2012 Kentucky Derby: 'I'll Have Another' Wins 138th Derby

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2012 Kentucky Derby Payouts: Breakdown Of Derby Payouts

The winner of the 138th Kentucky Derby was I'll Have Another, who opened the day with 12:1 odds of winning the race, and closed at 15:1, according to the official site of the Kentucky Derby.

Below is a brief description of the types of bets shown, from SB Nation.

WIN: A bet on a horse to win (if you don't know this you probably shouldn't be betting)
PLACE: A bet on a horse to finish either 1st or 2nd.
SHOW: A bet on a horse to finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

EXACTA: A bet picking the 1st and 2nd place finishers in a race.
TRIFECTA: A bet picking the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in a race.

SUPERFECTA: A bet picking the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place finishers in a race.

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Kentucky Derby 2012 Streaming

Live streaming of the 2012 Kentucky Derby begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 5, at NBCSports.com.

The 138th edition of the race is not scheduled to begin until 6:24 p.m. ET, but NBC's coverage also includes a Red Carpet Special beginning at 4 p.m. and pre-race coverage beginning an hour later.

As of Saturday morning on the day of the race, odds-makers listed Bodemeister the favorite at 4-1 odds with Union Rags slightly behind at 9-2. Live Kentucky Derby betting odds can be found at KentuckyDerby.com.

If you prefer to watch on television, the coverage begins with the Kentucky Derby Undercard at 11 a.m. on NBC Sports Network. The Undercard continues until 4 p.m., at which time coverage flips over to NBC for the Red Carpet Special and pre-race coverage.

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Post Positions, Time, TV Schedule, Video And More

The 2012 Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday evening for the 138th time in the race's history. As of the morning of the race, Bodemeister is the favorite at 4-1 odds, with Union Rags following slightly behind at 9-2. For live betting odds, visit KentuckyDerby.com.

The race's time, post positions and TV schedule follow:

Time: The Derby is scheduled to begin at 6:24 p.m. ET.

TV Schedule: NBC has coverage of the race all day, beginning with the undercard from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the NBC Sports Network. At 4 p.m. the coverage switches to NBC, with the race telecast beginning at 5 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m.

Post Positions:

1. Daddy Long Legs
2. Optimizer
3. Take Charge Indy
4. Union Rags
5. Dullahan
6. Bodemeister
7. Rousing Sermon
8. Creative Cause
9. Trinniberg
10. Daddy Knows Best
11. Alpha
12. Perspective
13. Went The Day Well
14. Hansen
15. Gemologist
16. El Padrino
17. Done Talking
18. Sabercat
19. I'll Have Another
20. Liaison

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2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Bodemeister Morning Favorite On Race Day

As the Kentucky Derby approaches later Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, Bodemeister has regained its position as race favorite.

Union Rags briefly became favored, but Bodemeister, the favorite when the post positions came out earlier in the week, regained the pre-race honors Sunday morning at 4-1 odds. Union Rags follows slightly behind at 9-2.

For up-to-date 2012 Kentucky Derby odds, check the odds section at KentuckyDerby.com. The odds as of 9:15 a.m. Saturday follow, courtesy of KentuckyDerby.com:

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Believe You Can Wins Kentucky Oaks

In the running of the 2012 Kentucky Oaks on Friday, Rosie Napravnik became the first female to win the Oaks riding atop Believe You Can.

It was a close race until the finish when Believe You Can pulled away from Broadway's Alibi. Grace Hall, the favorite before the race, came in third. Javier Castellano, the jockey for Grace Hall and Gemologist for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, fell in an earlier race on Friday. Grace Hall was never a factor in the race and didn't challenge Believe You Can and Broadway's Alibi

The Oaks was weather delayed by storms in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Below are the payouts for the 2012 Kentucky Oaks (via SB Nation.com)

Horse Win Place Show
9-Believe You Can $29.60 $11.80 $6.40
6-Broadway's Alibi $6.00 $4.20
2-Grace Hall $3.20
$2.00 Exacta $173.00
$0.50
Trifecta $146.80
$1.00
Superfecta $1,872.70
$1.00 Double $135.50
$0.50 Pick 3 $402.25
$0.50 Pick 4 $774.10
$0.50 Pick 5 $1,595.70

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Kentucky Oaks Delayed By Storms, More Bad Weather Predicted For Saturday

The 2012 Kentucky Oaks, a Grade I race for three-year-old fillies, has been delayed by stormy weather in the Louisville area. The patrons in the infield were asked to leave the infield due to the inclement weather at Churchill Downs.

