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It may not be on Saturday Super Bowlbut for the average gambler, it’s awfully close.
The first Saturday of May has arrived. Kentucky Derby Here, 20 horses begin their quest to steal history as Triple Crown Champions.
“There are a lot of big days overall for horse players, but overall this is the biggest day. It’s more media traction than any other race and is hype.”
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Javier Castellano, jockey Mage won the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
It is definitely the most popular horse racing for the general public, and everyone wants a part of the action.
So, as Avello said, many irregular bettors are trying to catch “lightning bolts in the bottle.”
“This isn’t one of the races where your favorites take the most money away. People look for horses that are better and more valuable,” Abelo said.
Churchill Downs’ general views ahead of the 149th run of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 2023. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
“They bet on this derby, they bet Exactas, Trifectas, Superfectas. There were some superfectors who paid six numbers. Even if you win, place, or pretend, you’ll usually get a pretty good shaking for your bet.
It’s difficult to win a lot of money from your favorite small bets, and therefore a creative bet.
“No one will get rich from the derby unless you hit a crazy superfector. But you’re always looking for some value in the race. When you win and hit the lightning bolts with the bottle, you really want to be excited,” Abelo added.
DraftKings also participates in the party. New users can use the first $5 bet on the winner, so if the choice wins, they split a million dollar pot on the same bet.
Winner’s circle rose with twin spires in the background during the 147th run of the Kentucky Derby in Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky on May 1, 2021. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire by Getty Images)
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Journalism is the current favorite at 3-1 (betting one dollar and winning three backs), followed by Sovereignty at 9-2, followed by Sandman at 5-1.
Betting odds via kentuckyderby.com (7:02pm)
No. 1: Citizen Bull (Martin Garcia) 13-1
No. 2: Neoequos (Flavieen Prat) 47-1
No. 3: Final Gambit (Luan Machado) 15-1
No. 4: Rodriguez – Scratch
No. 5: American Promise (Nik Juarez) 12-1
No. 6: Praise Daytona (Christophe Lemaire) 41-1
No. 7: Luxor Cafe (Joao Moreira) 11-1
No. 8: Journalism (Umberto Rispoli) 7-2
No. 9: Burnham Square (Brian Hernandez Jr.) 16-1
No. 10: Grande – Scratch
No. 11: Flying Mohawk (Joe Ramos) 31-1
No. 12: East Avenue (Manny Franco) 37-1
No. 13: Publisher (Irad Ortiz Jr.) 29-1
No. 14: Tiztastic (Joel Rosario) 18-1
No. 15: Render Judgment (Julien Reparoo) 14-1
No. 16: Coal War (Juan Vargas) 25-1
No. 17: Sandman (Jose Ortiz) 9-2
No. 18: Sovereignty (Junior Alvarado) 9-1
No. 19: Jareth Loveberry 28-1
No. 20: Owen Almighty (Javier Castellano) 39-1
No. 21: Baeza (Flavieen Prat) 18-1
How to watch it?
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky
- When: May 3, 2024
- After projection time: 7:02pm EST
- TV: NBC
- Wallet: $5 million
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