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How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby
- To begin with, punters must study previous Derby events. Research is essential when betting on the Derby. Most people might think that the Derby is too unique of an event to base any kind of research on, but this could not be further from the truth. While the Derby is indeed a very special event in the horse racing world, there are many past performances of Derby horses that can give you a glimpse into the future. Whether you are at the track, in the grandstand or in front of the TV in your local pub, the Derby is watched by millions of people across the country and around the world.
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The offer. Bet £10 get £20 in free bets. Terms are set by the operator and change without notice.
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- Sign up with any of our legitimate UK horse racing betting sites and you'll be greeted with a warm welcome - they all offer generous sign up bonuses. And you will definitely want to take advantage of them, as the bonuses can be used to bet on the kind of exotic Kentucky Derby futures that tend to yield huge, if not sometimes outrageous, payouts.
- Deposit money into your account and review the Kentucky Derby racing schedule before placing your bet.
- Pick the best Derby horse odds you can find and make a profit by betting on them.
History of the Kentucky Derby Race
Kentucky Derby Betting Lines
- Kentucky Derby Future Odds - bet on the Kentucky Derby future odds, looking at the jockey and trainer with the most potential to win the entire tournament.
- Exacta Betting - bet on the margin of victory in the race, looking at the two most prominent horses to finish first and second.
- Horse Racing Props - predicting various events surrounding the contest that are not necessarily related to the race.
- Morning Line Bets - Sportsbooks will list all the entries for the race and the potential odds on each horse before betting begins.
- Win bets - although not the most rewarding, players can bet on the jockeys and trainers who have placed the best Thoroughbred to win the race.
Betting on the Kentucky Derby Strategy
- Betting on the trainer to win the Derby has two advantages. First, it identifies effective Derby candidates that trainers have prepared well during the prep season. Second, it narrows the betting field from 20 Derby participants to just one. Trainers who have won the Derby three times each are
Most Recent Kentucky Derby Winners in the Last 10 Years
| Year | Winner |
| 2022 | Rich Strike |
| 2021 | Mandaloun |
| 2020 | Authentic |
| 2019 | Country House |
| 2018 | Justify |
| 2017 | Always Dreaming |
| 2016 | Nyquist |
| 2015 | American Pharoah |
| 2014 | California Chrome |
| 2013 | Orb |
| 2012 | I’ll Have Another |
| 2011 | Animal Kingdom |
| 2010 | Super Saver |
| 2009 | Mine The Bird |
| 2008 | Big Brown |
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