Horse racing is a sport beloved by animal enthusiasts, the media and gamblers alike. The biggest spectacle in horse racing is the annual Kentucky Derby. This year, the derby will be run on Saturday, May 5th 2012 for the 138th time. The event attracts A-list athletes and celebrities such as Michael Jordan, George Clooney, Denzel Washington and Hugh Hefner all of whom love them some Kentucky Derby Betting.
This star studded event is much more than a horse race that people gamble on, it is a tradition that extends back to the late 1800’s. The event attracts well over 100,000 patrons each year and has spawned off a sub culture of its own. There are horse racing collectables, merchandise and museums all centered on the derby. In fact, the Kentucky Derby even has its own official cocktail. The Mint Julip is a bourbon concoction that is a staple of the horse racing experience. People who aren’t able to attend the Kentucky Derby typically watch the Derby on the television while placing bets on their favorite horses and jockeys online. The premier horse racing betting website in the United States is the Bovada racebook and Bovada is apart of the Bodog network and you will find the best futures odds, wagering lines and betting propositions on horse racing at the Bovada sports betting site for all your 2012 Kentucky Derby online betting picks and predictions.