Today we will be taking a look at the road to the Kentucky Derby 143 for online bettors and racebooks posting early odds. From now until Saturday, May 6th, 2017 we will be posting Kentucky Derby online betting futures odds and Kentucky Derby 2017 news updates to help you with your horse wagering when the time comes in May.
The most exciting 2 minutes in sports is just around the corner as breeders, jockeys and horse racing fans get ready for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY will continue to host the richest tradition in all of horse racing. While many horses are still qualifying for the Kentucky Derby, several thoroughbreds have already locked in enough points to earn a place in the big race.
A few of these horses are Classic Empire, El Areeb and McCraken.
Several qualifying races have yet to be determined. For example, the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream, the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park and the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland.
The winners of these races could provide a clearer picture on who will be favored at post time in the Kentucky Derby.
Horse owners, trainers and jockeys are doing their best to ensure their thoroughbred is ready for the Kentucky Derby. With so many races left in the Kentucky Derby Championship series, it might be wise to go ahead and lock in your Kentucky Derby bets in a future’s pool so that you can preserve your betting odds for when the big race happens. Many online sportsbooks such as BetOnline, MyBookie and Bovada will let you go ahead and bet on the eventual winner of the 2017 Kentucky Derby race.