First run at the futures bet....

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by wac

Are there any numbers that show how many horses in the 1st pool actually make it to derby. I think i read that in the 9 years they have been doing this the winner has been offerred in the 1st pool as an individual bet in 6 of them. That sounds pretty amazing too me that these guys can do that well wiht the winners. Im curious if anyone has done any research on the overall numbers of how many have made it to the actual race from the 1st pool.

Check out the history of the Derby wagering pool @ www.kentuckyderby.com, click on the future pool link...it's should tell the history there.