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- The Kentucky Derby was supposed to be held on the first Saturday in May but was pushed to September 5 due to the coronavirus.
- Instead, this Saturday, there will be a virtual Kentucky Derby held featuring past Triple Crown Winners.
- Secretariat is a +175 favorite to win the virtual Kentucky Derby.
- Last year was another record breaking year for the amount of money wagered on the Kentucky Derby. In 2018, there was $227.5 million bet on the entire race card from all-sources. Smashing the previous mark set just a year ago in 2017 of $209.2 million. As far as the actual race itself, there was $149.9 million bet across all-sources.
- The 2021 Kentucky Derby is the 147th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.
- If you want to bet on this Friday's Kentucky Oaks and/or this Saturday's Kentucky Derby, there will be opportunities at Florida's major horse tracks. Those tracks are Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Hialeah Park in Hialeah and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the real Kentucky Derby will not be held on the first Saturday of May and will be held on September 5, 2020, instead. However, on the first Saturday of May, there will be a virtual Kentucky Derby featuring all of the greatest horses to ever race in the event.
Virtual Kentucky Derby
The Virtual Kentucky Derby will be the first of its kind due to the unfortunate circumstances. The way that the race is going to be set up is the past thirteen Triple Crown winners will face off in virtual format in what will be called 'The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown.'
'For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has become a part of their family's yearly traditions — While we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause. Our fans will be captivated by the realistic view of the virtual race and we can debate, as we do each year, our favorite to win,' saidKevin Flanery, the president of the Churchill Downs Racetrack.
During the race, fans will be able to pick their favorite horse to win the race and while doing so, make a donation to the COVID-19 relief efforts. Whoever picks the winning horse will have a chance to win a VIP Experience to the Kentucky Derby in September.
'The anticipation of which Triple Crown winner will emerge as the ultimate champion is thrilling—but most importantly, we are proud to use this platform as a force for good by raising money for these worthy COVID-19 emergency initiatives. We urge fans to join us by donating and celebrating with us from home,' said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of the Churchill Downs Incorporated.
The virtual event will be broadcasted on NBC on May 2 from 3-6 p.m. EST.
Odds To Win The virtual Kentucky Derby:
- Secretariat +175
- American Pharoah +550
- Affirmed +800
- Citation +800
- Seattle Slew +800
- Count Fleet +1200
- Justify +1200
- War Admiral +1200
- Whirlaway +1200
- Omaha +2500
- Assault +3300
- Gallant Fox +3300
- Sir Barton +3300
Online sportsbooks have Secretariat as the heavy favorite for a reason as he set records in each of the Triple Crown Races. He has set more records than he has lost races, earning over $1.3 million in 21 starts. American Pharoah follows as he was the first Triple Crown winner after a 37-year drought.
Samuel decided to get into writing 6 years ago when he first started his college career at Florida State University. After declaring a major in Editing, Writing and Media, Samuel had found his passion for writing. During his free time, he could be found writing about, watching or playing sports.
HRFla Staff Report
If you want to bet on this Friday's Kentucky Oaks and/or this Saturday's Kentucky Derby, there will be opportunities at Florida's major horse tracks.
Those tracks are Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Hialeah Park in Hialeah and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach.
But unlike in previous years, when there was no coronavirus pandemic, there will not be a party-like atmosphere at tracks that are simulcasting the Oaks, Derby and the other races at Churchill Downs.
Those races are traditionally run on the first weekend in May. Track management teams always plan promotions and giveaways, especially on Kentucky Derby day.
For many sports fans it is day for going to the local track, betting on the live races, betting on the Derby and watching on a TV monitor or a big screen –while having a mint julep or two.
Meanwhile, if you have an Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) account you can bet on the Kentucky Derby and almost any other U.S. thoroughbred race without going to a track.
Scheduled post for the Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at 1 1/8 miles for fillies is 5:45 p.m. Eastern on Friday.
Scheduled post for the Kentucky Oaks is 7:01 p.m. Eastern on Saturday.
Details are below on the Oaks/Derby simulcasting at the four Florida tracks.
At all four, simulcast patrons will be required to wear masks. Rules on social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions also will apply.
Via a Google search, it is possible to find out which other pari-mutuels in Florida and other states will be simulcasting this weekend's races from Churchill Downs–as well as Gulfstream, Saratoga and other major tracks.
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Gulfstream currently has live racing, but on most days it allows no live spectators because of COVID-19 restrictions.
This Friday and Saturday, it will allow up to 30 patrons in the Silks simulcasting area on its ground floor.
On Friday and Saturday, Gulfstream also will lease out suites on its third floor.
Reservations can be made by calling Gulfstream at (954) 454-7000. Other details are on its Web site https://www.gulfstreampark.com/https://www.gulfstreampark.com/
Gulfstream management also points out that Stronach Group, its parent company, owns and operates the 1ST/BET ADW.
Information, including how to sign up, may be found on this Web site:
https://1stbet.com/?_ga=2.235901505.111842515.1598995370-166985844.1598282951
Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay will not have live racing until late November.
It has been open for simulcasting, with COVID-19 restrictions, since early July.
This Friday and Saturday, the Oldsmar track's grandstand and part of its outdoor area will be open with tellers and betting machines.
'We are expecting good-sized crowds,' said Margo Flynn, Tampa Bay Downs's vice president for marketing. 'But for lack of a better word it won't be a ‘party' kind of atmosphere like in other years.'
