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The short answer
The Kentucky Derby is America's most famous horse race. It's run on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, over a mile and a quarter for three-year-old thoroughbreds. Nicknamed the Run for the Roses, it's the first leg of the US Triple Crown.
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Key takeaways
- On the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs.
- Only three-year-olds can run, so each horse gets one chance.
- Win: your horse must finish first.
- A big field means more traffic and more luck in running, so favourites lose more often than in smaller races.
When and where is the Kentucky Derby run?
On the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. The winner is draped in a blanket of roses, which gives the race its nickname. In IST, the race usually falls in the early hours of Sunday morning.
What makes the race distinctive?
- Only three-year-olds can run, so each horse gets one chance.
- The distance is a mile and a quarter on dirt.
- The field is large, often up to 20 runners, which crowds the start.
- It opens the US Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.
Which betting markets are common?
- Win: your horse must finish first.
- Place or each-way: your horse must finish in the paid places.
- Forecast: pick the first two finishers in order.
- Tricast: pick the first three in order.
What should you consider before betting?
A big field means more traffic and more luck in running, so favourites lose more often than in smaller races. Check the draw, form in the prep races and whether the horse has run well on dirt. On Goexch, the Derby sits in the horse racing section on your normal ID.
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