There is a fresh energy infusing the backside at Emerald Downs as they are ready for Opening Day of their 30th season on April 27. Horse racing has a long history in the Pacific Northwest that includes The Meadows (1902-1908), Longacres (1933-1992), and Emerald Downs, which opened in 1996.
Category: Horse Racing News
How to Make Money Betting the Preakness Future Wager
For a devoted follower of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve trail, the Derby future book presents an opportunity to get tremendous value by betting your favorite 3-year-old to win on the first Saturday in May months in advance. The Preakness Future Win Wager offers a similar proposition, though the ask is not as daunting.
A Day in the Life of a Kentucky Derby Horse
The Churchill Downs backside comes to life a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. While horses are stabled there nine months out of the year, some extra special ones call the backside their home in the weeks leading up to the Derby.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2025 Kentucky Derby
Winning the Kentucky Derby is the goal of any Thoroughbred jockey due to several factors. First, it’s the most famous and prestigious race in the world, and that’s enough for most riders. Second, it presents a challenge unlike any other race, requiring a jockey to navigate his horse 1 ¼ miles among a field with up to 19 opponents and in front of about 150,000 screaming fans. And, oh yeah, third: the victorious Kentucky Derby jockey will receive approximately 10% of the winner’s share of the purse, or $310,000 out of $3.1 million (from the total purse of $5 million this year).
