Horse Racing

Horse Racing Betting: Here you will find all the latest betting news on the world's biggest horse racing events from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Breeders Cup to some of the United Kingdom's most prestigious races such as the Aintree Grand National and Epsom Derby. Check back regularly for the latest horse racing odds.

Kentucky Derby 2015 Overnight Odds: American Pharoah, Carpe Diem, More

The Kentucky Derby 2015 overnight odds were slightly changed from earlier in the day Friday.  We will see some dramatic fluctuations throughout the day on Saturday. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/01/2015

What US States Allow Betting on the Kentucky Derby Online – Which Do Not

If you are living in the US and want to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby online, some states prohibit such activity.  But have no fear, offshore licensed online racebooks like BetOnline allow betting on the Kentucky Derby from even the so-called “prohibited” states.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/01/2015

How Old do I have to Be – Minimum Age – to Place a Bet on the Kentucky Derby

If you are looking to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby in Vegas, you’ll need to be at least 21.  Betting online you must be 18 years or older.  BetUS welcomes those 18 years or older with a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $2500)

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/01/2015

Frammento Kentucky Derby Odds at 53-1 With Stanford Scratched

Frammento odds of winning the 2015 Kentucky Derby were coming in at 53-1. 

The Nick Zito-trained horse is the first of two likely standbys to enter the race last minute.  El Kabeir was also a late scratch heading into Friday evening.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/01/2015

Dortmund Odds of Winning the Kentucky Derby Now Approaching Favorite Status

Dortmund, with the second shortest odds of winning this year’s Kentucky Derby, had odds of just over 4/1 to be crowned the victor on Saturday.  Meanwhile, favorite American Pharoah was slipping towards 3/1. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/01/2015

Updated Vegas Betting Odds for 2015 Kentucky Derby: American Pharoah Odds Dip

BetDSI.com has your updated Vegas betting odds for the 2015 Kentucky Derby as of Friday afternoon.

While American Pharoah remained the odds-on favorite to win, his price had dipped even further over the past 24 hours from +200 to +245.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/01/2015

2015 Kentucky Derby Betting Picks, Predictions

Gambling911.com has your 2015 Kentucky Derby betting picks and predictions courtesy of our friends at BetDSI.com.

The horse is the best one sired so far by 2008 Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown. The horse is trained by Bob Baffert and he looked good in winning the Los Alamitos Futurity.

Submitted by Guest on, May/01/2015

Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby: Ocho Ocho Ocho, War Story, Danzig Moon

Odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for three long shots – Ocho Ocho Ocho, War Story and Danzing Moon – were available at AceSportsbook.com. 

One can’t be all too thrilled about backing a horse – Ocho Ocho Ocho – whose owner initially wanted to scratch him from the Derby due to lack of self-confidence.  He’s listed at 35-1 odds.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/01/2015

2015 Kentucky Derby Horses That Run Well on Dirt: Mubtaahij, International Star

As noted earlier on Gambling911.com, the forecast for Saturday’s race calls for plenty of sunshine and that means a dirt track as opposed to the mud we might have otherwise encountered with any rainfall.

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Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2015

El Kabeir Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby

El Kabeir had 24-1 odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby.

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He has finished strong in his last three races, each time coming among the top 3.  

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2015

Keen Ice Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby

Keen Ice had 30-1 odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby.

He does have a victory at Churchill Downs and Keen Ice is considered to be a deep closer.

The problem: He’s only won a single race out of seven.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2015

Far Right Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby

Far Right had 30-1 odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby – Firing Line

Firing Line had odds of winning the 2015 Kentucky Derby set at 12/1 following Wednesday evening’s post position draw.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/30/2015

Can I Bet on the Kentucky Derby From Arizona?

You can bet on the Kentucky Derby from Arizona at BetOnline.ag, one of the few online websites that permit wagering on the biggest horse race of the year. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/30/2015

2015 Kentucky Derby Weather, Track Condition Forecast

The 2015 Kentucky Derby weather will be partly cloudy, in the mid-70s with a zero percent chance of rain.  As such, the track condition will be dry.

