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Get ready for the 2024 Kentucky Derby! Find out if you're in one of the states where you can place your bets and join the excitement with FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel Racing, and TVG. The map below shows which states we offer legalized betting on the Kentucky Derby so you can bet on the big race right from your phone.
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TVG: AZ, CT, IA, ID, MN, MT, NJ, or WA
HOW TO WATCH
Watch FanDuel Racing’s live, commercial-free, racing coverage of Derby Week on FanDuel TV+ Saturday 5/4. FanDuel TV will also be on-site at Churchill Downs providing comprehensive coverage, including the latest news, analysis, and handicapping insights in the days leading up to the Derby.
LEARN MOREKENTUCKY DERBY BETTING 101
There are many ways to bet on the Kentucky Derby. The most simple bets are called straight wagers: win, place, or show. A win bet is when your horse finishes first. A place bet means your horse finishes in the top two, and a show bet is when your horse comes in the top three. These bets have a $2 minimum.
There are also more complex bets called exotic wagers. These involve predicting the order of multiple horses (vertical wagers) or the winners of several races (horizontal wagers). Vertical wagers include exacta, trifecta, superfecta, and Super High Five, where you predict the first two, three, four, or five horses in order, respectively. The minimum bets are $2 for exacta (with $1 for additional combinations), $0.50 for trifecta, and $1 for both superfecta and Super High Five.
Horizontal wagers involve betting on multiple races, such as the Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6. The minimum bets are $1 for Daily Double, $0.50 for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, and $0.20 per combination for Pick 6.
LEARN MOREKENTUCKY DERBY ODDS
One of the core questions when you are betting is whether you are getting the right odds to play your horse. Odds in the Kentucky Derby work the same way as with other horse races in the United States: they are pari-mutuel odds. This means that the odds are based on how the public is wagering. If bettors on the whole put more money on a horse, the horse is a favorite and the odds are lower. If bettors put less money on a horse, that horse is a long shot, and the odds will be higher.
When the Kentucky Derby is drawn, Churchill Downs will release a morning line. That morning line will be an educated estimate of what the odds will be on race day, though it will not be a guarantee of odds. Betting on the Kentucky Derby opens at 9:00 a.m. EDT on the day before the Kentucky Derby. Through that Friday and Saturday, bettors can watch the odds fluctuate based on the wagers coming in before the race. Final odds are determined by how much has been bet on each horse once the gates fling open.
| Current 2024 Kentucky Derby Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Horse | Trainer | Current Odds |
| Forte | Todd Pletcher | 5-2 |
| Practical Move | Tim Yakteen | 8-1 |
| Tapit Trice | Todd Pletcher | 8-1 |
| All Other 3-Year-Olds | - | 15-1 |
| Hit Show | Brad Cox | 20-1 |
| Geaux Rocket Ride | Richard Mandella | 20-1 |
| Instant Coffee | Brad Cox | 20-1 |
| Kingsbarns | Todd Pletcher | 20-1 |
| Confidence Game | Keith Desormeaux | 25-1 |
| Red Route One | Steven Asmussen | 25-1 |
| Angel of Empire | Brad Cox | 30-1 |
| Verifying | Brad Cox | 30-1 |
| Rocket Can | William Mott | 30-1 |
| Derma Sotogake (JPN) | Hidetaka Otonashi | 40-1 |
| Disarm | Steven Asmussen | 40-1 |
| Two Phil’s | Larry Rivelli | 40-1 |
| National Treasure | Tim Yakteen | 50-1 |
| Blazing Sevens | Chad Brown | 50-1 |
| Classic Car Wash | Mark Casse | 80-1 |
| Cyclone Mischief | Dale Romans | 80-1 |
LEADERBOARD
As the Kentucky Derby approaches, the ranking order may change. Stay informed by monitoring the rankings and familiarizing yourself with the top contenders.
