Kentucky Derby News Stories

 

Celebrities Attending Kentucky Derby Party

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
The celebrities going to the world’s most famous Kentucky Derby party cover the whole spectrum from A – D. (Photos Courtesy Marvel Enterprises and AP Images) The Annual Barnstable Brown party which is held the on the eve of the Kentucky Derby and is generally recognized as the one of the ultimate parties of the year. The bash is hosted by Patricia … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Hat Fashion

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Want to look as cool as this guy at the track? You might want to start warming up the old glue gun. (AP Images) An American tradition, not just a sporting event, the Kentucky Derby is full of rituals. The Run for the Roses is known for mint juleps, the University of Louisville marching band’s rendition of “My Old Kentucky Home,” … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Rundown as Post Time Nears

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 2nd, 2008 | 1 Comment
Who do you have on your Kentucky Derby ticket? (AP Images) While you’ve been searching the Net for Mint Julep recipes, the Bodog Beat has been following the workouts closely and now that we’ve done our homework, we’re ready to layout our prediction as post time nears for the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby. Here are three horses we think … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Ringtones

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 1st, 2008 | 1 Comment
Want to have the coolest ringtone in the room come Derby Day? We can make that happen. So many people were downloading the Bodog Racebook “Call to Post” ringtone that we just added a second one. Yes, we are giving you more than one way to take the Triple Crown with you wherever you go — and be the hit … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Eight Belles: Kentucky Derby Filly Power

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 1st, 2008 | Add a comment
Eight Belles hopes to become the fourth filly to win the Kentucky Derby. (AP Images) Lately, the Kentucky Derby has lacked a woman’s touch. There hasn’t been a filly in the Derby field since 1999, when Excellent Meeting posted a fifth place finish while Three Ring placed 19th. And you’d have to go all the way back to 1988 for a female … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

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