How to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby
On May 17, 1875, 15 3-year-old thoroughbreds went to the post at Churchill Downs. They burst from the starting line, galloped around the track for one-and-a-half miles, and launched an event that's become known as the greatest two minutes in ... [... more]
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How to Host a Kentucky Derby Party
How can you resist celebrating an event nicknamed "The Run for the Roses"? This one has it all: gorgeous horses with names cooler then rappers', iconic wardrobe, minty-fresh cocktails and friendly wagering...all done with famous Southern [... more]
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How to Have a Rubber Duck Race
Rubber duckies aren't just for bathtubs anymore. Now they race down rivers - and people even make wagers on them! Other New England venues holding Duck Races include Medford, MA; and Milford and Jackson, New Hampshire. C'mon Daffy!!! Or is that ... [... more]
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How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby
It's easy to bet on the Kentucky Derby. You can bet the day of the race, 10 minutes before the race, or even months in advance. You could bet on a single horse to win or box several horses in an exotic wager. No matter what method you choose, ... [... more]
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How to handicap the Preakness
Held on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is the second leg of Thoroughbred horse racings triple crown. Sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, the Preakness is run at a distance of 1 3/16 miles. 2008 will mark ... [... more]
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How to Calculate a Payoff for a Bet at the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is the most famous and popular horse race in the world, drawing more than 150,000 people annually. Making a wager is a great way to add excitement to "The Run for the Roses," and hundreds of thousands of bets are placed at [... more]
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How to Get a Custom Hat for the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a celebrated part of horse racing's distinguished Triple Crown. As horse-racing tradition dictates, women honor the gravity of the event by donning large and fantastical hats. You can join in the fun when you get a ... [... more]
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How to Follow Horse Racing Terminology
Like most industries, horse racing has its own terminology, and to follow it requires involvement, education and patience. Some of the terms will become familiar quicker than others, depending on how and to what extent you are involved in the ... [... more]
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How to Follow the Odds for Horses at the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest annual events for experienced gamblers. The $2 million reward for the winning thoroughbred is nothing compared to the millions of dollars thrown around on win, place and show bets. You can take advantage ... [... more]
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How to Get Daily Racing Form Profiles on Kentucky Derby ...
The "Daily Racing Form" provides information on horses, racetracks and upcoming events for horse racing fans. The publication is revered by gamblers and horse owners due to proven reporting skills developed since the first issue in 1894. You [... more]
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How to Attend the Fillies' Derby Ball
The Fillies' Derby Ball is one of the cultural events that lead up to the Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse race. The ball is hosted by The Fillies' organization, which is responsible for kicking off the Derby Festival each year. The Derby Ball ... [... more]
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How to Get Pedigree Information on Kentucky Derby Horses
Pedigree information on a thoroughbred horse is the equivalent of a family seal in European royalty. All of today's thoroughbreds, approximately 500,000 of them, are descended from the same ancestors: 27 or 28 stallions and 74 mares. All ... [... more]
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