Kentucky derby betting is no joking matter. Many bettors are actually taking their time on researching it, some bet a huge amount of money for it and many thinks they have luck on their side in it. If you are one of those people who are planning to bet on Kentucky Derby 2012 then I would tell you that research (wit a touch of luck) is a must before you bet. I know a lot of people like to pick horses based on how goofy their names are or base on their favorite numbers and birthdays and how good (or not good) their odds are, but it's most definitely possible top apply a little bit of method to your madness before placing a bet on the Derby. Here are my four must remember tips before you do your Kentucky Derby betting. 1. How They Race - It's a mile-and-a-quarter race, which is longer than the races the horses in the field are used to running. Most of them have topped out at a mile-and-an-eighth. So beware horses that have reputations of being pacesetters, as odds are they're not going to be able to maintain a good speed for the whole race. You want to look for horses that have a tendency to be strong finishers. These horses are usually easy to spot, as they're the ones with the best odds. In a race as long as the derby, a late burst of speed can make a huge difference, and that's exactly what these horses are capable of.
2. Starting Position - It matters where each horse is going to start from at the Derby. A bad post position can make a world of difference. You would think that the No. 1 post position, the one closest to the rail, would be ideal because it allows a horse to run the shortest distance to the finish line. That's true, but a horse starting from the No. 1 post also stands a good chance of getting pinned against the rail. It's not an accident that no horse has won from the No. 1 post since 1988. History favors horses starting from the middle, which is right around the No. 10 post. These are spots that give horses a chance to start out in front, and from there they can at least stay within striking distance.
3. Rain or Shine - Beware of rainy weather. Naturally, it will make the track wet, and that changes the race completely. In the event of a wet track, you want to look around for the mudders in the field. These are the horses that have a tendency to run well on a wet track. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find out which horses are mudder. So you better know the history of some horses.
4. Jockeys The guys on the backs of the horses matter just as much as the horses themselves. You need to know your jockeys as well as you know your horses. Take, for example, Calvin Borel. He rode Derby winners in 2007, 2009 and 2010. A streak like that can't be coincidental, and it wasn't. Borel rode great horses, but he's also a great jockey. For the record, Borel will be riding Take Charge Indy this year.
To win in your Kentucky Derby betting will be hard work. Yes, some might win it because of luck. But it is better if you will not take the risk and just study. Check out sites like Sportsbook.ag who offers Kentucky Derby odds and good luck to all the races and bettors for this year’s Kentucky Derby!
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