Last Ran: 1st May 2010

The Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville, Kentucky, at Churchill Downs racecourse, traditionally on the first Saturday in May, and is part of a two week festival.

It is run over ten furlongs and is the first part of the American Triple Crown of racing, Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg).

Known as the worlds most famous horse race, Americas best three year old Thorough-breds all contest this event for the title.

Picking the winner here can seem an impossible task and the first thing to think about is that the favourite does not always win!

Key Trends For The Kentucky Derby

• Only three fillies have ever won
• No horse that won the Breeders Cup Juvenile has gone on to win here
• Twelve winners have had Raise A Native in their sire line
• Only two geldings have ever won and that was in 1929 and 2003
• Look for horses that raced ages two years

Good luck with your selection, and remember that the major bookies will be offering free bets for new customers on this massive betting event.

To place a bet on the Kentucky Derby simply click on the odds of your selection and this will take you directly to the bookmakers site.

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