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The Road to the Kentucky Derby offers many opportunities for bettors of all levels to join the action. The action of backing a horse early, watching your horse grow and develop into a Kentucky Derby contender, and hopefully boasting those bragging rights when winning a return!

Whether you play the Kentucky Derby Future Wagers, each individual Road to the Kentucky Derby points race, or focus your full bankroll might on the Kentucky Derby itself, TwinSpires has many ways to be involved!

Learn about our contests, promotions and other opportunities below!

Kentucky Derby Prep Race Leaderboard Competition

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View the list of RTKD Prep Races

What is the RTKD Prep Race Leaderboard Competition?

Opt in and play for your share of our $100,000 Kentucky Derby Prep Race promotion and compete for one of two VIP trips to the 2023 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

Upcoming eligible prep races and how much each race is worth in points.

Saturday, April 1st, 2023 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park – Points (1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th): 100-40-30-20-10
Saturday, April 1st, 2023 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park – Points (1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th): 100-40-30-20-10
Saturday, April 1st, 2023 Cardinal Condition Stakes at Chelmsford City – Points (1st-2nd-3rd-4th-5th): 30-12-9-6-3

How to participate in the 2023 RTKD Leaderboard Competition:

List of the qualifying KY Derby prep races:

RACE	TRACK	DATE	POINTS
Gun Runner S. 1st Jace’s Road (10 points) 2^nd Raise Cain (4 points) 3^rd Determinedly (3 points) 4^th Hayes Strike (2 points) 5^th Andthwwinneris (1 point)	Fair Grounds	26-Dec-22	10-4-3-2-1
Smarty Jones S. 1st Victory Formation (10 points) 2^nd Angel of Empire (4 points) 3^rd Denington (3 points) 4^th Western Ghent (2 points) 5^th How Did He Do That (1 point)	Oaklawn Park	1-Jan-23	10-4-3-2-1
Jerome S. 1^st Lugan Knight (10 points) 2^nd Arctic Arrogance (4 points) 3^rd General Banker (3 points) 4^th Neural Network (2 points) 5^th Andiamo a Firenze (1 point)	Aqueduct	7-Jan-23	10-4-3-2-1
Sham S. 1^st Reincarnate (Points Vacated) 2^nd Newgate (Points Vacated) 3^rd National Treasure (Points Vacated) 4^th Packs a Wahlop (2 points) 5^th Spun Intended (1 point)	Santa Anita Park	8-Jan-23	10-4-3-2-1
Lecomte 1^st Instant Coffee (20 points) 2^nd Two Phil’s (8 points) 3^rd Confidence Game (6 points) 4^th Denington (4 points) 5^th Bromley (2 point)	Fair Grounds	21-Jan-23	20-8-6-4-2
Southwest 1^st Arabian Knight (Points Vacated) 2^nd Red Route Run (8 points) 3^rd Frosted Departure (6 points) 4^th Sun Thunder (4 points) 5^th Jace’s Thunder (2 point)	Oaklawn Park	28-Jan-23	20-8-6-4-2
Holy Bull 1^st Rocket Can (20 points) 2^nd Shadow Dragon (8 points) 3^rd West Coast Cowboy (6 points) 4^th Legacy Isle (4 points) 5^th Il Miracolo (2 point)	Gulfstream Park	4-Feb-23	20-8-6-4-2
Robert B. Lewis 1^st Newgate (Points Vacated) 2^nd Hard to Figure (Points Vacated) 3^rd Worcester (Points Vacated) 4^th Arabian Lion (Points Vacated)	Santa Anita Park	4-Feb-23	20-8-6-4-2
Withers 1^st Hit Show (20 points) 2^nd Arctic Arrogance (8 points) 3^rd General Banker (6 points) 4^th Andiamo a Firenze (4 points) 5^th Prove Right (2 point)	Aqueduct	11-Feb-23	20-8-6-4-2
Sam F. Davis 1^st Litigate (20 points) 2^nd Groveland (8 points) 3^rd Classic Car Wash (6 points) 4^th Classic Legacy (4 points) 5^th Zydeceaux (2 point)	Tampa Bay Downs	11-Feb-23	20-8-6-4-2
El Camino Real Derby 1^st Chase the Chaos (10 points) 2^nd Gilmore (Points Vacated) 3^rd Harcyn (3 points) 4^th Passarando (2 points) 5^th Nullarbor (Points Vacated)	Golden Gate Fields	11-Feb-23	10-4-3-2-1
