| For most horse racing enthusiasts, the Kentucky | | | | henceforth, the Kentucky Derby has been observed |
| Derby is one of the most awaited thoroughbred horse | | | | annually. |
| racing of all times. The Kentucky Derby is one of the | | | | Today, although a lot of people would want to witness |
| most prestigious thoroughbred horse racing in the | | | | the Kentucky Derby, others cannot. This does not |
| United States. Moreover, this is also one of the oldest | | | | mean though that there are no other means of being |
| thoroughbred horse races as well. The first run of this | | | | on the Kentucky Derby aside from being there |
| superior horserace officially started in 1875. | | | | yourself. With the advances in technology, almost |
| The Kentucky Derby was founded by Col. Meriwether | | | | everything is possible including being able to bet in the |
| Lewis Clark, Jr. who was then a horse racing | | | | Kentucky Derby. |
| enthusiasts and had traveled to many places to | | | | Online gambling sites provide many opportunities for |
| witness various horse derbies in Europe. Practically, the | | | | horse race betting. In fact there are a number of |
| prestigious Epsom Derby in England, and the Grand | | | | exciting horse racing bets that you can make online |
| Prix de Paris inspired Col. Clark, Jr. into organizing one | | | | such as the Quinella, Superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 6, |
| as well. | | | | and Straight Bets. Although online betting is not really |
| Upon returning to Kentucky, Col. Clark, Jr. organized the | | | | the same as the actual betting where the real action is; |
| Louisville Jockey Club in order to raise money for | | | | many online gambling sites provide features which |
| building quality racing facilities just outside the city of | | | | allow you to feel the excitement of the real race as |
| Kentucky. This track was later on named Churchill | | | | well. |
| Downs after Col. Clark, Jr.'s relatives who provided the | | | | In order to make wise wagers though, you have to |
| land for the racetrack. This was then the home of | | | | carefully choose the specific type of bet that you |
| Kentucky Derby. | | | | would like to engage in. Furthermore, before making |
| Originally, the Kentucky Derby was run at 1 1/2 miles, | | | | any bet, you need to understand the mechanics of the |
| which is the same distance ran at the Epsom Derby. | | | | bet and how it is done. Moreover, it is also important to |
| However, this was later changed to 1 1/4 miles, and | | | | consider the physical condition and appearance of the |
| has been carried on until today. In 1875, in front of | | | | horses before choosing the horse on which you place |
| approximately 10,000 people, a field of 15 | | | | your bet on. Finally, you also need to check on the |
| three-year-old horses contested the first Kentucky | | | | jockey, most especially his track record. |
| Derby. This first race was an instant success. From | | | | |