Derby Day betting declined slightly, ending a four-year streak of setting new all-time highs. It was another historic Kentucky Derby for Churchill Downs, with the focus shifting from the betting window to the track this year.
It was another historic Kentucky Derby for Churchill Downs, with the focus shifting from the betting window to the track this year. Track officials revealed that the first leg of the Triple Crown drew $225 million in wagers, marking a significant milestone. Despite a slight decrease in Derby Day betting, the overall handle for the week, fueled by $88.5 million in wagers on Oaks Day, set a new record for Churchill Downs.
