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 Wagering Hits All Time High

There was record wagering at this year’s Kentucky Derby, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/06/2012

Body of Slain Man Found at Churchill Downs Identified as Trainer Cecil Borel Employee

Police have identified the murdered man whose body was discovered in a Churchill Downs stable just hours after the Kentucky Derby as Adan Fabian Perez, a 48-year-old from Guatemala.  He was found four barns away from winning Derby horse “I’ll Have Another”. 

Perez worked for horse trainer Cecil Borel, who is the brother of veteran jockie Calvin Borel. He began working for Borel in 2008 as a horse groomer.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/06/2012

Dead Body Found Near Stable of Winning Kentucky Derby Horse I’ll Have Another Stable

The body of an unidentified Hispanic man found Sunday morning in a stable at Churchill Downs was being treated as a homicide, police investigators told the press.  The cause of death would be determined by the coroner, she said.

The discovery was made around 4:30 am in a barn close to where Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another was being kept.  Barn eight had been cordoned off all morning.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/06/2012

I’ll Have Another Wins The 2012 Kentucky Derby at 12 to 1 Odds

I’ll Have Another wins the 2012 Kentucky Derby at 12-1 odds.  This is the first win in history for post position 19.  Amazing.

Finishing second was Bodemeister.  Dullahan finished 3rd.

Bodemeister led early with Trinniberg while Hansen was acting up.  Union Rags was boxed in.  Bodemeister led right up to the final seconds before I’ll Have Another came up and won it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/05/2012

Odds of a Horse Winning the Triple Crown in 2012

Carrie Stroup here with a quickie on the odds of a horse winning the Triple Crown in 2012.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Afternoon Odds (May 5), Gemologist Down to 4.5

With the 2012 Kentucky Derby afternoon odds we were finally seeing a few dramatic line moves at Bookmaker.eu, including Gemologist dropping from 6/1 to +450.

The betting was brisk throughout the morning and afternoon hours this Derby Day. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/05/2012

Union Rags Kentucky Derby Odds Back Up To +450 Saturday Afternoon

After holding steadfast at 4/1 all week, Union Rags odds had moved to +450 at WagerWeb by Noon Eastern Standard Time Saturday for a payout potential of $45 on every $10 bet.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/05/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Horses That Can Run in Heat: Union Rags Not Among Them

While we aren’t quite sure whether the rains will come, one thing is for sure, the 2012 Kentucky Derby is going to be a hot one with temperatures flirting with 88 degrees.  This could go down as one of the hottest – if not THE hottest – Kentucky Derby on record.  Get all the latest Derby odds here at Betonline.

We have a little bit of a preview of which 2012 Derby horses should be able to take the heat and one that will have some issues. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/05/2012

Kentucky Derby 2012 Odds From Bet Online (Late Morning)

Bet Online has released there Kentucky Derby 2012 odds late Saturday morning, updated to reflect the current condition of the track as well as action coming in.   You can find these odds under HORSES when you visit their site here – Get rebates and up to $900 in FREE CASH (restrictions do apply). 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/05/2012

Three Most Popular Kentucky Derby Horses Saturday Morning

Carrie Stroup here with news that just came in from our friends at Sportsbook on the three most popular Kentucky Derby horses this Saturday AM.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Horse Matchups

BetOnline had some good 2012 Kentucky Derby horse matchups for your betting pleasure.  They were also offering up to 7 percent on losses back and up to $900 in FREE BETS (restrictions do apply).

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/05/2012

Kentucky Derby 2012 Track Conditions – Race Day

As of 9:30 am EST the Kentucky Derby 2012 track conditions were absolute slop, but that is likely to change dramatically over the next couple of hours.   Odds have not fluctuated much overnight at Sportsbook as a result of the weather conditions and it does appear that the public in general was awaiting placing bets to get a better handle on this afternoon’s weather. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2012

Kentucky Derby 2012 Morning Lines (Saturday May 5)

We have your updated Kentucky Derby morning lines as of 9 am EST.  Carrie Stroup here and Gambling911.com’s traffic is through the roof this morning as everybody and their mother seems to be betting on the 2012 Kentucky Derby.   These lines are courtesy of Sportsbook, which was offering up to $250 in FREE CASH to qualified new signups and up to 8 percent back on losses

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/05/2012

Kentucky Derby 2012 Rain Chances Still at 40 Percent: Heat and Overnight Strong Storms

If Friday was any indication, the Kentucky Derby 2012 could be a wet one, not to mention hot!!!

Some fans had to be evacuated on Friday at Churchill Downs due to stormy conditions and scattered severe storms are once again in the forecast for Saturday afternoon.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/05/2012

Alpha Kentucky Derby Odds at 14 to 1 Overnight Saturday Not Much Value

Alpha was coming in at 14-1 odds to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby overnight and into the morning hours of race day.