This represents a first for a Kentucky Derby in recent years as rain and slop have always loomed.  During some years, the race has managed to skirt rain storms, making for a difficult forecast. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/30/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby – Long Shots: Mr Z, Stanford, Tendcendur

Gambling911.com has your odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for the biggest long shots, those being Mr. Z, Stanford and Tendcendur.

Mr Z at 50-1 odds has the misfortune of starting from a post position that has never won a Derby (post position 17).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/30/2015

International Star Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby

International Star had 13-1 odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby.  

International Star has great value here having won his last two races, both of which were Grade 2: Risen Star and the Louisiana Derby.

He is the son of 2000 champion Fusaichi Pegasus. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/29/2015

American Pharoah Kentucky Derby Odds Still 2-1 Following Dreadful Post Position

American Pharoah had short odds of 2/1 to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby despite a post-position (18) that has only produced one winner in the history of this race.

American Pharoah remains the favorite to win the Derby but Dortmund is closing in at 3-1 odds. 

Jockey Victor Espinoza will be riding American Pharoah.  Don’t tell him 18 is a bad number.

"I love my post, 18," Espinoza said afterward. "I feel lucky with that number."

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/29/2015

Will There Be a Triple Crown Winner in 2015? What Are the Odds?

Perhaps the second biggest wager made heading into any Kentucky Derby outside of the winning horse is Will There Be a Triple Crown Winner?  

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/29/2015

2015 Kentucky Derby Post Positions Results – American Pharoah Draws Dreaded 20

The 2015 Kentucky Derby post positions results are in and the odds are expected to change dramatically for some entrants who drew the most dreaded of starting spots.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/29/2015

Frosted Odds to Win the Kentucky Derby 2015

Wood Memorial winner Frosted odds to win the Kentucky Derby Saturday were set at 10-1.

His final Kentucky Derby drills were recorded at five furlongs in 1:01.10, almost identical to last Thursday’s workout.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/29/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Oaks: I’m A Chatterbox, Stellar Wind Favored

Gambling911.com has your odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Oaks with I’m A Chatterbox and Stellar Wind favored by 3-1.  Odds will fluctuate heading into Friday’s race.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/29/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Upstart

The odds to win the Kentucky Derby Saturday for Upstart were set at 20/1. 

Upstart’s odds got longer after he failed to win the Florida Derby, a race he was favored in.  To make matters worse, he lost the race by one and a half lengths while going wider than Materiality throughout. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/29/2015

Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw – 2015

The Kentucky Derby post position draw for 2015 is scheduled for 5:30 pm EST.  The outcome will impact the odds as the draw positions play an important role when it comes to Kentucky Derby performance, or at least the perception.

California Chrome become the ninth horse to win from the number 5 post position.  The number 5 and number 10 positions are tied for yielding the most wins in a Kentucky Derby. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/29/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Frosted

The odds to win the Kentucky Derby Saturday for Frosted were set at 10/1. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/28/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Mubtaahij

The odds to win the Kentucky Derby Saturday for Mubtaahij were set at 8/1. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Apr/28/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Materiality

The odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for Materiality early in the week were set at 8/1 for a potential payout of $800 for every $100 bet or $80 for every $10 bet. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/28/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Dortmund

The odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for Dortmund early in the week were set at 3/1 for a potential payout of $300 for every $100 bet or $30 for every $10 bet.  Dortmund has the second shortest odds after American Pharoah

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/27/2015

Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Carpe Diem

The odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for Carpe Diem early in the week were set at 4/1 for a potential payout of $400 for every $100 bet or $40 for every $10 bet.

Can Carpe Diem overtake favorite American Pharoah?

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/27/2015

Jimmy Vaccaro: Vegas Derby Record Could be Set Thanks to Mayweather-Pacquiao

Oddsmakers in Vegas aren’t just anticipated huge action on this weekend’s highly anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.  The Kentucky Derby is happening that very same day (May 2) and at least one oddsmaker believes that fight could help to set Derby betting records.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/27/2015

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