During the broadcast on NBC Sports Network, Bob Costas stated that the Kentucky Oaks was now being aimed at a 6:20 p.m. Eastern start. The original start time was scheduled for 5:45 p.m. The races before the Oaks are going to resume at 5:30 p.m.

More thunderstorms are expected on Saturday which could impact the way the 2012 Kentucky Derby is run if the track turns sloppy. There is currently a 40% chance of Thunderstorms tomorrow. The 138th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 6:24 p.m. on Saturday.

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Kentucky Derby Hats 2012

Extravagant head attire has long been part of the Kentucky Derby. The race is certainly centered around horses, and the track, and which jockey rides his horse faster than the others, but hats have become such a big part of the event's culture that the race's official website has a section dedicated entirely to headwear.

The site has a gallery of hats that might be acceptable (hint: any wide-brimmed hat that looks like it costs more than a human life is sufficient), and a description of why hats have become a part of the Derby culture:

Part Southern tradition, part spectacle, the Kentucky Derby hat parade is much of what makes "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" one of the greatest people-watching events in the world! From the fantastic to the sublime, there are no rules or limits when it comes to choosing your Derby hat.

Whether to make a statement or just keep the sun at bay, Kentucky Derby hats are part of the tradition and the pageantry that make a trip to the Derby an unforgettable experience. Check out some of our favorites from prior years!

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2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Bodemeister The Favorite At 4/1

There haven't been many changes in the 2012 Kentucky Derby odds in the past 24 hours. Bodemesiter remains the favorite at 4/1, with Gemologist and Union Rags not far behind. Take Charge Indy's odds were previously 10/1 to win the race, which have dropped to 15/1.

Here are the most recent odds, from Vegas Insider:

Alpha: 15/1

Bodemeister: 4/1 (the qualified favorite, for now)

Creative Cause: 12/1

Daddy Long Legs: 30/1

Daddy Nose Best: 15/1

Done Talking: 50/1

Dullahan: 8/1

El Padrino: 20/1

Gemologist: 6/1

Hansen: 10/1

I'll Have Another: 12/1

Liasion: 50/1

My Adonis: 50/1

Optimizer: 50/1

Prospective: 30/1

Rousing Sermon: 50/1

Sabercat: 30/1

Take Charge Indy: 15/1

Trinniberg: 50/1

Union Rags: 9/2

Went The Day Well: 20/1

Bodemeister remains the favorite from Thursday, when he overtook Union Rags – whom he was the co-favorite with on Wednesday.

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Kentucky Derby 2012: Jockey Robby Albarado Arrested

Robby Albardo, the jockey who was scheduled to ride Hard Not To Like in the Kentucky Oaks, has been arrested, according to a report.

Robby Albarado had been scheduled to ride Hard Not To Like today in the Kentucky Oaks, among other mounts. Unbelievable.

— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) May 4, 2012

From the Courier Journal:

Borden said a decision about Albarado's mounts Saturday will be made later.

Last year Albarado was charged with assaulting his wife, but charges of domestic assault and wanton endangerment were dismissed and he pleaded guilty to interfering with a witness, a Class A misdemeanor.

Albarado was not scheduled to ride in the Kentucky Derby, nor is Hard Not To Like. Below is a video analysis of the 2012 post positions from SB Nation's YouTube channel.

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Hansen's Confident Owner Announces Microsoft Windows Phone Sponsorship

With the 2012 Kentucky Derby just two days away, Dr. Kendall Hansen (a co-owner of Hansen) announced that his horse will be sponsored by Microsoft Windows Phone on Saturday (via Blood Horse). The logo for the phone will be displayed on the pants of jockey Ramon Dominguez.

Dr. Hansen said about the sponsorship:

"I felt I had a winner with Hansen from the first, and having Windows Phone sponsor him for this race is the perfect cap to this perfect run. I think fans will be excited to see Windows Phone associated with the horse."

Hansen currently has 10/1 odds and will start out of the 14th gate. Hansen took the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct back in March. Dr. Hansen certainly feels his horse is the favorite:

"We're going to win this race. We're not worried about anyone," he said.

