The 150th Kentucky Derby, set for this Saturday at Churchill Downs, features a field of 20 horses, with Fierceness and Sierra Leone as top favorites. Fierceness attracted a massive $100,000 bet, while Sierra Leone boasts a purchase price of $2.3 million. The event coincides with the unveiling of a $200 million paddock project, reflecting Churchill Downs' continued evolution and iron grip on a troubled sport. Betting trends favor these contenders, with significant bets anticipated on race day. Weather forecasts predict favorable conditions, adding to the allure of what is often called the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Stop and smell the roses, it’s almost Derby Day! Make your picks ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs: https://t.co/YWwPDY7hrf
What can we expect at the 150th @KentuckyDerby? @ChristinaFDTV gives a preview of the most exciting two minutes in sports. https://t.co/9guET27nCK
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"This is an average field of 3-year-olds. Fierceness coming out of the 16 post and Sierra Leone coming out of the 2 post makes it difficult for both horses." – @DKSportsbook's Johnny Avello, on Derby favorites. @VegasInsider #KentuckyDerby Odds Report: https://t.co/7ervoRuOpf
After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it’s wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby https://t.co/gsKB8kYAiL https://t.co/TQ72TyCQA4
Fierceness will have to overcome a bit of Derby history: No horse has ever won out of the No. 17 post. Sierra Leone is the priciest horse in the field, having cost $2.3 million. https://t.co/ayPw2yIzor https://t.co/ayPw2yIzor
After top horse betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for 150th Kentucky Derby https://t.co/FrWupkM7Dr https://t.co/idjUJnLCzZ
For those asking about Kentucky Derby Picks check out @timmythetiger Derby letter at https://t.co/uGQBZgptZg . Worth the read
Updated Kentucky Derby odds (as of 7 pm) Fierceness 3-1 Sierra Leone 9-2 Forever Young 7-1 Catching Freedom 8-1 Just a Touch 11-1 Honor Marie 12-1 Mystik Dan 16-1 Dornoch 21-1 Just Steel 25-1 Resilience 27-1 West Saratoga 28-1 #KyDerby
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1/ The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend. But since 1960, there's been virtually no improvement in winning times. Seems impossible, but it's true. Let's get into it. https://t.co/7NtL5bTREP
Eddie Olczyk handicaps the Kentucky Derby. https://t.co/fiSQ3bSneo
There is a time-honored tradition in horse race wagering that, if it didn't work from time to time, wouldn't still be around today: Pick the horse with the name you like. So we dug into the names and ranked them from 1 to 20. Enjoy. https://t.co/xQHTmbF37a https://t.co/puiJ8pylDL
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From @TheAthletic: There is a time-honored tradition in horse race wagering that, if it didn't work from time to time, wouldn't still be around today: Pick the horse with the name you like. Our writer dug into the names and ranked them from 1 to 20. https://t.co/P1aoTF8aho
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This year’s Kentucky Derby is pretty simple. There’s a superstar by the name of Fierceness, and if he secures a position near the front of the pack, the only question might be how much he wins by https://t.co/1nMD4vKfNF
Tomorrow is the @KentuckyDerby! 🐎 Here's the forecast for Louisville. Sounds like @TWCAlexWilson could be their next official bugler...🎺 #KYDerby https://t.co/32nnyY1OYZ
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Tim Doyle NAILED the 2023 Kentucky Derby winner last year and now he's back 😈 Check out his 2024 Kentucky Derby picks! 💰 https://t.co/f9YqulYM1h
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WATCH: The 150th Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. If you can’t make it to Churchill Downs racetrack you can still enjoy race day and plenty of fun for the entire family at Parx Racing in Bensalem. Here's what you can expect. @AunyeaLachelle #PhillyLive https://t.co/EXbJlzn8oQ