| Rank | Horse | Points | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forte | 190 | Todd Pletcher |
| 2 | Practical Move | 160 | Tim Yakteen |
| 3 | Angel of Empire | 154 | Brad Cox |
| 4 | Tapit Trice | 150 | Todd Pletcher |
| 5 | Two Phil's | 123 | Larry Rivelli |
| 6 | Lord Miles | 105 | Saffie Joseph, Jr. |
| 7 | Derma Sotogake (JPN) | 100 | Hidetaka Otonashi |
| 8 | Kingsbarns | 100 | Todd Pletcher |
| 9 | Raise Cain | 64 | Ben Colebrook |
| 10 | Rocket Can | 60 | William Mott |
| 11 | Hit Show | 60 | Brad Cox |
| 12 | Confidence Game | 57 | Keith Desormeaux |
| 13 | Verifying | 54 | Brad Cox |
| 14 | Sun Thunder | 54 | Kenneth McPeek |
| 15 | Wild On Ice | 50 | Joel Marr |
| 16 | Mage | 50 | Gustavo Delgado |
| 17 | Blazing Sevens | 46 | Chad Brown |
| 18 | Reincarnate | 45 | Tim Yakteen |
| 19 | Jace's Road | 45 | Brad Cox |
| 20 | Skinner | 45 | John Shirreffs |
| 21 | Cyclone Mischief | 45 | Dale Romans |
| 22 | Major Dude | 40 | Todd Pletcher |
| 23 | Mandarin Hero (JPN) | 40 | Terunobu Fujita |
| 24 | King Russell | 40 | Ron Moquett |
| 25 | Disarm | 40 | Steven Asmussen |
| 26 | Artic Arrogance | 36 | Linda Rice |
| 27 | Red Route One | 33 | Steven Asmussen |
| 28 | Instant Coffee | 32 | Brad Cox |
| 29 | Continuar (JPN) | 30 | Yoshito Yahagi |
| 30 | Funtastic Again | 30 | Wesley Ward |
DERBY PREP RACES/RESULTS
Churchill Downs runs a series of races called the Road to the Kentucky Derby; these races offer points, and priority for entering the Kentucky Derby is determined by how many points each horse earns. As of 2024, the top five horses in each race earn points toward the Kentucky Derby; from 2013 through 2022, points only went to the top four horses, but it was expanded.
Prep races begin in September with the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs and run until April. In general, prep races nearest in time to the Run for the Roses are worth more points, with final preps like the Florida Derby (G1), Blue Grass (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1), and Arkansas Derby (G1) offering enough points that their winners and even second-place finishers are practically guaranteed a spot in the starting gate. If a tie in points standings occurs, the horse with higher non-restricted stakes earnings gets priority.
There are also two other Kentucky Derby qualification systems for horses based abroad. The European Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Japanese Road to the Kentucky Derby each offer one spot in the starting gate, available to the top point-earner who wants to go. No horse from either series of preps has run in the Kentucky Derby, though European points-earner Gronkowski finished second in the 2018 Belmont, and Japanese runner Epicharis entered the 2017 Belmont before scratching.
| Date | Race | Track | Points | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2023 | Risen Star | Fair Grounds | 50-20-15-10-5 | Angel of Empire |
| February 25, 2023 | Rebel | Oaklawn Park | 50-20-15-10-5 | Confidence Game |
| March 4, 2023 | San Felipe | Santa Anita | 50-20-15-10-5 | Practical Move |
| March 4, 2023 | Fountain of Youth | Gulfstream Park | 50-20-15-10-5 | Forte |
| March 4, 2023 | Gotham | Aqueduct | 50-20-15-10-5 | Raise Cain |
| March 11, 2023 | Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay Downs | 50-20-15-10-5 | Tapit Trice |
| March 25, 2023 | Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds | 100-40-30-20-10 | Kingsbarns |
| March 25, 2023 | UAE Derby | Meydan Racecourse | 100-40-30-20-10 | Derma Sotogake |
| March 25, 2023 | Jeff Ruby Steaks | Turfway Park | 100-40-30-20-10 | Two Phil's |
| March 26, 2023 | Sunland Derby | Sunland Park | 50-20-15-10-5 | Wild On Ice |
| April 1, 2023 | Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn Park | 100-40-30-20-10 | Angel of Empire |
| April 1, 2023 | Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | 100-40-30-20-10 | Forte |
| April 8, 2023 | Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita | 100-40-30-20-10 | Practical Move |
| April 8, 2023 | Blue Grass | Keeneland | 100-40-30-20-10 | Tapit Trice |
| April 8, 2023 | Wood Memorial | Aqueduct | 100-40-30-20-10 | Lord Miles |
FAQ
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE 2024 KENTUCKY DERBY?
