Where Will You be Betting the Triple Crown in 2012?
The excitement of a potential Triple Crown winner starts as soon as the gates open at the Kentucky Derby and a winner is declared. While the majority of folks betting the Triple Crown wait for the results of the Kentucky Derby to place their bets, the real money is in picking a future winner before all three races. We are here to assist you along in the process of selecting and betting on the best horse and jockey!
Considered to be one of the most entertaining wagering events in the world, betting the Triple Crown is a tradition for many and the ultimate betting scenario for the most elite horse bettors.
The Triple Crown of horse racing was actually not a recognized feat when Sir Barton swept the three races back in 1919. The term “Triple Crown” was an expression first used by Daily Racing Form columnist Charlie Hatton or some argue was first put into print by New York Times writer Bryan Field, who used the expression after Gallant Fox won the Belmont Stakes in 1930 to complete the sweep of the three races.
The Thoroughbred Racing Association formally recognized the three-race series in 1950, and commissioned Cartier to make a three-sided trophy to honor the winner of the Triple Crown. The trophy gathered dust for 23 years, the next Triple Crown winner Secretariat accomplishing the feat in 1973. The ‘70s saw three Triple Crown winners including the last, Affirmed in 1978.
Triple Crown Betting Odds
It is post time for this year’s Triple Crown, with a trio of the most exciting races we will see all year on tap, starting on the first Saturday of May with the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
The Derby winner will head to Baltimore for the Preakness Stakes with a chance at history, and then the third jewel of the Triple Crown is the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY.
Twenty horses will break from the gate in the Run for the Roses, making the race the two most exciting minutes in sports, and a great opportunity to make a score.
Just ask anyone that had a few bucks on 50/1 longshot Mine That Bird in 2009.
There are plenty of ways to wager on the big races, including Win, Place, Show, Daily Doubles, Exactas, Quinellas, Trifectas, Superfectas, Pick 3, and Pick 4 betting.
The $2 exacta in last year’s Derby paid 2,074.80. The $2 trifecta returned $41,500.60. The $2 superfecta paid $557,006.40.
Why would anyone play the lottery when you can make a half-million in two minutes playing the ponies?
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Where to Bet the Triple Crown Online
Wagering on the Triple Crown online is the quickest, smartest and easiest way to get in on the action.
Bodog.com offers horse betting on more than 80 tracks, a generous rebate program, plenty of easy deposit options and a 10% sign-up bonus for new players.
BetOnline‘s Racebook is unmatched when it comes to sign-up bonuses for new players.
BetDSI has been an industry leader for more than a decade, with one of the top Racebooks that offers up to an 8% rebate on horse-racing wagering.
Wagering on this year’s Triple Crown has never been easier. Make sure you are locked and loaded for the first Saturday of May.