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Who do we got in the Kentucky Derby.. "The favorite in this race is Fierceness and everybody thinks that he's gonna win.. I think that Just A Touch has a chance to win this race though" ~ @chrisfallica #PMSLive https://t.co/dwebGgZSvF
After twelve horses died in the run-up to last year's Kentucky Derby, the sport is grappling with how to ensure the safety of racehorses at the 150th race on Saturday. Our reporter explains how. https://t.co/fVBPU3sVqo https://t.co/jgTyPRLydy
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Here’s how I’m handicapping the Kentucky Derby and betting $100. (Hint, I’m fading the favorites) https://t.co/QfHDbpkhei via @USATODAY
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The color pink will be seen far and wide as the 150th Kentucky Oaks is LIVE on @USANetwork and @peacock. 🐎 https://t.co/Fg7Yj9ZhuA
Face dox for Derby Day one with the DeGoddess @DeGodsNFT @pudgypenguins @Azuki fam lmk what horses you’re taking this weekend🔥🤝 @frankdegods ask the cabal which horse is winning Tom or I’m flooring my Dylan smh https://t.co/IJ1e0HxZ0e
If you’re a fan of the Kentucky Derby, @CircaLasVegas is the place to be. 🏇👒 Whether you want to dress to the nines, chill out in the sports book or take in the race poolside, you are covered. https://t.co/Mwmdi6Ft63
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The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow and even if you'd never dream of maiden claimers at Aqueduct, you might still go into seersucker-and-julep mode on the first Saturday in May. We talked to @EmilyOptixEQ about how sports bettors can put their skills to work in betting the Derby.
150 years of the @KentuckyDerby — the stands are filled with pink for the fillies, the air smells of cigars and I’m looking to try my first mint julep. Who’s going to win? https://t.co/adVftzNV2v
No 2024 betting tips here, but stories include my most successful three-horse exacta box strategy: Kentucky Derby 150: Marla Ridenour remembers Howard Cosell's toupee, tutelage of legends @KentuckyDerby https://t.co/pc90n90CW7 via @beaconjournal
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For Churchill Downs, the company that owns the Kentucky Derby, transformational change is the only path to survival in a world inundated by gambling — but increasingly uninterested in horse racing https://t.co/BG9uBrmYl9
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DraftKings, FanDuel Aim For ‘Easy’ Ahead Of Kentucky Derby Betting @JimGazzale https://t.co/rSQxnfHol5
Column: The Derby gods have teased and tormented owner Mike Repole and trainer Chad Brown for years. Does one of them finally break through this time? https://t.co/34P6nsadQB
Whether you’re looking for a classic mint julep to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby or want to experiment, we have a handful of race-day-ready drinks that fit the bill. https://t.co/Xm2SFiw9FR
I’ve got a 30-1 winner for the Kentucky Derby. My 106.7 The Fan column. https://t.co/QTLdeRq33l
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Fierceness is the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. But when things haven’t gone his way, he’s burned a lot of money with disappointing efforts. https://t.co/s4W7TrDpS4
Happy Derby weekend! Kentucky Derby 2024: Jeff Duncan has betting tips from handicapping experts https://t.co/nnlZ91qp5u via @nolanews
From @TheAthletic: Nowhere in sports is the gap bigger between casual fans and alleged betting experts than in horse racing, specifically the Kentucky Derby. But historical data says pay attention to these five factors when you make your picks. https://t.co/gyZUnEiqKN
Continuing the Kentucky Oaks theme, longtime horse handicapper Ed Sehon published his favorite picks for Friday. Also, get his Oaks/Derby Double! https://t.co/vHPYgrzCLj #KentuckyOaks #KentuckyDerby #HorseRacingTips
Some idiosyncratic longs in here: $CCB $SRUUF $FLUT $SII $PBR $GENI $GLASF & #KentuckyDerby150 picks! The curse of the 17 post might finally be broken by Fierceness (paying homage to the owner from Queens: Repole) Pletcher (trainer) won the Derby in 2010 2017 and now maybe 2024 https://t.co/w9xISuRAgm
