-line favorite among seven set for Saturday's $100,000 Jersey Derby at Monmouth Park. He makes his third start off a win at Aqueduct. Also look for Candytown, Outrunner and Dream On. Filly & Mare Turf Lush Lips is a narrow favorite in a field of 10 3-year-old fillies for Saturday's $275,000 Grade III Regret Stakes at Churchill Downs. The British-bred daughter of Ten Sovereigns chased Nitrogen home in her last two starts, the Grade III Florida Oaks at Tampa Bay Downs and the Grade II Edgewood at Churchill Downs. Nitrogen is not in this field. Pin Up Betty, winner of last year's Regret, returns for Sunday's $250,000 Grade III Old Forester Mint Julep at Churchill Downs. She comes from a second-place finish in the Grade II Longines Distaff Turf Mile on Kentucky Derby day and faces another tough crew. Turf Sprint Earhart and Toupie rank atop the morning line for Saturday's $150,000 (Canadian) Grade III Royal North Stakes on the Woodbine all-weather. Earhart, trained by Josie Carroll, represents the home team, while Graham Motion brings Toupie from the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland. Around the world, around the clock Japan The full field set for Sunday's Grade 1 Tokyo Yushun or Japanese Derby includes the first three finisher from the Grade 1 Satsuki Sho or Japanese 2,000 Guineas -- Museum Mile, Croix du Nord, Masquerade Ball, Giovanni and Satano Shining, as well as a few other progressive colts. Museum Mile was a bit of a long shot in the last race, but defeated favored Croix du Nord by a decisive 1 1/2 lengths, catching that rival in the stretch at the end of 2,000 meters. Combined with his second in the Grade 1 Asahi Hai Futurity last season, he will be better backed Sunday. The Satsuki Sho defeat was Croix de Nord's first after three wins and calls into question his ability to handle the Derby's 2,400 meters. England Coolmore announced this week that superstar stayer Kyprios has been retired with a recurrence of an injury, denying him a chance at a third straight Ascot Gold Cup at next month's Royal meeting. Sad though that thought is, Trawlerman, third in the 2024 Gold Cup, easily saw off three rivals in Thursday's Group 3 Henry II Stakes at Sandown. His riders have been touting Almaqam as a candidate for October's 1 1/2-mile Group 1 Prix de l'Arc de Tromphe, despite a pedigree that would suggest that's a bit too far for him. Nonetheless, trainer Ed Walked kept him on the entries list and is becoming a convert, especially after the 4-year-old Lope de Vega colt won Thursday's Group 3 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown by 1 3/4 lengths over the favorite, Ombudsman, going 1 1/4 miles with enthusiasm. Also Thursday at Sandown, Godolphin's up-and-coming miler, Opera Ballo, got back on track with an easy win in the Heron Stakes. The Ghalyyath colt was a bit of a handful for jockey William Buick early in the Heron, but still had plenty left to win by 2 1/2 lengths.
