Horse Betting

It’s the most exciting 2 minutes in all of sports, offering horse bettors old and new a chance to win on the first leg of the famous Triple Crown horse racing events. Whether you’re at Churchill Downs in person, or relaxing on the couch behind your TV, the Kentucky Derby never disappoints its fans, with thrilling action, an exciting party atmosphere, and plenty of wagering options.

If you’re just starting out, we suggest a Win, Place, or Show wager, just to keep things simple. A Kentucky Derby Win bet is picking the outright winner of the race, and pays the most compared to Place or Show bets. A “Place” bet wins if your horse is either first or second, and is in the middle in terms of payouts compared to Win and Show bets. Finally, the Kentucky Derby “Show” bet is picking the horse that places first, second or third. It pays the least of all three wagers, but offers better odds and a greater chance of winning. If you’re new to horse betting, stick with these standard wagers and leave the crazy “superfecta wheel” bets to the expert handicappers.

The Kentucy Derby is an event steeped in tradition. It’s been run for well over 130 years, serving as the most important spring horse racing event. Celebrities, top horse trainers, and regular Joes all attend the event in hopes of cashing in big on their lucky horse. Nothing is ever a sure thing on Kentucky Derby betting day: there have been many upsets over the years, busting the betting tickets of even the most seasoned horse gamblers. It never hurts, however, to do a little research before you bet. Review the winners of all the Kentucky Derby Prep Races, which can sometimes give one an indication of which horse is the most likely to win the “Run for the Roses”.

What else happens on Kentucky Derby Betting day? For one, the racecourse infield is a big party, with plenty of beverages and cheer to go around. Then there are the crazy hats that the women wear, a tradition that has held strong since the Derby’s inception. The largest, most flambouyant hat usually gets national attention when the TV station’s cameras filming the event pan through the crowd. Those that can’t make the race in person often hold parties in their homes, much like Super Bowl Sunday. All in all, it’s a great excuse to have fun and make some green at the same time!

Please be sure to review our list of USA racebook deposit options to fund your sportsbook player’s account. Don’t wait any longer, or else you risk getting lost in the last-minute crowd. Always fund your account a few days before the Kentucky Derby is slated to begin, and THEN make your bets as the race start draw near.

The conclusion of the Triple Crown horse racing series is the Belmont Stakes. If a horse has won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes it is now in contention for horse racing glory. All it needs to do is get around the track at Belmont Park and finish first. Then, a new page will be written in the horse racing history books. Many have tried, many have come close, but more often than not, winning the Belmont Stakes AND the Triple Crown can prove to be very elusive and almost mystical. Only a handful of horses have ever won the Triple Crown in the history of American horse racing, with the last winner in the 1970s. Will history be rewritten this year, or will a potential Triple Crown winner bust? You’ll have to bet and find out!

The track record at Belmont Park is held by none other than Secretariat, the mythical horse of the 1973 horse racing season that changed the sport forever. He is the lone horse in history to have broken the 2 minute barrier at Belmont Park, posting a record 1:59 time that has stood for over 40 years. Is it even possible to come close to Secretariat’s memorable performance? You would think so: surely the advances made in horse breeding, nutrition, and training would produce another top contender. Unfortunately, no one has ever come close to Secretariat’s achievements, and his records have never been broken. Will his record time fall this year at the Belmont Stakes? It would be an incredible feat it happened; and would captivate the hearts and minds of America much like Secretariat did in 1973.

We suggest signing up and depositing at one of our select horse racebooks well before the gates open at Belmont Park. Why? Well, if you’ve ever been at a horse racetrack, you’ve no doubt experienced the last minute rush to the betting window, which inevitably closes before some bettors can get their ticket in. Don’t let this happen to you when it comes time for Belmont Stakes betting. Instead, get your account setup, deposit funds, and then wait until the right moment before the race to place your bets. That way, you essentially circumvent the last minute crowd who leaves their credit card processing to chance (you never know when a sportsbook will lose its financial processing capabilities), and are sitting pretty just in time for the jockeys to be summoned to their horses. Make life easy, not difficult. Plan ahead and you’ll reap the financial rewards.

What happens after Belmont Stakes betting? The close of the Belmont Stakes signifies the end of the Triple Crown challenge, but that doesn’t mean horse racing betting is gone until next year. To the contrary, a number of exciting races can be found around the nation, some which are contested at Belmont Park, Pimlico, or Churchill Downs. Many of these races are “Grade 1” horse racing events, which means only select horses that have met certain criteria can race. The horse racing season essentially ends in November, when the Breeders’ Cup Challenge is held. So don’t worry if your racebook player’s account is loaded after a successful Belmont Stakes: there’re plenty of opportunities after June for making even more money if you can handicap horses correctly. Don’t forget, many online racebooks also offer wagering on harness racing events. Many top racetracks that offer harness racing have important races of their own, that are just as critical to the harness racing season as the Triple Crown is to standard horse racing.

Please be sure to review our list of USA racebook deposit options to fund your sportsbook player’s account. Don’t wait any longer, or else you risk getting lost in the last-minute crowd. Always fund your account a few days before the Belmont Stakes is slated to begin, and THEN make your bets as the race start draw near.