After a big event such as the Kentucky Derby, horse racing enthusiasts can’t wait for the rest of the US Triple Crown events that take place each year. All of the excitement of seeing powerful and graceful horses speed their way around the track should not be contained to just one race in particular. This is why among the top horse races in the US, is the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. Both of these races have a rich history within the wonderful world of horse racing. To better understand where events such as these are heading to, one needs to know where they came from. These two races will definitely be the main attractions in 2012; along with the participating competitors and the bettors alike.

Preakness Stakes

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With Preakness and the Belmont Stakes just around the corner, the events at the 138th Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2012 give us some idea of what to expect. On the day of the “Run for the Roses,” there was record-breaking crowd that also brought in one of the biggest betting pools. The anxiety level among the spectators may not have been easy to measure, but this year’s odds – with impossible to pick favorites – were an indicator.

Now, many of the same horses are following I’ll Have Another up to the gate to see if they can right any wrongs from their performance at the first of the three 2012 Triple Crown legs. With the odds for the 2012 Kentucky Derby winner set at 15-1, it is likely that the Preakness and Belmont Stakes will also have bettors looking at the long shots.
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The day for the big Kentucky Derby Races is here (May 5th 2012), and with this short but probably the most exiting 2-minute event of the year, comes lots of entertainment, fashion, information, and growing in popularity, lots of betting on the Kentucky Derby. Of course, with any betting comes a good opportunity for free cash and bonuses – and these are here in a thorough summary of the Kentucky Derby promotions you will find within the recommended racebooks at derbybetting.org – promotions that in most cases, are special and not standard to the betting sites general year-around seasons.

Bear in mind, not all Kentucky Derby promotions and racebooks are friendly for all players, for instance, these thress are for US players only, most of which are US licensed too:

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The 138^th Kentucky Derby promises to be an eventful day, where people from all around will join in watching the greatest two minutes in sports history. Although the weather forecasts have predicted a sunny afternoon for the derby eve event, the Kentucky Oaks, sadly it will not be the same for the main event. The local weather has been predicted to have showers, and could even develop into storms. These threats may dampen the race track but it certainly won’t dampen the fans or the horses’ spirits. With the media making this race out to be a possible history changer, many fans are anticipating a great two minute battle between the jockeys and their great horses.

Even with the weather forecast looking gloomy, the fans are still up for going to the track in style. As it was customary, and still is, at the Kentucky Derby for the men to wear their finest suits and for the women to wear their best southern fashion. Organizers of the Kentucky Derby have admitted that even though the derby is an amazing sporting event, it isn’t only about the race. The race will be over in two minutes, but the whole experience of going, enjoying, and making memories will also have a big impact on the popularity of the event. The event in its glory days was all about class and style, and this is what makes it such a highly anticipated event; where men and women can both dress for the occasion.

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This year, during the 138^th Kentucky Derby is looking up to be a game changer and may go down in history all thanks to the participating competitors that will be running in it. People have already begun to pick their favorites from among the horses during their track training, and those decisions will either be cemented or will be shattered after the Kentucky Derby eve event, the Kentucky Oaks. The anticipation is growing as May 5^th approaches, and even more so with a Derby favorite being such a special case.

In the history of the Kentucky Derby has there been a white horse to ever cross first at the finish line, but that may just change with Hansen. Hansen is a nearly pure white steed, with only two-years of age that has begun to turn heads. This is what makes this year’s event such a wonder, with many, not excluding Hansen’s owner, from believing that this white horse may change derby history. Hansen’s owner, Dr. Kendall Hansen, proudly wears a shirt with the words “The Great White Hope” written on it, demonstrating to others his faith in his horse.

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Great news for all the Kentucky Derby fans, as the main event is coming up on May 5^th. However, before the big horse race, everyone is lining up to see the 138^th Kentucky Oaks running and all of the participating horses; the Kentucky Derby eve event will take place on May 4^th. Critics have been having a tough time picking from all the horses, seeing that their training times have been so good. Amongst all of the participants however, there is one filly that has everyone rooting for her, Grace Hall.