Business Insider
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Churchill Downs says Kentucky Derby Day wagering set new record
Churchill Downs (CHDN) says wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day program set a new record of $349.0M, beating last year's record of $320.5M. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Derby race was a new record of $234.4M, beating last year's record of $210.7M. All-sources handle for Derby Week rose to a new record of $473.9M, beating last year's record of $446.6M. TwinSpires handled a new record of $108.0M in wagering on Churchill Downs races for the Kentucky Derby Day program, compared to last year's record of $92.1M, including all settled future wagers and affiliate wagering. Protect Your Portfolio Against Market Uncertainty
South Wales Argus
04-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Sovereignty steals the show in Kentucky Derby
A crowd of over 147,000 were in attendance for the 151st renewal of the 'The Run For The Roses', with 19 horses going to post on a sloppy track following heavy rain at the Louisville circuit. Michael McCarthy's Santa Anita Derby winner Journalism was a hot favourite and looked likely to oblige after making a sweeping move rounding the home turn to challenge for the lead. However, Florida Derby runner-up Sovereignty was in his slipstream under Venezuelan rider Junior Alvarado and finished off the 10-furlong contest the stronger to claim a clear-cut victory. Hall of Fame trainer Mott was winning North America's most famous race for a second time, after his Country House was promoted to the number one spot in 2019 following the disqualification of first past the post Maximum Security. Of his latest victor, Mott told NBC Sports: 'I saw him gearing up when he left the half-mile pole – he started to pick up his momentum. I lost him a little bit, but he made up a lot of ground in a hurry. 'He's done well, he's a great horse and he comes from a great organisation. I can't say enough about the horse and the organisation that started him out and did everything to make this happen. 'It's great and it'll take a while to sink in.' On whether Sovereignty will now compete in the second leg of the American Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, the trainer added: 'I think we've got to talk about it. The pressure is on now to go. Had he not won you wouldn't feel obligated to do it, but we'll talk with the team and I think we'll make a joint decision and try to do the right thing.' Sovereignty's triumph rounded off a fantastic Saturday for Godolphin following the earlier success of Charlie Appleby's Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Michael Banahan, director of bloodstock for Godolphin USA, said: 'It's amazing. The founder of Godolphin, Sheikh Mohammed, has given all these great resources to have a wonderful stallion roster and a great broodmare band and be able to have horses here that can compete on the big stage. 'It is a race that we always wanted to try and win. Godolphin like to compete in the best races round the world, be it the Epsom Derby, the Melbourne Cup, the Dubai World Cup and eventually the Kentucky Derby. 'I'm so grateful to be up here looking at the Twin Spires from this side – it's a great feeling.' Alvarado added: 'It means the world to me, my family is here. I thought I had a great chance and I was so confident the whole way. 'If I had to pick someone to win the Kentucky Derby with it would be Mr Mott. We've been a team for a while and it's more than a dream come true to get it done with him and the Godolphin people too, who have been very helpful throughout my career.'
Newsweek
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Kentucky Derby Betting Promos: Claim Best Signup Bonuses Ahead of Race
Make your picks on the first leg of the Triple Crown with the best Kentucky Derby betting promos. Final Gambit (pictured) is listed at 30-to-1 odds to win the race. Make your picks on the first leg of the Triple Crown with the best Kentucky Derby betting promos. Final Gambit (pictured) is listed at 30-to-1 odds to win the race. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Make your picks on the first leg of the Triple Crown with the best Kentucky Derby betting promos. Bet on which horse you think will win the Run for the Roses with offers on FanDuel and TwinSpires. There are multiple Kentucky Derby betting promos to take advantage of on Saturday, starting with a no-sweat bet on FanDuel. Place a bet up to $500 and get a bonus refund following a loss. And register on TwinSpires to collect $200 in bonus bets for for several Triple Crown races. Twenty of the best 3-year-old thoroughbreds will reach the gate at Churchill Downs at 6:57 pm ET. Both apps have handicapping tools, so you can view expert analysis and past performances, and learn about the different horse racing bets. Kentucky Derby Betting Promos Ahead of this year's race, we recommend two sign-up offers, one from FanDuel and one from TwinSpires. FanDuel Offer Unlocks $500 No-Sweat Bet Place your largest bet on the Kentucky Derby with this welcome offer on FanDuel. New customers can claim a no-sweat bet by taking these steps: Follow the links on this page to activate the offer. Enter your name, email, date of birth and other relevant info to confirm your identity. Make a deposit with an accepted banking method. Wager up to $500. A loss will release a bonus refund, which you can use toward other races. Be sure to check the promotions tab on FanDuel to find other Kentucky Dery betting promos. Score $200 Kentucky Derby Bonus on TwinSpires Get bonus bets for the Triple Crown with this TwinSpires promo. Create an account on TwinSpires and make a deposit. Begin placing bets on races at Churchill Downs. A $100 bonus will be released for every $400 wagered, meaning you can collect the max $200 bonus by placing $800 in bets over the next 30 days. There is also a Kentucky Derby Money Back offer on the app for specific races on Saturday. Bet on a horse to win and get a bonus if it finishes 2nd or 3rd. Some of this bonus from the welcome offer will be available for the Preakness Stakes in two weeks. Top Horses to Know at Kentucky Derby Journalism (7-2) has been the favorite. Coming out of the No. 8 post, the colt would give trainer Michael McCarthy his first win in the Kentucky Derby, as well as jockey Umberto Rispoli. His last appearance was a win in the Santa Anita Derby. Sandman (5-1) has been another top choice, but no horse has ever won the derby from the No. 17 post. The beautiful gray colt from Tapit is 3-1-2 in eight starts. Unfortunately, he didn't win any of his three starts at Churchill Downs as a 3-year-old. Trainer Bob Baffert is back at the derby this year after his suspension was lifted by Churchill Downs. He had two entries, but Rodriguez scratched due to a foot bruise. He still has Citizen Bull (15-1) coming out of the No. 1 post. Some of the other horses to watch include American Promise (12-1), Luxor Café (13-1), Tiztastic (18-1), Render Judgement (12-1) and Sovereignty (10-1). Newsweek may earn an affiliate commission if you sign up through the links in this article. See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details. Sports betting operators have no influence over newsroom coverage.
