Here are the wagering options for Kentucky Derby week
Gamblers will be treated with massive pools and a wide variety of wagering opportunities during Kentucky Derby week. These opportunities will begin on Saturday at Churchill Downs, opening night of the 44-day spring meet.
Kentucky Derby day will feature 14 races and seven stakes contests. The betting menu will include five Pick 5s, five Pick 4s and a mandatory payout in the 20-cent Derby City 6 Jackpot.
Last year, the Pick 5 ending in the Kentucky Derby handled $5.2 million and paid $17,538. The Pick 4 handled $3.3 million and returned $1,318. The Derby City 6 Jackpot handled $2.4 million and two winning tickets paid nearly $1.1 million each.
Kentucky Oaks Day will feature five Pick 5s and four Pick 4s. Also featured on Kentucky Oaks Day will be the start of several two-day wagers including the 50-cent Oaks-Turf Classic-Kentucky Derby Pick 3 and the $1 two-day Pick 6 that will feature six Grade 1 events over the two days of racing.
The two-day Pick 6 will culminate in the $5 million Kentucky Derby. There will be two events Friday, the $1 million La Troienne (G1) and the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1). On Saturday, the bet will also feature the $1 million Turf Classic (G1), the $1 million Churchill Downs (G1) and the $1 million Derby City Distaff (G1). The two-day Pick 6 will have a mandatory payout and 15 percent takeout.
Additionally, fans can look forward to unique betting options, such as the popular Oaks-Derby double, the 50-cent all-dirt Pick 5 on Kentucky Derby day and the $3 all 3-year-old Pick 3 on Kentucky Derby day.
Starting Tuesday, fans will be able to bet the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks races along with the Oaks-Derby Double.
Superfecta wagers will be a $1 minimum on Kentucky Derby and Oaks days but will be a 10-cent minimum on all other days.
The full wagering menu and list of daily post times are available on the Churchill Downs website.