Considering his slow starts and the fact that he has had gate issues, 14-1 odds is hardly a fair price.  Not to mention his post position at 11 has a poor history for winning. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2012

Hansen Kentucky Derby Odds at 10-1 Overnight Saturday

Hansen Kentucky Derby odds were coming in at 10-1 at Sportsbook and he certainly stands a chance of winning, although we here at Gambling911.com would prefer to see longer odds.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/04/2012

I’ll Have Another Kentucky Derby Odds at 12-1

I’ll Have Another Kentucky Derby odds were coming in at 12-1 at Sportsbook whereas they should be 20-1 or longer. 

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/04/2012

Creative Cause Kentucky Derby Odds (Morning Line)

Sportsbook had Creative Cause listed with 12/1 odds of winning the 2012 Kentucky Derby just hours before the big race early Saturday morning.  This was one of the better prices offered on Creative Cause overnight with some online racebooks offering odds that were half that.   

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/04/2012

Las Vegas Odds – 2012 Kentucky Derby: Online Books More Convenient, Better Lines

Las Vegas odds on the 2012 Kentucky Derby varied from sportsbook to sportsbook, but the odds are one could find better odds at one of several online racebooks, some of which have been around for well over 10 years and offer rebates (losses back) like Sportsbook.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/04/2012

Dullahan Kentucky Derby Odds (Overnight – Morning Saturday)

Dullahan was listed at 8/1 odds to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Belmont.com, which was a half to one point better than most other online racebooks.

This Derby contender has plenty going for him including the best post position in terms of historic wins and one of the best jockeys there is in Kent Desormeaux. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Current Odds – Overnight Lines

These 2012 Kentucky Derby current odds were ready for betting during the overnight and early morning hours of Saturday May 5, the day of the big race.  These odds were almost certainly going to fluctuate throughout the afternoon Saturday, the hours leading up to the race.  Gambling911.com is encouraging readers to place their bets as early as possible or at least set up their accounts.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2012

Handicapping the 2012 Kentucky Derby: Rating the Jockeys

When handicapping the 2012 Kentucky Derby one should certainly look at the jockeys.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/04/2012

El Padrino at 20 to 1 Odds to Win the 2012 Kentucky Derby

El Padrino was listing at 20 to 1 odds of winning the 2012 Kentucky Derby at WagerWeb.com, which was offering up to $1000 in FREE CASH for qualified customers.   We have seen him as low as 13/1 so the price of 20/1 is good value.   We see his price being cut if the rains manage to come in.  He is a proven mud horse.  As of Friday evening, there was a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms for Saturday afternoon and at race time. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/04/2012

Turf Classic Stakes 2012 Betting Odds

The Turf Classic Stakes 2012 betting odds were available online at Sportsbook.  This is Carrie Stroup reporting for Gambling911.com and I will be with you around the clock reporting on all the latest Derby odds. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/04/2012

Gemologist Kentucky Derby Odds Steady at 6 to 1

Gemologist had Kentucky Derby odds that have not moved off the 6-1 since the morning line was posted on Wednesday.  He comes into the Derby unbeaten with two of his wins at Churchill Downs and could end up racing on the mud with a 50 percent chance of rain throughout Saturday afternoon.  Gemologist has already proven he is among the better mud horses.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/04/2012

Take Charge Indy Kentucky Derby Odds at 12 to 1

The best Kentucky Derby odds we at Gambling911.com could find for Take Charge Indy to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby were at BetDSI.com:  12 to 1.  Some books were offering Take Charge Indy at 10 to 1.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/04/2012

Union Rags Kentucky Derby Odds Still at 4 to 1 Across the Board

Union Rags Kentucky Derby odds were sitting at 4 to 1 at most online books Friday afternoon, including BetDSI.com, which was offering up to 8 percent cash back on losses and a 20 percent cash bonus for all new signups

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Weather (Update)

Earlier in the week Gambling911.com had provided its readers with a 2012 Kentucky Derby weather report suggesting it would be hot and mainly dry, albeit humid.  As we get closer to race time, it is looking more and more likely that scattered showers and thunderstorms will be popping up around Churchill Downs, leading to a 50 percent chance of rain in Louisville.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2012

Bodemeister Kentucky Derby Odds at +450

While the majority of online racebooks have held Bodemeister Kentucky Derby odds at 4/1, BetDSI.com continued to offer some of the best value with a half point difference of +450.  The winning difference is a payout of $5 additional on every $10 bet compared to other books.  For example, bet $10 on Bodemeister at BetDSI.com and win $45 compared to $40 elsewhere. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2012

2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders (Post-Post Position Draw)

Gambling911.com has your 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders, who we think stands the best chance of winning Saturday’s big race, post-post position draw.  You can find all the latest Kentucky Derby betting odds at Bookmaker.eu here, serving the sports bettor since 1985 and offering up to 8 percent back on losses for qualified customers. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/04/2012

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