Betting the Ponies in the Racebook
If you just want a bet on the race to get some action down, there is no better option that our Kentucky Derby Money Bag wager. Put in your bet amount, spin the wheel, and get a random horse to win. You can find it by clicking “Money Bag” on the main page. You can also bet on the Winner of the Kentucky Derby via our main featured events menu.
If you are looking for bigger payouts, then head to our Racebook. Click Racebook and then select Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on the Featured Races:
Placing wagers is exactly like betting at the track. The only difference is that unlike at the track, you have to enter the wagers yourself. Read on to learn how to place the 4 most common horse racing wagers.
Win, Place or Show Bets
Win Wager is betting on a horse to win the race.
Place Wager is betting on a specific horse to finish in 1st OR 2nd place.
Show Wager is betting on a particular horse to finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place.
Remember to Submit your Bets once they have been added to the Bet Slip.
Exacta Bets
With an Exacta Bet you are betting on the exact finish of the 1st and 2nd Horse in the race. To place an Exacta Bet, you select “Exacta” and then select which Horse you think finishes 1st and which horse 2nd. Then click Add to Bet Slip and confirm. If your prediction is correct, you’ll win bigger than you would on a straight wager. If you want to select multiple horses and then have the system put them in every possible 1/2 combination. Click “Box” and the system will do it for you.
Trifecta
With Trifecta Bet you are betting on the exact finish of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Horse in the race. To place an Trifecta Bet, you select “Trifecta” and then select which horse you think finishes 1st, which horse 2nd and which horse 3rd. Then click Add to Bet Slip and confirm. If your prediction is correct, you’ll win bigger than you would on an Exacta wager. If you want to select multiple horses and then have the system put them in every possible 1/2/3 combination. Click “Box” and the system will do it for you. “Box” wagers will charge you your Bet Amount on every ticket, keep this in mind.
Superfecta
The Superfecta offers the biggest payout a horse bettor can get on a single race. You are betting on the exact finish of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Horse in the race. To place a Superfecta Bet, you select “Superfecta” and then select which horse you think finishes 1st, which horse 2nd, which horse 3rd and which horse 4th. Then click Add to Bet Slip and confirm. If your prediction is correct, you’ll win bigger than you would on a Trifecta wager. If you want to select multiple horses and then have the system put them in every possible 1/2/3/4 combination. Click “Box” and the system will do it for you. “Box” wagers will charge you your Bet Amount on every ticket, keep this in mind.
