The 20 horses racing in the Kentucky Derby must first travel along the Road to the Kentucky Derby, which is a series of 35 races taking place at tracks across the country and the world. Points are awarded to the top 4 horses that finish in each of those 35 races, and the 20 horses with the most points earn a spot in the starting gate in the Kentucky Derby race.
The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May every year, and typically draws a crowd of , people. American Pharoah Stakes. Kentucky Jockey Club. Remsen Stakes. Springboard Mile. Los Alamitos Futurity.
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New to DRF? Don't have an account? Register Here. New To DRF? Click here to get started. About the Kentucky Derby. Race Recaps. Fri, Nov. Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Recap Analysis. Sat, Oct.
Breeders' Futurity. Belmont , 1 mile. View all. David Grening Nov 7, David Grening Nov 5, Jay Privman Oct 10, Nicole Russo Oct 9, View All. Road to the Derby Date. Saturday, Sep. Winner: Major General. Beyer: Points : Major General Race Recap View Chart. Race Recap. Years ago, as a Delawarean whose parents were from Philadelphia, I connected with unlikely Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones , whose owners raced as Someday Farm with only one horse left in their stable and with a Pennsylvania-based trainer and jockey.
The Kentucky Derby has evolved from a sporting event into part of the fabric of American culture. As you might expect, there are many traditions associated with the race from the garland of roses presented to the winner to the Twin Spires that overlook the Churchill Downs stretch.
But we are only scratching the surface. Part of the allure of the Kentucky Derby each year is undoubtedly the party aspect. Although attendance will be limited in because of the coronavirus pandemic, the infield on Kentucky Derby day typically draws all kinds of fans from partyers to families to gamblers and more. Many mint juleps are consumed in the infield at a typical Kentucky Derby, which from to drew from , to , total fans. While there are certainly those that travel to Louisville for the party — both the main event and dozens of others in Louisville the week leading up to the Kentucky Derby — there is much more to it than food and booze.
There really is something for everyone. But the party is far from limited to Churchill and the surrounding area. For this interested in hosting a party, check out this terrific guide from Penelope Miller for an unforgettable Kentucky Derby soiree.
Did You Know? The previous record was , in You can visit your local track on the big day or you can bet from home using what is called an advance-deposit-wagering platform. If you are reading this story in particular, however, you might be looking for just the basics and we can help there, too. Below is small section as a sample:. Show bet — A bet on a horse to finish in the money; third or better. Across the board — A bet on a horse to win, place, and show.
If the horse wins, the bettor collects three ways; if second, two ways place, show ; and if third, one way, losing the win and place bets. It's actually three bets. Morning line — The odds that the track handicapper predicts a horse will be to win the race when it starts.
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