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2012 Kentucky Derby Picks And Predictions: Union Rags A Slight Upset Pick

The 2012 Kentucky Derby is just two days away. Yesterday, we learned the post positions for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. In addition, the updated odds for the race came out and Bodemeister is now the favorite at 4/1 while the former co-favorite, Union Rags, remains at 9/2 odds.

Both horses have good positioning for the race with Union Rags coming out of the fourth gate and Bodemeister leaving out of the sixth gate. Next to Union Rags in the third gate is Take Charge Indy which is being ridden by jockey Calvin Borel, a three-time Kentucky Derby winner (2007, 2009, 2010). Take Charge Indy currently has 10/1 odds.

Could Borel pull off another victory at Churchill Downs? I have a feeling that it isn't his year so I'll take Union Rags to win, Gemologist starting out of the 15th gate (and currently at 6/1) to place and Take Charge Indy to show.

Here's a couple links to expert predictions:

Washington Post: "Bodemeister by a nose"

Associated Press: "5 horses to watch in Saturday's Kentucky Derby"

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2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Race Day Just Two Days Away

We're coming down the home stretch (pardon the pun) of preparations before the 2012 Kentucky Derby, and the race odds remain a topic of conversation as the start draws nearer.

KentuckyDerby.info has the race covered from all angles, and posted the most updated odds on Thursday morning. Here's a look:

Alpha: 15/1

Bodemeister: 4/1 (the qualified favorite, for now)

Creative Cause: 12/1

Daddy Long Legs: 30/1

Daddy Nose Best: 15/1

Done Talking: 50/1

Dullahan: 8/1

El Padrino: 20/1

Gemologist: 6/1

Hansen: 10/1

I'll Have Another: 12/1

Liasion: 50/1

My Adonis: 50/1

Optimizer: 50/1

Prospective: 30/1

Rousing Sermon: 50/1

Sabercat: 30/1

Take Charge Indy: 10/1

Trinnibger: 50/1

Union Rags: 9/2

Went The Day Well: 20/1

Bodemeister and Union Rags were the co-favorites as of Wednesday morning, but Bodemeister has taken a slight edge since then.

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Kentucky Derby 2012 Post Positions: Union Rags Draws Fourth Gate

The post positions for the 2012 Kentucky Derby were unveiled during a show on NBC Sports Network on May 2.

Here's the draw for the race:

1. Daddy Long Legs
2. Optimizer
3. Take Charge Indy
4. Union Rags
5. Dullahan
6. Bodemeister
7. Rousing Sermon
8. Creative Cause
9. Trinniberg
10. Daddy Knows Best
11. Alpha
12. Perspective
13. Went The Day Well
14. Hansen
15. Gemologist
16. El Padrino
17. Done Talking
18. Sabercat
19. I'll Have Another
20. Liaison

Union Rags, one of the favorites at 9-2, drew the fourth gate for the race on Saturday. The other favorite, Bodemeister, will be coming out of the sixth gate. With post positioning, where you start can play a big role in your finish. That means that Union Rags and Bodemeister are not only the favorites, they also have favorable starting positions. Dullahan, at 8-1 odds, sits in between the two.

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2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Bodemeister And Union Rags Remain The Favorites

Now only three days away from the 137th annual running of the Kentucky Derby at the venerable Churchill Downs, the odds for the race have become a thing to watch closer.

Union Rags and Bodemeister are still holding firm at the same odds they started the week with. Both are still the co-favorites sporting 9/2 chances as head towards the weekend.

Bodemeister perhaps has the slight edge in some people's minds considering he's trained by the legendary Bob Baffert.

Another horse to keep an eye on is Gemologist, who currently is third in odds with a 7/1 line.

Below are all of the odds according to KentuckyDerby.info:

Alpha (11/1)
Bodemeister (9/2)
Creative Cause (11/1)
Daddy Long Legs (30/1)
Daddy Nose Best (15/1)
Done Talking (50/1)
Dullahan (8/1)
El Padrino (16/1)
Gemologist (7/1)
Hansen (14/1)
Hero of Order (100/1)
I'll Have Another (15/1)
Liaison (40/1)
Mark Valeski (23/1)
My Adonis (40/1)
Optimizer (60/1)
Prospective (50/1)
Rousing Sermon (40/1)
Sabercat (35/1)
Take Charge Indy (16/1)
Trinniberg (45/1)
Union Rags (9/2)
Went The Day Well (18/1)

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