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1 Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 6th Finish First with Independence Title Locally Grown, Nationally Strong LEARN MORE Independence Title IndependenceTitle.com

2 Kentucky Derby History There are few American sporting events with the history and popularity of the Kentucky Derby. Its rich traditions sipping a mint julep, donning a beautiful hat, and joining fellow race fans in singing My Old Kentucky Home transcend the Kentucky Derby from just a sporting event, making it a celebration of southern culture and a true icon of Americana. The Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in the United States, dating back to The race is often referred to as "The Run for the Roses " and has continuously produced the most exciting two minutes in sports. As with any major event, the Kentucky Derby has undergone various changes over the course of three centuries. From shortening the distance of the race, the introduction of traditions like draping the winning horse in a garland of roses, to the growing size of Derby crowds, the Kentucky Derby has embraced the change of time, while honoring the integrity of the spectacle race set forth by Meriwether Lewis Clark.

3 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY Leaderboard Current as of April 21, 2017 Rank Horse Trainer Points 1. Girvin Joe Sharp Classic Empire Mark Casse Gormley John Shirreffs Irap Doug O'Neill Irish War Cry Graham Motion $ Thunder Snow (IRE) Saeed bin Suroor Always Dreaming Todd Pletcher Gunnevera Antonio Sano Practical Joke Chad Brown J Boys Echo Dale Romans State of Honor Mark Casse 62 + Conquest Mo Money Miguel Hernandez Tapwrit Todd Pletcher Malagacy Todd Pletcher Hence Steve Asmussen $$ Fast and Accurate Mike Maker McCraken Ian Wilkes Battle of Midway Jerry Hollendorfer Patch Todd Pletcher Battalion Runner Todd Pletcher Cloud Computing Chad Brown Untrapped Steve Asmussen Lookin At Lee Steve Asmussen Sonneteer Keith Desormeaux Royal Mo John Shirreffs Local Hero Steve Asmussen Master Plan Todd Pletcher Blueridge Traveler Kenny McPeek Petrov Ron Moquett Lancaster Bomber Aidan O'Brien Senior Investment Kenny McPeek 10 + Impressive Edge Dale Romans Reach the World Bob Baffert $ Hollywood Handsome Dallas Stewart 10

4 Betting 101 Betting on horse racing is just as historic as the sport of horse racing itself. From ancient civilizations across the world to the betting windows at Churchill Downs, the desire to bet on the horse that is fastest on a set course at a set distance has remain unchanged. Read on for beginner tips to help you bet on the Kentucky Derby. Types of Bets Win-Place-Show Bets Betting on horse racing can be fun and easy. There are several different wagers offered each race, but these are the three most basic: The first is a "win" wager. Betting a horse to win is just as fun as it sounds the horse must win the race in order for you to win the wager. Next, is a "place" wager. This is betting on a horse to finish in the top 2. You win the wager if your horse finishes first or second. Betting a horse to "show" means selecting a horse who you think will finish in the top 3. You win the wager if your horse finishes first, second, or third. Because of the difficulty of a win wager, it will yield the highest payoff of these three wagers. A show wager will yield the lowest payoff but offers the greatest chance of winning. The minimum bet for a win, place or show wager is only $2.

5 Exacta Bets If you've mastered the art of win, place and show wagers, try an exacta. An exacta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, but yields a higher payout. You bet an exacta by selecting a minimum two horses to finish first and second. These horses must finish first and second, in that order, for you to win the wager. If picking two horses in order sounds too difficult, you can "box" your wager. A boxed wager will win if your horses finish 1st and 2nd, in any order, making it more likely for you to win. The minimum bet for an exacta or exacta box wager is only $2. Trifecta Bets If you've mastered the art of win, place and show wagers, try a trifecta. A trifecta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, as well as exacta wagers, so it yields a higher payout than any of those bets. You bet a trifecta be selecting a minimum three horses to finish first, second, and third. These horses must finish first, second, and third, in that exact order, for you to win the wager. If picking three horses in order sounds too difficult you can "box" your wager. A boxed trifecta wager will win if your horses finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in any order, making it more likely to win. The minimum bet for a trifecta wager is only 50 cents and you can bet a trifecta box for as little as $3.

6 What to Wear Women One of the truly unique characteristics of the Kentucky Derby, and its sister event, the Kentucky Oaks, is that they are sports parties that showcase the finest in spring fashions. Both female and male attendees pull out all of the stops when selecting their Kentucky Derby and Oaks apparel. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to Derby dressing, in part because what you wear has much to do with where you plan to spend the day. In the reserved seating areas (grandstand, clubhouse, suites and corporate hospitality areas), ladies typically wear spring dresses, pastel-colored suits, or bold separates that coordinate with their Derby headwear and accessories. The Kentucky Derby is a chance for every female to express her inner Southern Belle so take note and don't hold back when planning your Kentucky Derby wardrobe! Men The Kentucky Derby provides a splendid excuse for men to get just as dressed up and decked out as the ladies! The modern Derby man possesses an unparalleled color palette. Sun-drenched, tropical colors in bold stripes or busy plaid and bright pastels steal the limelight. Although, if you want a more polished look, a classic navy or seersucker blazer is always in style. Top it all off with a fedora or bowler hat for the complete Kentucky Derby look. Men's Derby hats are generally solid in color and inspired by the style from the 1920s. Hats Wearing a hat to the Kentucky Derby is believed to bear good luck! The long-established fashion was started by the women, however, over the last few years, many men have taken part in the tradition as well. Wearing a hat is much like getting into costume, you might be pleasantly surprised to see what type of character you become. From the fantastic to the sublime, there are no rules or limits.

7 Derby Party Refreshments Classic Mint Julep Spicy Bloody Mary Sweet Iced Tea Chicken Salad American Farro Salad Chocolate Torte Blackberry Cobbler.

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