The Kentucky Derby is a handicapping challenge unlike any other. It’s the only race in North America where bettors must choose between 20 lightly-raced 3-year-olds traveling a testing 1 1/4-mile distance. It’s a recipe for surprising outcomes, as was the case in 2019, when 65.20-1 longshot Country House was elevated to victory via disqualification.
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How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby from Home
It’s been a tough year for sports. Even now that the NBA, NHL, and MLB have returned, the games haven’t been quite as exciting (understandably) as in normal years. Let’s say you’re in one of the few states that allows betting on sports. You might be inclined to put a few bucks down on the Los Angeles Lakers or the Boston Bruins — just to spice things up. But let’s be honest, there’s only so much excitement you’re going to get out of turning $5 into $10 (if you’re lucky).
Woodbine Winners: Mandatory Jackpot Hi-5 Payout Rewards Astute Bettors
Woodbine Winners is an inside look at how horseplayers and bettors – from novices to pros – strike gold when playing the races at Woodbine. As part of the ongoing Woodbine Winners series, we're going to show you tickets that result in life-changing scores, get insights into how the bets were made and learn more about the people who hit those winning tickets.
Betting the Soaring Free Stakes on a Budget
The $100,000 Soaring Free Stakes Sunday at Woodbine is a key prep race for the Grade 1 Summer Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series race Sept. 20 at the Toronto-area track that offers the victor an expenses-paid berth in the $1 million Juvenile Turf Presented by Coolmore America Nov. 6 at Keeneland.
