Kentucky Oaks Wagering Rebounds With Third-Highest Handle In History Sponsored by:
A field of 13 fillies breaks from the starting gate in the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks, won by Shadwell Stable s Malathaat
The 147
th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky., saw Malathaat capture the Lillies in a field of 13 under sunny skies and fast track conditions in front of 41,472 spectators spread across the expansive and spacious grounds of the racetrack.
Wagering from all-sources on the full Kentucky Oaks race card totaled $54.3 million, up 76% compared to the 2020 Kentucky Oaks, which was held in September with only essential personnel in attendance. All-sources wagering on the Kentucky Oaks race was $17.4 million up 74% from last year s Kentucky Oaks race.
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Robertino Diodoro has been training horses for 29 years, and on Saturday a lofty aspiration is set to come true: A colt he trained will be off to the races at the Kentucky Derby.
Pari-Mutuel Clerks Say They Will Honor Derby Day Picket Line At Churchill Downs If Valets Go On Strike Sponsored by:
Handicapping on Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs
The pari-mutuel clerks employed by Churchill Downs Incorporated in Louisville, Ky., announced they will honor the Churchill Downs valets picket line, if they decide to strike on the day of the Kentucky Derby. The absence of 200 pari-mutuel clerks at the Derby would shut down hundreds of betting stations and disrupt the money-making engine of Churchill Downs Incorporated.
SEIU Local 541 s Executive Board President Don Vest said: “The pari-mutuel clerks stand in full solidarity with valets who have been patiently waiting for a fair contract since last fall. They have informed the valets that they will honor the picket line if they choose to go on strike tomorrow.”
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How many fans can attend?
The largest crowd came when 170,000 fans squeezed into Churchill Downs to see American Pharoah win (on his way to the 2015 Triple Crown). But this year, far fewer tickets will be available.
A spokesman for Churchill Downs Racetrack told CNN the plan for attendance is 40-50% (capacity) reserved seating, 60% in some premium dining areas, 25-30% in Infield. All in, around 40,000-50,000. Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby.
How can I watch?
NBC will televise the race program, beginning on NBCSN at 12:30 p.m. ET. Coverage switches to NBC from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. The race will also be shown on nbcsports.com and the NBC Sports app.