How Do You Pick A Kentucky Derby Winner?
Quite possibly the most famous of all horse races, the Kentucky Derby is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports! Here’s how to pick a Derby winner, and enjoy bragging rights or big money! The Kentucky Derby is a 1 and 1/4 mile race for 3-year-old Thoroughbred horses. What this means to you, the fan is that the race is fast – so you need a fast horse. Visit the site www.equibase.com to find out each horse’s average speed racing. The higher the rating, the faster the horse. Another method? Bet on the favorite. Sure it takes some of the guesswork out of betting, but it’s effective. Four of the favorites in the last 12 years have won the Derby, meaning you have a pretty good chance of getting a return on your investment. Want to win money, but not necessarily pick the winner? Finance and racing guru Don McNay suggests picking the favorite to show, not win or place. When you bet “to show,” this means you make money if your horse finishes anywhere in the top three spots. One of the
