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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 1875. 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.
ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY DERBY Leaderboard Current as of April 21, 2017 Rank Horse Trainer Points 1. Girvin Joe Sharp 150 2. Classic Empire Mark Casse 132 3. Gormley John Shirreffs 125 4. Irap Doug O'Neill 113 5. Irish War Cry Graham Motion 110 6. $ Thunder Snow (IRE) Saeed bin Suroor 100 7. Always Dreaming Todd Pletcher 100 8. Gunnevera Antonio Sano 84 9. Practical Joke Chad Brown 74 10. J Boys Echo Dale Romans 63 11. State of Honor Mark Casse 62 + Conquest Mo Money Miguel Hernandez 60 12. Tapwrit Todd Pletcher 54 13. Malagacy Todd Pletcher 50 14. Hence Steve Asmussen 50 15. $$ Fast and Accurate Mike Maker 50 16. McCraken Ian Wilkes 40 17. Battle of Midway Jerry Hollendorfer 40 18. Patch Todd Pletcher 40 19. Battalion Runner Todd Pletcher 40 20. Cloud Computing Chad Brown 40 21. Untrapped Steve Asmussen 34 22. Lookin At Lee Steve Asmussen 32 23. Sonneteer Keith Desormeaux 30 24. Royal Mo John Shirreffs 30 25. Local Hero Steve Asmussen 30 26. Master Plan Todd Pletcher 20 27. Blueridge Traveler Kenny McPeek 20 28. Petrov Ron Moquett 13 29. Lancaster Bomber Aidan O'Brien 10 30. Senior Investment Kenny McPeek 10 + Impressive Edge Dale Romans 10 31. Reach the World Bob Baffert 10 32. $ Hollywood Handsome Dallas Stewart 10
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.
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.
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.
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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