Horse Betting 101 🐎 Explaining some common bets to get you ready for the Kentucky Derby! https://t.co/oY5dFF5mXW
From SportsCenter: Optimism abounds in the Fierceness camp @ChurchillDowns. But trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Mike Repole have been in this position before, multiple times, only to see optimism shift to heartbreak. For Fierceness, winning is the only goal at #KentuckyDerby150. https://t.co/1odTEkKZr6
Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper. https://t.co/EGac9qEXcF
Happy Kentucky Oaks Day! We've got a lot of excellent Oaks and Kentucky Derby content up already at VSiN with more to come. Here's Mike Somich (@Somobomb18) on the Oaks and three of the undercard races. https://t.co/uBhaFo6Sfe #HorseRacing #KentuckyOaks
The 5 biggest long-shot winners in Kentucky Derby history https://t.co/ZSOvIPvQa1 via @reviewjournal
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If it rains Saturday at Churchill Downs, here is how Kentucky Derby horses have raced on muddy or sloppy tracks. #KyDerby2024 https://t.co/afkvY8CLBV
It's Kentucky Oaks Day! 💕 We will have coverage throughout the day at Churchill Downs on LEX 18. https://t.co/BcH68Cz4DK
It's Kentucky Oaks day! 🏇 Get ready for this weekend's action with a pair of podcasts 🎙️ @mrdubbsie on the Kentucky Oaks: https://t.co/XdIexciFTg @ChristinaFDTV on tomorrow's Derby: https://t.co/fv50JAKNRE
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Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of Kentucky Derby https://t.co/iEvvf9t5wm
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"Kentucky Derby allure endures despite a troubled sport and Churchill Downs' iron grip." (via @usatodaysports) https://t.co/zcOC3PDr7o
"We’re not going to be sitting here Saturday night saying, ‘Fierceness ran a really good third place.’ He either wins or is off the board." – @BearBetsPod's @chrisfallica, on #KyDerby favorite. More from Fallica on the #KentuckyDerby, from @FOXSports: https://t.co/KAyMnAD3KI
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The Kentucky Derby is celebrating its 150th running this Saturday. Some of racing's greatest horses, like Secretariat, Affirmed and Citation, are among its champions. The roll call of winners includes trainers and jockeys, too. Here are memories from... https://t.co/j3jGaWI06p
Just in time for the Kentucky Derby this weekend, get your fancy hats out and your bets in! Beer for Derbies, our bourbon barrel aged lager infused with mint, is inspired by a classic cocktail, the Mint Julep. https://t.co/iKaIWNRGYe
Churchill Downs recently completed a $200M paddock project, including the Paddock Club and Club SI, to further enhance the venue’s premium offerings 🤩 SBJ’s @Bretjust1T takes us inside the newly renovated clubs ahead of the 150th running of the #KentuckyDerby 🐎 https://t.co/9K1do5MS3C
The first Saturday in May is almost here 🌹 Cast your vote for who will write their name in history as the 150th Kentucky Derby winner: https://t.co/YWwPDY7hrf
Need help getting prepared for this year's Kentucky Derby? @danwolken has you covered offering up his three favorite picks in this years race. https://t.co/hwv9Xochok
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The Gaming Juice now with PONIES! Read @natejacobson1’s guide to betting this year’s Kentucky Derby, whether you’re a novice or somewhat seasoned horse bettor. Best of all, it’s FREE! https://t.co/s4HKzgz9Pq
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A field of 20 horses is set to launch from the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Meet the Kentucky Derby horses running in the 2024 race. https://t.co/K1incSR8fE
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Depending on who you talk to in horse racing, Churchill Downs is either the evil empire or savior of a sport in decline. But the enduring allure of the Kentucky Derby ensures both sides remain under their thumb. My piece on the Derby at 150 https://t.co/Pfn41Rxcg2 via @USATODAY
