They weren’t records, but Churchill Downs Inc. reported solid a betting handle for the 14-race card Saturday, highlighted by the Kentucky Derby. According to a press release from the Louisville-based company, bettors wagered $233 million.
It’s the second-highest Derby Day handle in history, trailing only the $250.9 million wagered two years ago. That include all sources, including wagers made at other tracks and through online platforms,
It’s the second-highest Derby Day handle, trailing only the $250.9 million wagered two years ago. As for the race itself, $155.4 million was bet on the Derby, down from the record $165.5 million wagered two years ago.
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Two years ago it was a disqualification and 65-1 longshot winner. Last year it was a delay from spring into September. So what twists and turns will the Kentucky Derby throw at us this year?
The first Saturday in May has arrived, which means it s time for the fastest two minutes in sports and, after a race with no fans in 2020, the scene this year promises to be one to remember.
Essential Quality is the favorite in the race, with odds at 5-2 as of 6:15 p.m. Other names to know include Rock Your World at 5-1,Hot Rod Charlie at 5-1 and Known Agenda at 11-1.
After a beautiful Derby Day and mainly dry weekend, the pattern will shift to a more active one with plenty of rain and storm chances as we tackle another work week.After some scattered showers and storms early today, we should see a break in the action later this afternoon/evening. Despite the rain chances and cloud cover, highs are expected to climb above normal with thermometers in the 70s. The break from the rain doesn t last long as our next disturbance makes its move into the our region tonight. With plenty of moisture funneling in from the Gulf of Mexico and storm energy to work, the threat for strong to severe storms will be possible. The main threats with developing storms overnight and into your Tuesday morning will be damaging winds and large hail. An isolated spin-up tornado cannot be ruled out with this setup. The entire WLKY viewing area remains under a slight risk or a severe level of 2 out of 5. Storms are expected to fire up later tonight, especially after mi
Leva Bonaparte was feeling the Kentucky Derby spirit down in Charleston, South Carolina this year. The
Southern Charm newcomer may not have attended the annual races in person, but she still got all dressed up in honor of the occasion.
On April 29, Leva shared an Instagram post promoting Derby Day at her restaurant Republic Garden & Lounge. In the snap, she looked like a ray of sunshine while posing on the restaurant s bar counter. Leva stunned in a fitted marigold dress featuring a pleated bottom, which she paired with a bow and fringe-detailed marigold fascinator. Adding another pop of color to her outfit, Leva wore blue-and-white striped sandals.
The Monday After: Sorta Gloomy but not Totally
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So, when it dawned gray and damp, I’m thinking this feels appropriate.
Especially after a glorious Oaks and Derby Day that was much needed, for reasons I don’t need to explain.
After throwing myself into the Derbytime fray for decades, I’ve stepped back in recent times. Actually I’m usually in New Orleans, but my the JazzFest is currently set for October.
If they build it, I will come.
Even though I don’t go to the track, and party like it’s 1999, like I did in 1999, I love the energy, excitement, sense of community spirit those two minutes of racing bring to our burg. Other than, you know, almost getting knocked down walking into the grocery by a woman wearing a hat the size of a beach umbrella.