The Kentucky Derby will be run Saturday, May 6, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
IN WHICH STATES IS HORSE RACING AVAILABLE?
You can bet on horse racing directly through the Sportsbook app in the following states: CO, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY.
You can also bet on Horse Racing directly through our FanDuel Racing app in the following states: AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, ND, NH, NY, NM, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, WV, WY, VT, VA
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WHY CAN'T I ACCESS HORSE RACING IN SPORTSBOOK?
You can bet on horse racing directly through the Sportsbook app in the following states: CO, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY
Horse racing is not currently available via the Sportsbook app in AZ, KA, TN, IA, CT, NJ
CAN I USE MY DEPOSITS AND WINNINGS FROM SPORTSBOOK TO PLACE BETS ON THE DERBY?
Yes! You can use all of your sportsbook deposits and winnings to place bets on the Derby! We make it easy for you to enjoy play with our integrated wallet.
When is post time for the Kentucky Derby?
Post time for the 2023 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 6:57 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
How many horses are in the Kentucky Derby?
Up to 20 horses can run in the Kentucky Derby, with priority based on how many points they earn on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Four horses can also enter on the also-eligible list, and they will be allowed to run if a horse scratches from the main field before betting opens on Friday morning, the day before the race. Don't count out the also-eligible horses: Rich Strike drew in from there and went on to win the 2022 Kentucky Derby!
I won my sports bet or horse racing bet. Where are my winnings?
Horse racing is one of the most exciting and unique sports in betting, from the Kentucky Derby, to the Belmont Stakes, and beyond.
But it can also be a bit complicated sometimes.
FanDuel and all other sports betting providers rely on official statistics and results from the leagues like the NFL or NBA. Horse racing is a little different depending on race course tracks and governing bodies, and it can include post-race inspection, video replay, and much more.
Because of this, it can take a little longer for any winnings to end up in your account following a race compared to other sports. This is called "bet settlement."
We must wait on any official results in case there are no disqualifications or issues with the confirmed outcome of the race.
What kind of bets can I make in the Derby?
You can make the same kinds of bets on the Kentucky Derby that you can on any horse race: straight bets (win, place, show), exotic bets (exacta, trifecta, superfecta, Super High Five), and pick wagers (Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6). In addition, Churchill Downs often offers special wagers that cover the Kentucky Derby, such as a Daily Double between the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby.
How do I understand the odds?
Betting on horse races is pari-mutuel: this means the odds are based on how people are betting. If more money is bet on a horse, the price will be shorter; if little money is bet on a horse, then the odds will be higher. Note also that odds on American races like the Kentucky Derby are phrased in terms of the multiple of profit you will get over the money you originally bet. For example, if a horse wins the Kentucky Derby at 5-1 odds, that means the horse will pay $12 to win: $10 worth of winnings, plus your original $2 stake.
Who won the Kentucky Derby in 2022?
Rich Strike won the 2022 Kentucky Derby for trainer Eric Reed, jockey Sonny Leon, and owner RED TR-Racing (Rick Dawson). An 80-1 long shot, he drew in off the also-eligible list when Ethereal Road scratched Friday morning, and rolled home late to win!