Where Can I Place A Bet On The Kentucky Derby

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The Kentucky Derby will take place this Saturday, Sept. 6 instead of its normal “first Saturday in May” date. Believe it or not, there was a possibility that Nevada sportsbooks wouldn’t be able to take pari-mutuel wagers on the 145th Run For The Roses.

In other words, casinos might not have been able to offer exactas, trifectas, and other traditional horse racing wagers.

Late last week, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) made sure that Nevada sportsbooks would be able to offer wagers on the big race. A ruling on Friday afternoon will allow Nevada race and sportsbooks to take bets on the Kentucky Derby.

The 2020 Kentucky Derby is set to take place this Saturday, September 5th at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Kentucky. The Derby is the second most bet on sporting event every year, next to only the Super Bowl, and Illinois is a hotbed for horse racing with Arlington Park one of the top tracks in the world. Here’s how you can effectively place your bet online. You can sign up to KentuckyDerby.com or at any betting websites affiliated to Kentucky Derby. Signing up to these betting websites will make your life easier, allowing you to choose the right bet. They also have free online streaming features that allow you to bet via live streaming so you can stay tuned and get advance.

A lot has changed this year, but horse race bettors will be able to wager like normal this weekend.

Churchill Downs dispute

The possibility that the race wouldn’t be available for betting stems from a contract dispute between the Nevada Pari-Mutuel Association and Churchill Downs. Downs is the company that operates the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby takes place.

Churchill Downs wants to charge Nevada race and sportsbooks for taking wagers on races at its tracks. The state doesn’t want to set a precedent that it will pay fees for this right.

This dispute actually started at the end of October last year. Race and sportsbook guests might have noticed that a handful of tracks that are normally on the TVs haven’t been, as of late.

Churchill Downs, the corporation, is much more than just an individual horse track operator. The company also operates racetracks and casinos around the country.

The dispute between the two parties is ongoing and almost got in the way of allowing Nevada bettors to wager on the Kentucky Derby. Have no fear horse racing fans, the NGCB is here to save the day!

NGCB steps in to allow casinos to take pari-mutuel wagers

The ruling by the NGCB will allow Nevada casinos to book their own bets and exotic wagers on the Kentucky Oaks on Friday and Derby on Saturday. The decision doesn’t guarantee that all sportsbooks will take pari-mutuel wagers on the big horse races, but it’s available to those who want to.

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This ruling simply allows sportsbooks to apply for permission to pay winning wagers for horse races. The race must be broadcast nationally and must be shown at the casino racetrack and sportsbook.

The Kentucky Derby fits both criteria for most Nevada casinos.

Each race and sportsbook operator will be able to set its own limits since they bear responsibility for paying out the wagers.

The casinos are usually the middleman between the racetrack pools and the bettors. Maximum wagers or payouts could be limited this year because of the rules change. Make sure to check with the sportsbooks for limits.

Additionally, Nevada sportsbook apps that usually offer horse racing won’t be taking mobile bets on the Kentucky Derby this year. Bettors will have to visit a casino to bet on the race.

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs opens for the season on Tuesday. There will be racing all week, but only the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby will be broadcast nationally. Most casino race and sportsbooks will show those races and take wagers.

The post position draw for the Kentucky Derby will take place at 8 a.m. PT on Tuesday. The draw will be streamed live on kentuckyderby.com. When complete, this draw will reveal which post position the horses will be placed at when the race begins on Saturday.

The post position usually plays a role for horses in the large field of the Kentucky Derby. While 24 horses are allowed to race in the event, it appears as if only 19 will participate this year.

There could be horses scratched during the week, so it’s possible even fewer horses will run.

Nevada casinos often have seminars and parties for the Kentucky Derby. Due to the delay and fewer tourists visiting during the week, some of the events have been canceled.

Rampart Casino in Summerlin is one of the few that will keep its Kentucky Derby Weekend plans intact. Rampart will offer a pre-race seminar on Friday, Sept. 4 along with specials and giveaways on race day.

The thing that makes the Kentucky Derby great is that you never know exactly how the race is going to unfold over 1 1/4-miles at Churchill Downs, with 18 horses expected to be loaded into the starting game on Saturday.

© Seth Wenig, AP Tiz the Law (8), with jockey Manny Franco up, crosses the finish line to win the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, N.Y.

