The road to betting on Kentucky Derby 2020 is still over three months away. However, preparations have already begun for the 146th Run for the Roses. The Road to the Kentucky Derby officially began in September with the Grade 3, $200,000 Iroquois. This for 2-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles on the opening weekend at Churchill Downs.
After that, a series of races that award points to the top four finishers is used to determine the 20-horse field that will participate in the Kentucky Derby. This year, there are 35 races scheduled to help determine which horses will qualify for the Kentucky Derby 2020. You may bet on all the races.
During the prep season 10 points are awarded to the winning horse. Also, four points for the runner-up. Subsequently, two points for the third place horse, and one points for the fourth place finisher. However, during the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, the points are doubled with the winning horse earning 20 points, the runner-up getting eight points, the third place finisher getting four points, and the fourth place finisher getting two points.
Kentucky Derby 2020 Betting Predictions
The Championship Series features 16 races. These provide a clearer picture of the contenders for the Kentucky Derby 2020. Most of the first leg races award 50 points to the winning horse. Also, 20 points to the runner-up. Furthermore, 10 points to the third place finisher, and five points to the horse that comes in fourth. Remember, for road to betting view above.
The most prestigious of the Championship Series races offer a point distribution of 100 points to the winner, 40 to the runner-up, 20 to the third place horse, and 10 for fourth place. Make sense?
In addition to the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, there are two other series that provide a spot in the Derby for a horse from Europe and one from Japan. The European Road to the Kentucky Derby showcases seven races. While the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby features four races.
The Kentucky Derby 2020 has had at least 20 horses being entered in the race since 2014. Also, will likely have 20 horses again this year. Looking for more on the road to betting on Kentucky Derby 146?