Risen Star 1^st Angel of Empire (50 points) 2^nd Sun Thunder (20 points) 3^rd Two Phil’s (15 points) 4^th Tapit’s Conquest (10 points) 5^th Single Ruler (5 points)	Fair Grounds	18-Feb-23	50-20-15-10-5
Hyacinth (JPN) 1^st Perriere (30 points) 2^nd Z Lien (12 points) 3^rd Eclogite (9 points) 4^th Great Sand Sea (6 points) 5^th Goraiko (3 points)	Tokyo Racecourse	19-Feb-23	30-12-9-6-3
Rebel 1^st Confidence Game (50 points) 2^nd Red Route One (20 points) 3^rd Reincarnate (15 points) 4^th Verifying (10 points) 5^th Bourbon Bash (5 points)	Oaklawn Park	25-Feb-23	50-20-15-10-5
Patton (listed) S. (UK) 1^st Cairo (20 points) 2^nd News At Ten (8 points) 3^rd Stormy Entry (6 points) 4^th Cash Out (4 points) 5^th Miss Caruso (2 points)	Dundalk	3-Mar-23	20-8-6-4-2
John Battaglia Memorial 1^st Congruent (20 points) 2^nd Scoobie Quando (8 points) 3^rd Bromley (6 points) 4^th Moon Landing (4 points) 5^th Miranda Rights (2 points)	Turfway Park	4-Mar-23	20-8-6-4-2
Fountain of Youth 1^st Forte (50 points) 2^nd Rocket Can (20 points) 3^rd Cyclone Mischief (15 points) 4^th Mage (10 points) 5^th Shadow Dragon (5 points)	Gulfstream Park	4-Mar-23	50-20-15-10-5
Gotham 1^st Raise Cain (50 points) 2^nd Slip Mahoney (20 points) 3^rd General Banker (15 points) 4^th Eyeing Clover (10 points) 5^th Clear the Air (5 points)	Aqueduct	4-Mar-23	50-20-15-10-5
San Felipe 1^st Practical Move (50 points) 2^nd Geaux Rocket Ride (20 points) 3^rd Skinner (15 points) 4^th Hejazi (10 points) 5^th Fort Bragg (5 points)	Santa Anita Park	4-Mar-23	50-20-15-10-5
Tampa Bay Derby 1^st Tapit Trice (50 points) 2^nd Classic Car Wash (20 points) 3^rd Classic Legacy (15 points) 4^th Prairie Hawk (10 points) 5^th Lord Miles (5 points)	Tampa Bay Downs	11-Mar-23	50-20-15-10-5
RTKYD Condition S. (UK) 1^st Brave Emperor (20 points) 2^nd Alzahir (8 points) 3^rd Tenjin (6 points) 4^th Killybegs Warrior (4 points) 5^th Coco Jack (2 points)	Kempton Park (UK)	15-Mar-23	20-8-6-4-2
UAE Derby 1^st Derma Sotogake (100 points) 2^nd Dura Erede (40 points) 3^rd Continuar (30 points) 4^th Perierre (20 points) 5^th Go Soldier Go (10 points)	Meydan Racecourse	25-Mar-23	100-40-30-20-10
Louisiana Derby 1^st Kingsbarns (100 points) 2^nd Disarm (40 points) 3^rd Jace’s Road (30 points) 4^th Shopper’s Revenge (20 points) 5^th Sun Thunder (10 points)	Fair Grounds	25-Mar-23	100-40-30-20-10
Jeff Ruby S. 1^st Two Phil’s (100 points) 2^nd Major Dude (40 points) 3^rd Funtastic Again (30 points) 4^th Wads Worth (20 points) 5^th Maker’s Candy (10 points)	Turfway Park	25-Mar-23	100-40-30-20-10
~~Fukuryu~~ (No wagering available on this race. Points will not apply to the promotion)	~~Nakayama~~	~~26-Mar-22~~	~~40-16-8-4~~
Sunland Derby 1^st Wild On Ice (50 points) 2^nd Low Expectations (20 points) 3^rd Henry Q (15 points) 4^th How Did He Do That (10 points) 5^th One In Vermillion (5 points)	Sunland Park	26-Mar-23	50-20-15-10-5
Cardinal Condition S. (UK) 1^st (30 points) 2^nd (12 points) 3^rd (9 points) 4^th (6 points) 5^th (3 points)	Chelmsford City	30-Mar-23	30-12-9-6-3
Florida Derby 1^st (100 points) 2^nd (40 points) 3^rd (30 points) 4^th (20 points) 5^th (10 points)	Gulfstream Park	1-Apr-23	100-40-30-20-10
Arkansas Derby 1^st (100 points) 2^nd (40 points) 3^rd (30 points) 4^th (20 points) 5^th (10 points)	Oaklawn Park	1-Apr-23	100-40-30-20-10
Wood Memorial 1^st (100 points) 2^nd (40 points) 3^rd (30 points) 4^th (20 points) 5^th (10 points)	Aqueduct	8-Apr-23	100-40-30-20-10
Blue Grass 1^st (100 points) 2^nd (40 points) 3^rd (30 points) 4^th (20 points) 5^th (10 points)	Keeneland	8-Apr-23	100-40-30-20-10
Santa Anita Derby 1^st (100 points) 2^nd (40 points) 3^rd (30 points) 4^th (20 points) 5^th (10 points)	Santa Anita Park	8-Apr-23	100-40-30-20-10
Lexington 1^st (20 points) 2^nd (8 points) 3^rd (6 points) 4^th (4 points) 5^th (2 points)	Keeneland	15-Apr-23	20-8-6-4-2

