EXPERT PICKS
Discover who the experts think you should bet in the Kentucky Derby.
MEET THE EXPERTS
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LEARN HOW TO BET
Discover who the experts think you should bet in the Kentucky Derby.
Bet the Derby at Home
Join millions in watching the Kentucky Derby together! TwinSpires is our suggestion for real money and free-to-play fantasy options to get an added taste of action with horse racing. TwinSpires has offers and promotions leading up to, and during Derby week. And their website or iOS app have a cool BetShare feature to help facilitate group bets, which could allow friends and family to join you while watching in another city during your watch party!
Betting on a Budget
Budgets can be scary, but here is how to calculate costs to empower you with confidence in your Kentucky Derby picks. Know your limits and grow that bankroll. When entering a bet on a horse race, know what horses you like and how you think these horses may perform. This will help determine your tolerance for risk and how to bet your horse. What happens should you lose money, or hopefully win money? Don’t spend all your money in one ‘place!’
The Show Parlay Group Bet
Parlay Party! Keeping it simple makes watching the Kentucky Derby fun for the entire group and that’s why we always first recommend the Show Parlay. Nobody in the group needs to be an expert to participate. The fun pressure of keeping the Show Parlay going makes for an exciting way to be involved in the action. TwinSpires has a BetShare feature to help facilitate group bets, which could allow friends to include those in another city during a watch party!
FUTURE WAGER
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers allow racing fans to bet on potential contenders in the Derby and Oaks before the races’ final entrants are determined.
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