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Below you will find updated information regarding the 2024 Kentucky Derby. The race will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. On this page we will be posting updated articles, picks, odds and information all pertaining to the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates.

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by Docsports.com - 5/7/2024

Below lists the Kentucky Derby Winners since its existence in 1875. The race takes place each year on the first Saturday in May. Also listed with the Kentucky Derby Winners is the Jockey that rode the champion and his finishing time. If you see a (T) listed with the Kentucky Derby Winners that indicates that the horse went on to win the triple crown.

Justify in the Kentucky Derby


by Spencer Toth - 5/3/2024

The highlight of the horse race calendar is here, and all eyes will be on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby race. There are 20 horses competing in this year’s main event, and there is no shortage of betting opportunities for the big race. There are four horses that I’ve had my eyes on, as they are clearly mispriced compared to the rest of the field. Here are your best bets for the Kentucky Derby with a recommendation of how to spread a $100 wager on the race.

Kentucky Derby contenders will Run for the Roses.


by Mike Allen - 5/3/2024

In just a matter of days, it will be time for you to bust out your favorite pastel pants while your wife’s way too big of a hat hits your doorstep in that Amazon box. You already know what that means. It is officially Springtime, and this year, we celebrate the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. What an iconic and historic event! We have to go all the way back to the year 1875 to find the first.

Some horses have a better chance than others to win the Kentucky Derby on May 2


by Mike Allen - 5/2/2024

A trifecta is a parimutuel bet placed on a horse race in which the bettor must predict which horses will finish first, second, and third, in the exact order. We call it a trifecta In the United States and Australia. There are other names for this type of wager. In the UK, this is known as a tricast, in Hong Kong it's a tierce, in Canada a triacto, and in France, a tiercé.

Justify in the Kentucky Derby


by Mike Allen - 5/2/2024

The Kentucky Derby is the oldest running sporting event in the United States. If you haven’t caught one of the headlines yet, the first Derby was way back in the year 1875. That makes this year’s running number 150! Held at Churchill Downs in the charming city of Louisville, the Kentucky Derby is something we can all get together for. Who doesn’t have a couple of minutes on the first Saturday evening in May?

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by Spencer Toth - 5/2/2024

The Kentucky Derby is the biggest Horse Racing event of the year, and there are countless betting trends that have emerged in recent years. By carefully examining these trends, you can better prepare yourself for the big event before placing any wagers. Trends don’t always tell the story of how the race will play out, but being aware of what has happened in the past can help you win your bets in the present.

Rachel Alexandra is one of only three fillys to race in the Preakness Stakes in modern times.


by Joey House - 5/2/2024

As the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks approach their 150th edition, they have become iconic events that are synonymous with American horse racing culture. Although sometimes overshadowed by the Derby, the Kentucky Oaks is a Grade 1 race that stands as the richest event for 3-year-old fillies in the United States, boasting an impressive $1.5 million purse.

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by Spencer Toth - 5/1/2024

The Kentucky Derby draws the most eyes compared to the dozens of horse races taking place daily, and this year will be no exception. A Kentucky Derby victory would etch the winner’s name into the history books, with millions of dollars on the line in this event. Some horses have emerged as the favorites, thanks to prep race victories and strong previous showings, and there are only a handful with legitimate hopes to win this illustrious prize. Here’s a look at the favorites to win the Kentucky Derby, and whether or not there is any value in their current betting line.

Nyquist, Kentucky Derby winner


by Joey House - 5/1/2024

The first decision that you must make in your Kentucky Derby handicapping strategy is your starting bankroll and how aggressive you want to be. The average horse race sees the favorite win approximately 35% of the time, with the second favorite visiting the winners' circle between 18-21%.

Kentucky Derby Owners Box


by Joey House - 4/30/2024

One of the most critical aspects of successful horse handicapping is understanding the concept of pace. The pace of a race refers to how fast the horses are running in the early stages of a race. It's a crucial factor that can make or break a bettor's chances of winning. Knowing what pace is and how it affects the outcome of a race is essential for making informed betting decisions. The adage "Pace makes the race" is a tried and true principle that handicappers should know if they want to increase their chances of success.

