How to bet on the 2019 Kentucky Derby
Everyone wants to pick a winner, but first you need to know how to bet the Kentucky Derby. We'll show you how to do just that -- and hopefully pick that winner, too.
There are many locations to wager on the Kentucky Derby, but the easiest option is to bet online from your home computer or phone. In most U.S. states and Canada, it is legal to bet horse racing online. And because of the excitement surrounding Kentucky Derby, you can even get free bonus money to open up your account. First, what horses are running in the Kentucky Derby? With the scratches of favorite Omaha Beach (No. 12) and Haikal (No. 11), there are now 19 horses running in the Kentucky Derby. Here are the current Kentucky Derby odds as of the end of the day Friday:
2019 Kentucky Derby odds | ||
Horse | Morning line | Current |
1. War of Will | 15-1 | 18-1 |
2. Tax | 20-1 | 38-1 |
3. By My Standards | 15-1 | 14-1 |
4. Gray Magician | 50-1 | 28-1 |
5. Improbable | 5-1 | 5-1 |
6. Vekoma | 15-1 | 22-1 |
7. Maximum Security | 8-1 | 9-2 |
8. Tacitus | 8-1 | 5-1 |
9. Plus Que Parfait | 30-1 | 50-1 |
10. Cutting Humor | 30-1 | 22-1 |
11. Haikal | SCR | SCR |
12. Omaha Beach | SCR | SCR |
13. Code of Honor | 12-1 | 13-1 |
14. Win Win Win | 12-1 | 14-1 |
15. Master Fencer | 50-1 | 50-1 |
16. Game Winner | 9-2 | 6-1 |
17. Roadster | 5-1 | 9-1 |
18. Long Range Toddy | 30-1 | 44-1 |
19. Spinoff | 30-1 | 54-1 |
20. Country House | 30-1 | 72-1 |
21. Bodexpress | 30-1 | 99-1 |
Which horses look good?
Horse Racing Nation has full coverage of the Kentucky Derby, including the latest news from Churchill Downs and background stories on just about every horse in the race:
• Jockey Mike Smith to ride Cutting Humor in Kentucky Derby
• Todd Pletcher likes his 2019 Kentucky Derby chances
• A Kentucky Derby weather update
Plus handicapping from HRN's experts:
• Expert picks for Kentucky Derby 2019
• Conclusions on every horse in the 2019 Kentucky Derby
• Why I’m betting Vekoma in the Kentucky Derby
• The Kentucky Derby pace without Omaha Beach
Also, there are some great articles on handicapping, including:
• Keys to cashing on the 2019 Kentucky Derby superfecta
• 6 Derby prep race replays you need to see
• The math behind 2019 Kentucky Derby’s large expected payouts
Handicapping the horses on paper and video
In handicapping the Kentucky Derby, you want to start out with the past performances. Horse Racing Nation provides free Kentucky Derby PPs. Studying the PPs, you can look at each horse’s racing record, their earnings and most recent finishes.
Another good source for picking a horse is by watching prior race replays. Start with some of the more prominent prep races for the Kentucky Derby field.
Winner: By My Standards
2nd: Spinoff • 3rd: Sueno