Winnings for Derby will be spread thin

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May 3, 2019 - 4:58 PM

Even after the scratching of Omaha Beach, there is an absolute truth about this year’s Kentucky Derby.

It is a fantastic betting race.

Victory will not come easily on Saturday at Churchill Downs, but those who wind up cashing tickets will likely be stuffing large wads of cash into their pockets. There’s a simple reason for that: There are many legitimate candidates.

Horseplayers will have tons of options that will make perfect sense and that means their wagering money — a record $225 million in handle last year on the Derby alone — will be spread widely. Short odds won’t happen; the favorite will probably go off around 5-1, so payouts for exactas and trifectas could be enormous.

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