Grace Hall, the Oaks favorite up until now, has been having an amazing week during her timed training. Javier Castellano will be riding Grace Hall for trainer Tony Dutrow. This filly has been accompanied by a short but very successful career to date and does not seem to be slacking during this year’s event. In the past six races she has gotten four wins and two second places, which is an impressive feat for a filly that is so young. It could be due to the fact that she comes from a long line of great race horses, being the daughter of Empire Maker. This does not mean that she will have a free ride through the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.

Among the top contenders, there is a rival that Grace Hall should look out for, On Fire Baby. They will be riding side by side in post 1 and 2 in a field of 14. On Fire Baby also has a long list of outstanding credentials, which is what makes it a race to behold. Trainers for both horses have been quoted saying that their horses are in top condition and that there is nothing left to do but have confidence in their abilities. With their demonstrated speed, they are likely to get good tracking spots right behind the leaders. A few of these, unofficial, leaders are Eden’s Moon, Sacristy, Believe You Can, Broadway’s Alibi, Amie’s Dini, and Yara.

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While betting on the Kentucky Derby is legal in the US (as well as around the world), the industry is regulated by the state. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission or the KHRC is an independent government agency that regulates betting on the horse races as well as related activities. The KHRC prides itself on the safety and rectitude of horse racing plus the well-being of the horses. Horse racing, including the Kentucky Derby, has long had a reputation of being rife with medicinal boosters for horse performance. This is said to discourage bettors from involving themselves in an industry that possibly promotes animal abuse. The KHRC has worked hard to change this perspective by banning steroids and enforcing riding crop and whip rules.

Recently furosemide, an anti-bleeder medication that is used on race day was brought up in a proposal to be banned. Better known as Lasix or Salix, furosemide is already banned in European races. While studies show that long-term this medication can hurt the health of a horse, it prevents hemorrhaging during the race. Without anti-bleeder medications, it is more likely that horses will bleed through their nose during races and in some cases suffer from hypertension or edema. If a horse bleeds more than three times in their racing career, then the horse is banned from racing for its safety. In the end, the proposed ban failed to pass in a 7-7 vote.

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Stay tuned to DerbyBetting.org for the latest on the 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders.

We will post a link along with the list at 6pm EDT. In the meantime stay tuned to our contenders page for updates.

Updated Contenders Info here.

Why is there no clear favorite for the Kentucky Derby 2012? When it comes to favorites in betting, and especially Kentucky Derby betting, the best horse often isn’t the one that is popular. The most talented horse can be hard to see through the hype. Further obfuscating how to bet on the Kentucky Derby is the jockey and trainer factor. So in 2012 Derby, what horse stands the best chance of winning and how do you pick him?

Everyone loves Bodemeister:

There is something deeply human about wanting to root for the underdog. Bodemeister is even named after his trainer’s son, Bode. Those who would choose to bet on Bodemeister as the possible winner of the Kentucky Derby seem to want their Kentucky Derby betting to be about more than the most talented horse. Bodemeister has only had 2 runs, or races. Both are very recent being in March and April respectively. His first race was at San Felipe, and if you’ve seen it, you’ll see how Bodemeister is a focused and determined horse. He stayed second for most of the time and then took the lead before another Kentucky Derby favorite Creative Cause swung out and booked it to the front. And Bodemeister? He tried, but Creative Cause did a much better job of reserving his energy for the final push.

In the Arkansas Derby Bodemeister dictated the race. Not only did he maintain the lead once he grabbed it, but he absolutely trounced in the last quarter of the run by fending off Secret Circle and any of the other contender’s pushes. It is scary how relaxed Bodemeister seems as compared to the last race. The horse barely even registers that there are others behind him. Once Bodemeister passed the finish line and went to greet the cameras it is great to see the alertness on his face. Almost as if it cost him no big thing to win by 9 lengths.

The problem with Bodemeister being a Kentucky Derby betting favorite is that each of these races showed a completely different horse. The first horse is a talented, but anxious and unsure. The second horse is determined and focused as well as talented. So the question upon which the jury is out is which horse will show up to the Kentucky Derby?

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