But what are the odds that the top three choices in the morning line odds would end up drawing the three outside post positions.

That means favored Tiz the Law (saddle No. 17), second choice Honor A.P (16) and speedster Authentic (18) could have their fate determined over the first two furlongs, as field barrells towards the first turn.

The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live on NBC from 2:30-7:30 p.m., with post time set for 6:50 p.m.

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Here are the selections from our expert panel:

2020 Kentucky Derby Field

Horse (Jockey) morning line

1. Finnick the Fierce (Garcia) 50-1

2. Max Player (Santana) 30-1

3. Enforceable (Beschizza) 30-1

4. Storm the Court (Leparoux) 50-1

5. Major Fed (Graham) 50-1

6. King Guillermo (Camacho) scratched

7. Money Moves (Castellano) 30-1

8. South Bend (Gaffalione) 50-1

9. Mr. Big News (G.Saez) 50-1

Where

10. Thousand Words (Geroux) 15-1

11. Necker Island (Mena) 50-1

12. Sole Volante (Panici) 30-1

13. Attachment Rate (Talamo) 50-1

14. Winning Impression (Rocco Jr.) 50-1

15. Ny Traffic (Lopez) 20-1

16. Honor A.P. (Smith) 5-1

17. Tiz the Law (Franco) 3/5

18. Authentic (Velazquez) 8-1

Sean Nolan (15-time National Horseplayers Championship qualifier, 2001 runnerup, four Top 20 finishes)

1. Tiz the Law: No value here as the odds-on favorite but there is no legitimate reason to pick against him. He drew the 17 post (now post 16 with scratch of King Guillermo), which will give Manny Franco the option to pick what flight he wants to be in when they hit the first turn. The classy colt should be able to relax outside the speed and expect him to open up as the field turns for home. On to the Preakness and Breeder’s Cup Classic!

2. Thousand Words: Really coming into his own now and his loping stride should help him negotiate the 1¼ miles without much problem. Baffert knows how to prepare them for the big races. Expect Geroux will put him in the race right off the bat. Offers some value with a Tiz the Law exacta.

3. Ny Traffic: Has the knack to get involved early and hang around. He has a series of 5 furlong works that says he is still on edge and he likes the Churchill Downs oval. A logical exotics play.

4. Necker Island is my choice of several plodders to pick up the pieces. Taking the blinkers off should help him relax and get the extra 1/8 of a mile.

Bob Jordan, USA TODAY NETWORK Atlantic Group Sports Deputy Director

1. Authentic: Won the Haskell at Monmouth Park but it didn't feel like a win. He was up by 2 1/2 lengths passing the furlong pole but jockey Mike Smith had to frantically urge Authentic after letting him breeze to deep stretch. Smith, who said Authentic “sees things” and was distracted by shadows, has landed on another mount here but that's due to a prior agreement so shouldn't be seen as a lack of endorsement. All said, this is a pretty good horse with a ridiculous post draw who's going to be in the range of 15-1 odds. He had his final workout Sunday - covering six furlongs in 1:12.40 at Del Mar - and trainer Bob Baffert said, “Authentic is really doing well. I see him turning the corner.”

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2. Max Player: This is the horse that was taken away from trainer Linda Rice and turned over to Steve Asmussen, despite running third in both the Belmont Stakes and Travers, and despite Asmussen having an 0 for 20 record in the Run for the Roses. To be truthful Max Player at no point in either the Belmont or Travers looked like a winner but he just keeps plugging away, a trait that is good to have in the Derby.

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3. Tiz the Law: America's horse will be one of the heaviest Derby favorites in years but has rarely faced adversity, the exception being on this racetrack when he finished out his 2019 season in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. That didn't go well. On sloppy footing, Tiz the Law failed to accelerate after being trapped briefly in a pocket position. Reasonable to take a stand against the Belmont Stakes winner in the return visit to Churchill.

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Steve Edelson, USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey sports columnist/racing writer

1. Tiz the Law: The late defection of Art Collector, expected to be the second choice, is big for Tiz the Law. Art Collector was a legitimate threat here. With 103 and 102 Beyer Speed Figures over the last two wins, Art Collector could have been there at the wire if Tiz the Law had a troubled trip. Now Tiz the Law, with a dazzling 109 Beyer in the Travers, has one less top contender to deal with. The formula has been the same all year: Sit just off the speed and then take over with a powerful late run. He'll have to break well, however, from the wide post if he wants to be the first ever to win from that post position.

