Kentucky Derby News Stories

 

2008 Kentucky Derby Favorite Big Brown

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 1st, 2008 | Add a comment
Big Brown is the favorite to win the Kentucky Derby and Bodog has the best odds. (AP Images) Are you ready for “the most exciting two minutes in sports”? Betting favorite Big Brown will start from the No. 20 position. Before the draw, Big Brown’s trainer, Rick Dutrow, said, “It’s impossible for a post position to beat him. I don’t care where … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Betting Online

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
Pedro from California answered our Question of the Month and gave us his pick for the Kentucky Derby. The Racebook Team has chosen it as yesterday’s best suggestion so here it is: “Bob Black Jack has been running on synthetic surface, its time for him to explode on the dirt. Bob Black Jack with David Flores.” Submit your pick by answering … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Post Positions Set

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
Colonel John has the 10th position for the 134th Kentucky Derby. (AP Images) The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3rd sets the course towards a 2008 Triple Crown winner. Today, the post positions of all 20 thoroughbreds were selected. We outline them in order below (the updated Kentucky Derby odds have been added): Position/Horse/Odds 1. Cool Coal Man - 50/1 2. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Trainer Paulo Lobo: Big Hopes for Kentucky Derby Prize

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
Trainer Paulo Lobo will be starting Gayego in the Kentucky Derby. (AP Images) Several prominent trainers are taking more than one shot at this year’s $2 million Kentucky Derby, and at least two promising young horsemen are taking aim at racing’s biggest prize for the first time. Eoin Hardy, conditioner of Santa Anita Derby winner Colonel John, and Paulo Lobo, trainer of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Eight Belles to Compete in Kentucky Derby

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
Eight Belles is entered in Friday’s Oaks. (AP Images) Rick Porter, owner of Eight Belles, made the decision to start his pride and joy in the Kentucky Derby after the Fantasy Stakes winner worked a rapid five furlongs over the Churchill Downs strip on Sunday. Eight Belles is entered in Friday’s Oaks, keeping her options open, and will be a prohibitive favorite … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

How to Throw a Kentucky Derby Party

by A Bodog Beat Original | April 30th, 2008 | Add a comment
You don’t have to wear a stupid hat like this at your Kentucky Derby party, but we recommend it. (AP Images) Here’s Bodog Beat’s take on the how you might want to go about throwing your very own Kentucky Derby party. Prior to the Race You should serve plenty of drinks (Mint Julep recipe here) and go easy on the food. People tend … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Contender Adriano Has Five-Furlong Work

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
Kentucky Derby hopeful Adriano has some fun spraying water on groomer Alfonso Fernandez at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Images) Exercise rider Xavier Aizpura was aboard Adriano as he tuned up at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby on May 3. Adriano worked five furlongs in 1:00 4/5, running factions of :12 1/5,:24 2/5 and :36 3/5. Adriano is … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Lineup at Kentucky Derby 134 an Exciting Field

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 29th, 2008 | Add a comment
Kentucky Derby hopeful Gayego along with jockey Mike Smith, works over the track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (AP Images) With Run for the Roses one week away, trainers and horses are hard at work. Gayego was hard at work over the weekend with his trainer, Paulo Lobo and his regular rider Mike Smith, who both flew in from California to … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Visionaire as Matz Expected

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 28th, 2008 | Add a comment
Visionaire was faster than three other Derby contenders in his final workout on Monday. (AP Images) Trainer Michael Matz (Same trainer of Barbaro) didn’t expect Visionaire to dominate in his final workout before the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Visionaire began his career in the mid-Atlantic, much like the 2006 Derby winner, so Matz was pleased when the colt coasted a half-mile … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Contender Recapturetheglory Runs Workout

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 25th, 2008 | Add a comment
This Friday at Churchill Downs Recapturetheglory ran a previously unscheduled workout. (AP Images) Trainer and part owner Louie Roussel made the change based on the weather. Friday was sunny and preferred to the predicted rainfall expected in the following days. Recapturetheglory breezed five furlongs in 1:01.20, then galloped out in 1:15. His fractions were :12.20, 24.40, 35.80, and :48.40. Coming into the … Read More Read More