New York Post
03-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
TwinSpires bonus code POSTRACING for the Kentucky Derby — get a $400 sign-up offer
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 3, and TwinSpires is putting together a terrific offer for new users who want to get in on the action for the 'fastest two minutes in sports.' New users can use the code 'POSTRACING' to get a $400 sign-up bonus. TwinSpires is one of the most recognized brands in horse racing, and the app is owned by Churchill Downs, which operates and hosts the Kentucky Derby. The 2025 Derby is headlined by No. 8 Journalism, the 3-1 favorite on the morning line. No. 18 Sovereignty and No. 17 Sandman are the second and third choices on the betting board. Bob Baffert, fresh off a three-year ban from the doping scandal surrounding Medina Spirit, has one horse in the field, No. 1 Citizen Bull. Recently, the Kentucky Derby has been won by long shots with average odds of 33/1 over the last six iterations. Whether you're going to bet on the favorite, Journalism, or go for a long shot like Chunk of Gold or Owen Almighty, be sure to check out TwinSpires for all their offerings and use the promo code 'POSTRACING' to get your exclusive sign-up bonus. 2025 Kentucky Derby Odds Post Horse Odds 1 Citizen Bull 14-1 2 Neoequos 49-1 3 Final Gambit 15-1 4 Rodriguez SCRATCHED 5 American Promise 12-1 6 Admire Daytona 39-1 7 Luxor Cafe 12-1 8 Journalism 7-2 9 Burnham Square 16-1 10 Grande SCRATCHED 11 Flying Mohawk 33-1 12 East Avenue 34-1 13 Publisher 28-1 14 Tiztastic 18-1 15 Render Judgment 13-1 16 Coal Battle 27-1 17 Sandman 5-1 18 Sovereignty 9-1 19 Chunk of Gold 29-1 20 Owen Almighty 39-1 21 Baeza 21-1 How to read horse racing odds Horse racing odds are listed in fractional format, like 10-1. In that case, if you bet $5 and you win, you'd win $50 plus your initial stake back. However, because horse racing uses parimutuel odds, the price you bet may not be what you get paid out in the end. Journalism is the favorite. Getty Images The odds change based on how much money has been bet into the 'win' pool or market. In other words, if you bet a horse at 5-1, but a lot of dollars are wagered on that same horse, the price would shorten. The opposite is also true if less money comes in on your entrant. You won't know the exact odds until the race concludes. When you gamble on horse racing, you're just betting against other bettors, and the platform takes a cut. In sports betting, you're taking on the sportsbook or 'the house.' Where to Bet on the Kentucky Derby Betting on horse racing is widely available across the United States, though there are some places where it is prohibited. Below is a full list of the states that do allow it, though the racebooks vary state to state. Alabama Arizona: Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Terms and Conditions New users only. Must be 18+ (19+ or 21+ depending on state of residence). Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Available in AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Full T&C Apply. Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
