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Derby Wagering Sets Records; First Race to Have $100-Million Handle

On-track and off-track wagering records were shattered at Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) as the Derby become the first individual race in U.S. racing to attract total betting of more than $100 million.

 Sunday, May 08, 2005

Kentucky Derby Wagering Soars to Record Levels; Attendance Increases

One of the most successful renewals of the Kentucky Derby in the 129-year history of Churchill Downs saw the historic track shatter across-the-board records for on-track and simulcast wagering and demolish its year-old North American record for betting on a single event and race day.

 Saturday, May 03, 2003

Churchill Offers Derby, Oaks Day Stakes Pick Four Wagers

Churchill Downs will offer all-stakes Pick Four wagers with combined guaranteed pools of $1 million on next week's racing programs for the 129th renewals of the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks.

 Saturday, April 26, 2003

Saarland Derby Favorite in Early Wagering

With $34,186 wagered on him to win, Saarland emerged as the 5-1 Kentucky Derby favorite at the conclusion of advance wagering on Friday. A total of $251,953 was bet in advance wagering Friday.

 Saturday, May 04, 2002

Resurgent A P Valentine Tops Pool 3 First-Day Wagering

Resurgent A P Valentine and morning line favorite Point Given are listed as the close first and second betting choices after the opening day of the third and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager.

 Monday, April 02, 2001