The Churchill stakes races will be shown on TV monitors and on the big screen in the infield.
Additional details, including food and beverage information, may be obtained by calling Tampa Bay Downs at (813) 855-4401 or on its Web site http://www.tampabaydowns.com/
Hialeah Park
The Virtual Kentucky Derby will be the first of its kind due to the unfortunate circumstances. The way that the race is going to be set up is the past thirteen Triple Crown winners will face off in virtual format in what will be called 'The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown.'
'For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has become a part of their family's yearly traditions — While we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause. Our fans will be captivated by the realistic view of the virtual race and we can debate, as we do each year, our favorite to win,' saidKevin Flanery, the president of the Churchill Downs Racetrack.
During the race, fans will be able to pick their favorite horse to win the race and while doing so, make a donation to the COVID-19 relief efforts. Whoever picks the winning horse will have a chance to win a VIP Experience to the Kentucky Derby in September.
'The anticipation of which Triple Crown winner will emerge as the ultimate champion is thrilling—but most importantly, we are proud to use this platform as a force for good by raising money for these worthy COVID-19 emergency initiatives. We urge fans to join us by donating and celebrating with us from home,' said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of the Churchill Downs Incorporated.
The virtual event will be broadcasted on NBC on May 2 from 3-6 p.m. EST.
Odds To Win The virtual Kentucky Derby:
- Secretariat +175
- American Pharoah +550
- Affirmed +800
- Citation +800
- Seattle Slew +800
- Count Fleet +1200
- Justify +1200
- War Admiral +1200
- Whirlaway +1200
- Omaha +2500
- Assault +3300
- Gallant Fox +3300
- Sir Barton +3300
Online sportsbooks have Secretariat as the heavy favorite for a reason as he set records in each of the Triple Crown Races. He has set more records than he has lost races, earning over $1.3 million in 21 starts. American Pharoah follows as he was the first Triple Crown winner after a 37-year drought.
Samuel decided to get into writing 6 years ago when he first started his college career at Florida State University. After declaring a major in Editing, Writing and Media, Samuel had found his passion for writing. During his free time, he could be found writing about, watching or playing sports.
HRFla Staff Report
If you want to bet on this Friday's Kentucky Oaks and/or this Saturday's Kentucky Derby, there will be opportunities at Florida's major horse tracks.
Those tracks are Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Hialeah Park in Hialeah and Pompano Park in Pompano Beach.
But unlike in previous years, when there was no coronavirus pandemic, there will not be a party-like atmosphere at tracks that are simulcasting the Oaks, Derby and the other races at Churchill Downs.
Those races are traditionally run on the first weekend in May. Track management teams always plan promotions and giveaways, especially on Kentucky Derby day.
For many sports fans it is day for going to the local track, betting on the live races, betting on the Derby and watching on a TV monitor or a big screen –while having a mint julep or two.
Meanwhile, if you have an Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) account you can bet on the Kentucky Derby and almost any other U.S. thoroughbred race without going to a track.
Scheduled post for the Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at 1 1/8 miles for fillies is 5:45 p.m. Eastern on Friday.
Scheduled post for the Kentucky Oaks is 7:01 p.m. Eastern on Saturday.
Details are below on the Oaks/Derby simulcasting at the four Florida tracks.
At all four, simulcast patrons will be required to wear masks. Rules on social distancing and other COVID-19 restrictions also will apply.
Via a Google search, it is possible to find out which other pari-mutuels in Florida and other states will be simulcasting this weekend's races from Churchill Downs–as well as Gulfstream, Saratoga and other major tracks.
Sports bovada lv. Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream currently has live racing, but on most days it allows no live spectators because of COVID-19 restrictions.
This Friday and Saturday, it will allow up to 30 patrons in the Silks simulcasting area on its ground floor.
On Friday and Saturday, Gulfstream also will lease out suites on its third floor.
Reservations can be made by calling Gulfstream at (954) 454-7000. Other details are on its Web site https://www.gulfstreampark.com/https://www.gulfstreampark.com/
Gulfstream management also points out that Stronach Group, its parent company, owns and operates the 1ST/BET ADW.
Information, including how to sign up, may be found on this Web site:
https://1stbet.com/?_ga=2.235901505.111842515.1598995370-166985844.1598282951
Tampa Bay Downs
Tampa Bay will not have live racing until late November.
It has been open for simulcasting, with COVID-19 restrictions, since early July.
This Friday and Saturday, the Oldsmar track's grandstand and part of its outdoor area will be open with tellers and betting machines.
'We are expecting good-sized crowds,' said Margo Flynn, Tampa Bay Downs's vice president for marketing. 'But for lack of a better word it won't be a ‘party' kind of atmosphere like in other years.'
The Churchill stakes races will be shown on TV monitors and on the big screen in the infield.
Additional details, including food and beverage information, may be obtained by calling Tampa Bay Downs at (813) 855-4401 or on its Web site http://www.tampabaydowns.com/
Hialeah Park
Hialeah will reopen its simulcast area this Friday, with a Thursday through Sunday schedule for September.
Churchill Downs and Gulfstream are among tracks on its regular schedule.
Details may be found on Hialeah's Web site https://hialeahparkcasino.com/
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Pompano Park
Pompano Park is open for simulcasting seven days a week.
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Churchill and Gulfstream are part of the regular schedule.
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Additional information may be found on the Pompano Park Web site https://www.islepompanopark.com/
