Betting on which horse will win the Kentucky Derby is just one of countless wagers you can make during the Run for the Roses each year.
And one of the most popular online racebook betting options is head to head Derby matchups.
Picking the Sportsbook from the field of 20 is a daunting task and sometimes the payout is not great on the favorites. But matchups offer tons of action and allow bettors to choose among two horses to see which one finishes higher.
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Will morning line favorite Bodemeister finish ahead of early favorite Union Rags? Sportsbook don’t think so, making Bodemeister a +115 underdog in that matchup.
What about undefeated Gemologist against Dullahan? That’s a -160 proposition for Gemologist.
"It's just a lot more fun and a lot more profit potential when you are cheering for multiple horses," said Mike Pickett. "The race only last two minutes, so you want to have a bit of action on more than one outcome."
2012 Kentucky Derby - Head to Head Matchups courtesy of Sportsbook:
4. Union Rags -145
6. Bodemeister +115
5. Dullahan +130
15. Gemologist -160
8. Creative Cause -120
19. I'll Have Another -110
3. Take Charge Indy -140
10. Daddy Nose Best +110
11. Alpha -115
14. Hansen -115
1. Daddy Long Legs -110
16. El Padrino -120
13. Went The Day Well -155
17. Done Talking +125
2. Optimizer +115
18. Sabercat -145
9. Trinniberg +115
12. Prospective -145
7. Rousing Sermon EVEN
20. Liaison -130
3. Take Charge Indy EVEN
14. Hansen -130
13. Went The Day Well +120
16. El Padrino -150
6. Bodemeister -140
15. Gemologist +110
4. Union Rags -160
5. Dullahan +130
3. Take Charge Indy -110
8. Creative Cause -120
11. Alpha -160
16. El Padrino +130
8. Creative Cause -150
14. Hansen +120
5. Dullahan -165
16. El Padrino +135
3. Take Charge Indy +105
19. I'll Have Another -135
18. Sabercat -180
20. Liaison +150
7. Rousing Sermon -205
17. Done Talking +165
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