Handicapping the Kentucky Derby trainers Todd Pletcher


by Joey House - 4/30/2024

As the iconic Kentucky Derby rapidly approaches, 16 trainers are all dreaming of the same thing: finishing first in the historic 150th edition of the "Run for the Roses" and securing their place in horse racing history. This year's race is special for many reasons, one of which is the large number of first-time trainers competing against some of the most accomplished horsemen in the game today. No fewer than seven of these Kentucky Derby rookies will have entries competing this Saturday.

Kentucky Derby contenders will Run for the Roses.


by Spencer Toth - 4/30/2024

The world of Horse Racing is one that never disappoints, with races taking place on a daily basis throughout the year. However, one event draws more eyes than the rest, and that is the Kentucky Derby. Navigating the world of Horse Racing can be complicated, as there are a variety of betting markets available for the big event. The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May every year, and for most horses this will be the longest race they have ever run.

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by Robert Ferringo - 4/29/2024

Aristides was an Athenian statesman and general during the Persian War. He was nicknamed, “The Just” and was a huge fan of boxed exactas. He was also the namesake of a Pennsylvanian horse breeder, Aristides Welch, in the 1970’s. And Welch was in turn the namesake for a small chestnut thoroughbred with “a white str and two hind stockings” born in Kentucky in 1972.

Kentucky Derby 2024


by Joey House - 4/29/2024

One of the great American pastimes takes place this Saturday with the 150th running of the iconic Kentucky Derby. Approximately 150,000 fans will pack the grandstand and infield to watch "The Most Exciting 2 minutes in Sports". This year's "Run for the Roses" will be historic for more than just the amazing 149 previous editions; it will also feature a record purse of $5 million, a 67% increase over the 2019 race, when the purse was raised to $3 million.

Honor Marie odds to win the Kentucky Derby


by Joey House - 4/29/2024

One of the fundamental tenets of real estate is "location, location, location." The same axiom applies to horse racing, as certain post positions have had more success in the Kentucky Derby than others. The most successful post position at the "Run for the Roses" has been the 5th-post position, with 10 wins to its credit, the most recent being Always Dreaming in 2017.

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by Joey House - 4/26/2024

While trends can be very useful to start the handicapping process, it is important to remember that they are fluid and subject to change. One trend that used to garner a lot of attention was horses that had raced in the California circuit before the Kentucky Derby were highly regarded. Since its inaugural race in 1935, the Santa Anita Derby (G1) has produced 17 Kentucky Derby winners.

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by Joey House - 4/26/2024

With the Kentucky Derby being almost exclusively an American tradition, it comes as no surprise that foreign horses have not fared well in Churchill Downs. In the 149 previous "Run for the Roses", only five foreign horses crossed the finish line first: Omar Khayyam (1917-England), Tomy Lee (1959-England), Northern Dancer (1964-Canada), Canonero II (1971-Venezuela), and Sunny's Halo (1983-Canada). Northern Dancer held the record for the fastest Derby until Secretariat re-wrote all of the history books in 1973.

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione


by Joey House - 4/24/2024

Sometimes systems or trends involving horse racing don't focus on the winners, but rather on the horses that will not win. A fairly significant trend has been to fade whoever sits atop the leaderboard of the Kentucky Derby Prep Races. The last points leader to win the Derby was California Chrome in 2014. This year's leader, Sierra Leone, looks to change that trend.

Kentucky Derby 2024


by Joey House - 4/23/2024

It's the holiday season for horse racing fans and "punters" alike, as we are less than two weeks away from the first leg of the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby. As if it needed any more excitement or fanfare, this year's "Run for the Roses" is the historic 150th edition of the fabled race. Because of the popularity of "The Most Exciting 2 Minutes in Sports", each Derby serves as an introduction to the wonderful and exciting world of horse racing, as well as the potentially lucrative aspect of betting on the ponies.

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by Docsports.com - 4/16/2024

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