Could rain impact this weekend's Kentucky Derby? Have a look at the forecast: https://t.co/SDI2E2B71u
Sportsbooks See Kentucky Derby Betting As Catalyst For Horse Racing Cross-Sell @JimGazzale https://t.co/WR68Yfgi2r
Kentucky Derby Ticket Prices Near Record Over $1,000 On Average https://t.co/EoatFYIGY0 https://t.co/KPPu2e0az5
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ICYMI | My Derbyland column, in which Churchill Downs goes Disney World on a smaller scale, but pretty big (and with a pretty big price tag) for these parts https://t.co/r9soVBPwKD
One in eight Americans adults will likely wager on the Kentucky Derby. But thanks to @PeterKeatingNJ, you don't need to be placing a bet just because you like a certain horse's name. He analyzes the six factors that past winners have in common ⤵️ https://t.co/U2ExmR8Aks
"They're still betting Fierceness and Sierra Leone. But betting so far is not even a blip on the radar compared with the money that comes in on race day." – @DKSportsbook's Johnny Avello @VegasInsider #KentuckyDerby Odds/Action Report: https://t.co/Webv2YlvDO
A huge $100,000 wager was already placed on Kentucky Derby favorite Fierceness https://t.co/NR1vrz6nVj https://t.co/tKxZkbo4HQ
A field of 20 horses is set to launch from the starting gate for the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday. https://t.co/yIOSi6udx4
Massive $100,000 bet placed on Kentucky Derby 2024 favorite Fierceness https://t.co/bYOWGaAVTo https://t.co/At6ZrtprGY
The 11 most ridiculous horse names to ever win the Kentucky Derby https://t.co/BlEpijp38E https://t.co/QGA1Erm6ps
Every 2024 Kentucky Oaks horse name, ranked https://t.co/rERp5oOZJ2 https://t.co/palJQ24OuR
To find the real roots of the Kentucky Derby – the people who started, captured and continued it – you have to know where the bodies are buried. ✍️ @DanaONeilWriter https://t.co/zfqLSL6zmg https://t.co/drV0CUlpFU
Here are three long shots who deserve a closer look for Saturday's Kentucky Derby 150. #KyDerby #KYDerby2024 https://t.co/Ny407A3wIH
Your Clemson/Kentucky Derby primer ... One of the top horses in Saturday's race is partially owned by a Clemson alum/booster. And if Sierra Leone (3-1 odds) wins it? "I'm gonna say Clemson just won another national championship," Brook T. Smith promises https://t.co/byJVE2ysiT
#NOLA is home@to some of the top thoroughbred racing experts in the country. I asked them for tips and insight to this year’s race…. Kentucky Derby 2024: Jeff Duncan has betting tips from handicapping experts https://t.co/ubCVbobDks
2024 Kentucky Derby weather: Churchill Downs forecast for Saturday's race https://t.co/XBwPhwft0i
It’s a bucket list item for any horse racing fan to attend the Kentucky Derby and take in a day of races at Churchill Downs. So what makes the friendly confines that house the Run for the Roses so special? Take the tour with us ⤵️ https://t.co/zt9gnhVGEo https://t.co/NfkCapzq1M
Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde previews 150th Kentucky Derby https://t.co/zu218C1sEv https://t.co/vn0fI6OWWv
Owner Mike Repole with @KentuckyDerby favorite, Fierceness https://t.co/dh6AzGCjDE
Last busy morning at Churchill before the Oaks @WHAS11 https://t.co/Lr1FGcoBb0
Kentucky Derby allure endures despite a troubled sport and Churchill Downs' iron grip https://t.co/y4tXvSqLEB
My big picture look at Derby 150: Kentucky Derby allure endures despite a troubled sport and Churchill Downs' iron grip https://t.co/Pfn41Rxcg2 via @USATODAY
DERBYLAND | Churchill Downs' new Kentucky Derby "experience" (and price tag) continues the evolution of a track and event heading into its 150th renewal https://t.co/r9soVBPwKD
DERBYLAND | Churchill Downs' new Kentucky Derby "experience" (and price tag) continues the evolution of a track and event whose identity never stops evolving https://t.co/r9soVBPwKD
Sierra Leone jockey, trainer, odds and more to know about Kentucky Derby 2024 horse https://t.co/R6XX7apRmg
Before the 150th Kentucky Derby this Saturday, here are all the tips and tricks you need to know about betting on the historic horse race https://t.co/GAheoCxVB7
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