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Kentucky Derby Picks & News

The Kentucky Derby is an event like no other in the sports world. It is America’s premier race for 3-year Thoroughbreds and one of the oldest and most important sporting events. More people attend the Run for the Roses than the Super Bowl and a World Series game combined.

Held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, this racing event is much more than just a two-minute race, it’s a two-day event at Churchill Downs filled with food, fun, drinks, hats and so much more. And of course, it also offers a variety of Derby Betting Options so that you can experience “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for yourself.

Churchill Downs Track gets an exceptionally high volume of visitors during the day of the Derby. The Run for the Roses gathers a crowd bigger than 170.000 visitors. All to watch a 1¼ mile horse race, a competition that is considered the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. The victor is rewarded with a blanket of roses and the chance to keep on the track of the Triple Crown.

Qualification

The Kentucky Derby is restricted to 3-year-old racehorses, male or female. Therefore a horse is available for the race only once in their lives. In order to qualify, thoroughbreds must be nominated to the Triple Crown and then qualify for the “The Run for the Roses” through a series of races that award points to the top four finishers.

Trivia and Facts

The Kentucky Derby is more than a race but more like a broader cultural festival. All the eyes in America are set on this competition. Tens of thousands of Kentuckians and visitors gather at Churchill Downs to participate in the various galas, dinners, and other social events that come with each Derby weekend.

The Derby gives the state of Kentucky an opportunity to show its costumes and colors to the world. The event offers the visitors flourish hats, wagers, a taste of the local cuisine, and a glance at the vast history of the competition. The Derby is the most-watched horse race of the year in the United States and there is a long day party built around a race of two minutes.

Last KD winner

Mage 15/1

It’s not often that a horse makes his stakes breakthrough in the Ky Derby but that’s what 15-1 shot Mage did at Churchill Downs today, coming with an irrepressible stretch run to win America’s greatest race on just the fourth start of his life, giving trainer-jockey combo Gustavo Delgado and Javier Castellano their first taste of Derby glory.

2023 Kentucky Derby Payouts

Horse Win Place Show
1. Mage 32.42 14.58 9.08
2. Two Phil’s 10.44 6.52
3. Angel Of Empire 4.70

Next year Derby race is scheduled for May 4th, 2024 at the historic Churchill Downs race track.

If you want to do some advanced horse handicapping and pick your winner ahead of time, you can get lots of help and betting advice at Horse Racing Tote with the Kentucky Derby Future Book, the latest Kentucky Derby Odds, News on Contenders and Horse Betting Predictions for The Run for the Roses.

Road to the Kentucky Derby 2023-2024

What is the Road to the KD?

The Road to the Kentucky Derby is a series of races through which horses will qualify for the 2023 Derby race.

How many races are in the Road to the Kentucky Derby?

The main Road to the Kentucky Derby consists of 37 races, one more event than in 2021, with 21 races for the Kentucky Derby Prep Season and 16 races for the KD Championship Season.

How points are awarded on the Road to the Kentucky Derby?

Points are awarded to the first four horses to finish in selected races across the US, as well as in a short series of races in Europe and Japan, the first of them taking place this weekend at Churchill Downs.

When is the Kentucky Derby?

The 2024 Kentucky Derby is scheduled to run at Churchill Downs on May 4th.

Where can you bet on the Road to the Kentucky Derby?

Our partner JazzSports is the best place for you to bet on the 2023 Road to the KD stakes races.

Make sure to stay tuned for the latest 2024 Kentucky Derby Odds, Updates and Schedule.Check out the World’s major Racetracks entries, Kentucky Derby Results and don’t forget to Sign-up to get up to 10% horse rebate. We offer the best promotions!

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