2. Authentic: Look for the plan to be the same with John Velazquez in the saddle as it was when Mike Smith rode in the Haskell. If Authentic can get to the front, and they will be forced to go by the far outside post position, they’ll try to go wire-to-wire. That worked at nine furlongs, but likely won’t at 10 furlongs. Authentic will dig in gamely, but won’t be able to hold off Tiz the Law.

3. Max Player: So who gets up for third to complete the trifecta? In the Belmont Stakes and the Travers Stakes it was Max Player, who will once again be charging from the back of the field. Gives a great effort every time, never worse than third in five career starts. Goes from Linda Rice’s barn to Steve Asmussen’s for the Derby.

Steven Falk, Asbury Park Press Sports Writer.

1. Honor A.P.: A horse who should love the 1 1/4 mile distance. He has been working very well at Del Mar with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith aboard for his last three works. He was very impressive in pulling away from Authentic in the Santa Anita Derby on June 6 and earned a 102 Beyer Speed Figure. He was defeated at 1-5 in the Shared Belief at Del Mar on Aug. 1, but that had all the makings of a horse who was not fully cranked and was prepping for this. Yet, he still earned a 102 Beyer Speed Figure even though he clearly only ran in spots. It was a means to an end.

2. Tiz The Law: If he runs anything close to the 109 Beyer Speed Figure he put up in demolishing the field in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 8, the rest of this field is running for second. That Beyer Speed Figure would make him tough in the Breeders' Cup Classic. He is 3-5 on the morning line because he has clearly shown he is the best horse among this group. However, the best horse does not always win, and if he drops a few points on the Beyer, maybe he is vulnerable. Nobody should leave him off any exacta, trifecta, superfecta or multi-race tickets.

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3. Max Player:I hope we get something close to 30-1 on the morning line so the trifecta can be spiced up a little bit. But, I doubt, we will get that price. Even 20-1 will be nice. This grinder is the type of horse who hits the board in the Derby a lot at a decent number. His Beyer Speed Figures have gone up every time. Another forward move gets him on the board.

Greg Giombarrese, Lakewood BlueClaws Director of Communications

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1. Honor A.P.: If someone is to upset Tiz the Law, they are going to have to move forward on Saturday and Honor AP can do that as he stretches out to 10 furlongs for the first time. He will relish the added distance of this race, stretching out from a 8.5 furlong prep at Del Mar which was purely a tune-up and in which he was against the race flow. He ran very well, matching his best speed figure earned in the Santa Anita Derby two-back in which he punched his ticket to this spot. He's sitting on a career-best race, and if Tiz the Law doesn't replicate his dominant Travers, Honor AP can beat him at a fair price.

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2. Tiz the Law: He will be a heavy favorite, and deserves to be, after a romp in the Travers in which he earned a field-best 109 Beyer Speed Figure. He fires every time, has a dominant win at the distance, and comes from a barn that won this race with a fellow NY-bred, Funny Cide, 17 years ago. He'll also be one of the shortest priced Derby favorites in history and while he is the horse to beat, Honor AP can beat him, though we're not sure anyone else in here can.

3. Enforceable: He's been caught in a series of races where the race flows made it tough to make up ground. The top two in his last race are better than anyone in here outside of the top two, and he stretches out to 10 furlongs, which should help him. He can hit the board at a big price.

Ken Jordan (five times among top finishers at NTRA/National Horseplayers Championship, four Top 10s at Horseplayers World Series)

1.Tiz the Law: The most-accomplished runner in here and a well-deserved favorite (though unbettable in the win pool at 3/5). His Travers gave the impression that there is still more to give. All of the racing world hoping he is the last Derby starter to come into the race off a win at 1 1/4 miles.

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2. Authentic: It seems everyone is convinced that his Haskell stretch jog will prevent him from winning Derby. Respect his speed and connections.

3. Attachment Rate: Longshot has flashed talent that has been effectively hidden by overconfident rides, traffic, and wide trips. A must use in all exotic slots.

4. NY Traffic: Knocking at the door against some tough ones while improving speed figures equals a great chance to hit the board.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Kentucky Derby 2020: Betting guide and predictions; Can Tiz the Law win from wide post?