On Saturday, May 7th, the 148th edition of the Kentucky Derby, the most prominent event in horse racing, will be held.
In the initial stage of horse racing’s Triple Crown, a total of twenty horses will compete for the coveted roses.
TVG has a special offer for Michigan online sports bettors to join in on the action.
How to watch the 2022 Kentucky Derby
What: 2022 Kentucky Derby
When: Saturday, May 7
The location is Churchill Downs, situated in Louisville, Kentucky.
Race Surface: Dirt
The length of the race is 1 and one-quarter miles, which is equivalent to 10 furlongs.
Time of post: 6:57 p.m. Eastern Time
Broadcast: NBC
Online viewing: Peacock
Pre-race coverage: Starting at 12 p.m. on USA Network, followed by NBC at 2:30 p.m.
The weather forecast predicts temperatures in the low 70s with a 30% possibility of showers in the afternoon.
Kentucky Derby odds
The drawing for the post positions of the 2022 Kentucky Derby took place on Monday afternoon, and the following are the results:
Post Position
Horse
Odds
1
Mo Donegal
10-1
2
Happy Jack
30-1
3
Epicenter
7-2
4
Summer Is Tomorrow
30-1
5
Smile Happy
20-1
6
Messier
8-1
7
Crown Pride
20-1
8
Charge It
20-1
9
Tiz the Bomb
30-1
10
Zandon
3-1
11
Pioneer of Medina
30-1
12
Taiba
12-1
13
Simplification
20-1
14
Barber Road
30-1
15
White Abarrio
10-1
16
Cyberknife
20-1
17
Classic Causeway
30-1
18
Tawny Port
30-1
19
Zozos
20-1
20
Ethereal Road
30-1
Where to bet on the Kentucky Derby in Michigan
Horse racing markets are not available in any of the online sportsbook apps in Michigan.
In 1933, Michigan lawmakers granted approval to pari-mutuel betting on horse racing, establishing a distinct set of regulations for this activity. Subsequently, the Horse Racing Law of 1995 enabled Michigan racetracks to conduct simulcast racing from various locations across North America. In December 2019, an amendment was made to this law, permitting online horse betting in the state.
Bettors are given the opportunity to place bets on horse racing in Michigan’s racetracks both in person and online. They can do so by utilizing licensed horse betting operators and making advance deposit wagers.
In time for the Derby, TVG, the biggest online betting app for horse racing in Michigan, is providing a special offer for new customers.
To get started, simply click on the “Play Now” button and proceed to create a new account using the promo code LSRDERBY. After successfully registering, make your initial deposit and proceed to place your first win-type bet on any race at any track. Rest assured that if your bet happens to lose, you will receive a risk-free reimbursement of up to $200 in site credit within 24 hours.
The promotion will only consider the part of a wager that falls under win/place, win/show or win/place/show. Betting options for the Kentucky Derby will open on Friday, May 6.
In Michigan, residents have access to online horse race betting through TwinSpires and Xpressbet.
To place a bet at Northville Downs, head to their address at 301 S. Center St. in Northville. Reserve your spot for the Derby by calling 248-349-1000.
How to bet on horse racing
Placing bets on horse racing involves much more than just selecting a winning horse.
Straight bets are the fundamental types of bets that can be placed.
Victory: You placed a bet on the horse to triumph.
Location: You can place a bet on the horse to either come in first or second.
Demonstrate: Place your bet on the horse to come in either first, second, or third position.
If you desire a larger payout for your Kentucky Derby bet, consider exploring exotic bets which encompass the following options:
The Exacta bet involves choosing two horses to finish in first and second place, respectively, in the exact order specified. If you manage to accurately predict the precise finishing order of the top two horses, you stand to win significant payouts. Additionally, it is possible to box this bet, allowing for two separate bets where the order of finish can be interchanged.
Quinella betting allows you to wager on two horses to secure the first and second positions, regardless of their order. Although predicting the top two finishers can lead to decent payouts, the rewards are typically smaller compared to placing an exacta bet.
A trifecta wager involves selecting three horses to finish in first, second, and third place, respectively. If you manage to predict the exact order of their finish, you can enjoy even higher payouts. Alternatively, you can box this bet, allowing the three horses to finish in any order.
The Superfecta is a bet where you predict the precise order in which four horses will finish: first, second, third, and fourth. If you manage to correctly guess the exact order, you can expect to win substantial payouts. Alternatively, you can choose to “box” this bet, but keep in mind that the cost increases significantly when you consider the possibility of any order of finish for the four horses.
Kentucky Derby horses to watch
Zandon lucked out with a advantageous placement at No. 10, making them the frontrunner with 3-1 odds to emerge victorious in the Kentucky Derby.
Zandon, the winner of the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes in early April, is trained by Chad Brown. The talented colt, hailing from Kentucky, will be guided by jockey Flavien Prat, who famously steered Country House to an unexpected triumph in the 2019 Derby.
Naturally, this caused quite a stir as Maximum Security, despite crossing the finish line first, was disqualified due to veering into the path of War of Will and Long Range Toddy.
Epicenter, with odds of 7-2, holds the position of second favorite. Despite being assigned the No. 3 post in Monday’s draw, it has displayed remarkable performance leading up to the Derby. Epicenter emerged victorious in the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, the Risen Star S., the Gun Runner Stakes, and the Maiden Special Weight races. Notably, each of these wins were achieved at varying distances, including the mile-long Maiden Special Weight event held at Churchill Downs.
Steve Asmussen, the esteemed trainer of Epicenter, has his sights set on securing a Kentucky Derby triumph, which would be a crowning achievement in his already illustrious career.
Epicenter on Saturday will be ridden by Joel Rosario, the jockey who guided Orb to win the Kentucky Derby in 2013.
Messier (8-1), Mo Denegal (10-1), White Abarrio (10-1), and Taiba (12-1) are among the top contenders, with Epicenter leading the favorites.
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