Kentucky Derby Future Wager ?

#1 03-08-2007, 06:39 PM

Being a new horse racing fan, how does the "Kentucky Derby Future Wager" work?

Thank you in advance for any help.

robfla · #2 03-08-2007, 06:50 PM

its pretty simple. go to your local track. tell the teller you want to bet the Ky Derby future pool #2, tell them which horse # you want to bet. The pool is parimutuel, just like any other race, so you will get the odds of which your horse closes at. I believe the close of the pool is Sunday night. odds should be posted throughout the day

hope this helps

#3 03-08-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

its pretty simple. go to your local track. tell the teller you want to bet the Ky Derby future pool #2, tell them which horse # you want to bet. The pool is parimutuel, just like any other race, so you will get the odds of which your horse closes at. I believe the close of the pool is Sunday night. odds should be posted throughout the day

hope this helps

OK, I understand. One last question, does that mean whatever the odds are at the time you place your Win bet, that is how it would pay if that horse wins on KD day?

Again thanks for your help.
Tim

robfla · #4 03-08-2007, 06:59 PM

as previously stated: you will get the odds of which the horse is when the pool closes Sunday evening

#5 03-08-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

as previously stated: you will get the odds of which the horse is when the pool closes Sunday evening

OK, Great, now I understand!

Thank You!!

robfla · #6 03-08-2007, 07:01 PM

as a side note; It is my opinion that unless you are picking a horse 50-1 or better you are much better off waiting until derby day to bet. at least that way if the horse scratches you get your money back. in the future pool, if the horse doesn't run you are screwed

randallscott35 · #7 03-08-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

as a side note; It is my opinion that unless you are picking a horse 50-1 or better you are much better off waiting until derby day to bet. at least that way if the horse scratches you get your money back. in the future pool, if the horse doesn't run you are screwed

I complete agree.

#8 03-08-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

as a side note; It is my opinion that unless you are picking a horse 50-1 or better you are much better off waiting until derby day to bet. at least that way if the horse scratches you get your money back. in the future pool, if the horse doesn't run you are screwed

Now that you have helped me understand, I would have to agree with you. I'm glad that I posted my question.

Thanks again for your help!

hockey2315 · #9 03-08-2007, 07:34 PM

What horse(s) are you looking to bet? At this point some are good future bets and some are better to wait for. . .

Dunbar · #10 03-08-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by robfla

as a side note; It is my opinion that unless you are picking a horse 50-1 or better you are much better off waiting until derby day to bet. at least that way if the horse scratches you get your money back. in the future pool, if the horse doesn't run you are screwed

I disagree. But we went through this in a thread about Pool 1, so no need to rehash it here.

--Dunbar