This year's Kentucky Derby is the latest sporting event to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers have moved the Derby from the first weekend in May to Labor Day Weekend (September 5). Betting odds will still be readily available at most books, including BetOnline.
Though a number of horse races have been taking place during a global pandemic that has claimed most other sporting events, the Kentucky Derby more than any other horse race perhaps, is heavily reliant on the "Who's Who" in attendance.
Assuming the coronavirus crisis is under control by the end of summer, late August and early September should be a bonanza for the sportsbooks, moreso than any other year.
The Kentucky Derby is typically the most trafficked event outside of the Super Bowl and some marquee UFC and Boxing matches for Gambling911.com. The move to Labor Day means it will take place at the start of the new Football season and perhaps as the NBA Finals are coming to a close.
The official announcement regarding the 146th Kentucky Derby will be made Tuesday at 9 a.m. via teleconference.
The postponement marks the first time the Derby will not be held on the first Saturday in May since 1945.
It was postponed in June 1945 when the government issued a ban on horse racing due to World War II.
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended organizers cancel or postpone events in the U.S. that consist of 50 people or more for the next 8 weeks.
This upcoming weekend's Louisiana Derby will go ahead as planned minus any spectators. It is among the most critical Kentucky Derby prep races.
The current odds appear below and are subject to change (live odds here)
202 Authentic +700
216 Charlatan +700
210 Tiz The Law +800
211 Nadal +1000
219 Ete Indien +2000
223 Honor A.P. +2000
206 Independence Hall +2000
207 Maxfield +2000
225 Mischevious Alex +2000
215 Mr Monomoy +2000
213 Enforceable +2500
220 Gouverneur Morris +2500
226 King Guillermo +2500
221 Modernist +2500
212 Sole Volante +2500
218 Silver Prospector +2800
205 Eight Rings +3300
208 Storm The Court +3300
209 Thousand Words +3300
201 Anneau Dor +4000
203 Basin +5000
204 Dennis Moment +5000
214 Max Player +5000
224 Royal Act +5000
217 Three Technique +5000
222 Chance It +6600
