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The Kentucky Derby is a lot to process: 20 horses, 150,000 fans, and more hats and mint juleps than you could ever count at iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville. Even the most seasoned fans and handicappers can be overwhelmed. If you’re feeling lost, we’re here to help you navigate the First Saturday in May.

The most anticipated week in the horse racing calendar is here, and coverage of the sport on TV, radio, and via livestream programs will be at an annual peak in the days leading up to May 3 when the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held at Churchill Downs.

Whenever someone asks “why should I bet on horse racing?” a great answer is the potential for massive returns on a small investment, and the trifecta is a wager that offers this opportunity.

My colleague Dan Tordjman outlined his first time hitting the Kentucky Derby trifecta in the first installment of this blog series. I was lucky enough to hit the Derby trifecta three times in four years in 2012, 2014, and 2015 (none since, of course!).  

In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. And of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week.

Though the song says, “The sun shines bright on my Old Kentucky Home,” it doesn’t always work out that way on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. Mother Nature often can be found among the crowd of 150,000, bringing a dose of rain and a wet track to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

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