How to Win

This Promotion is offered by Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company (“TwinSpires”).
Opt in is required. Players can opt into the promotion at any time. Players must have a verified TwinSpires advance deposit wagering account, be in good standing and reside in a state where wagering services are offered to participate. Employees of Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company, its parent, affiliates, and subsidiaries, and members of their immediate family or persons living in the same household are ineligible to participate in this promotion.
This promotion runs from December 26 – April 15 and will apply to every Kentucky Derby Prep Race during this period.
Qualifying wagers for this promotion will apply to players first straight single Win wager of $25 or more placed on each eligible race. “Win/Place,” “Win/Place/Show,” and “Win/Show” wagers do not count as eligible wagers. Offer will not apply to wagers made prior to opt in. If a qualifying wager is placed on a horse that scratches, the player will receive zero points for that race if the player does not place another wager.
Players may wager more than $25, but no additional points will be awarded, and points will not be awarded on non-Win wagers or on any Win wagers other than the first Win wager placed on each eligible race. “Win/Place,” “Win/Place/Show,” and “Win/Show” wagers do not count as eligible wagers. BetShare wagers do not count as eligible wagers.
Wagers made on horses who are not eligible to receive Kentucky Derby points will not qualify to earn points in the Leaderboard Contest.
The Leaderboard points system will be the same as The Road to the Kentucky Derby points system, with points awarded for wagers placed on horses that finish in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th place. The list of all prep races along with the points for each eligible prep race can be seen HERE and will be updated in the event of postponements or other changes to the prep race schedule.
Leaderboard points will be awarded to players for placing a winning bet on each eligible prep race. Selections that place in 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th will also be awarded points.
If your selection wins you get the designated points for (1st place), if your horse runs 2nd you get the points designated for (2nd place), if your horse runs 3rd you get the points designated for (3rd place), if your horse runs 4th you get the points designated for (4th place), and if your horse runs 5th you get the points designated for (5th place).
The top 100 players on the leaderboard at the end of the promotion will receive a share of the $100,000.
The top two (2) players in the promotion will receive a cash prize and a VIP trip to the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
The prize breakdown for the promotion is noted below.
If the top two (2) winning players do not wish to or cannot attend the Kentucky Derby, we will substitute the Derby VIP trip with $4,000 in additional prize money.
The leaderboard will be updated weekly on Monday’s during the promotional period.
Each week the eligible prep races will be listed below.

Leaderboard points system

The points system is based on The Road to Kentucky Derby Points system. Each prep race is different with some races worth more than others.
The List of all prep races and how much each race is worth in points is listed HERE.
The Leaderboard will be displayed on the TwinSpires Edge and can be seen HERE.
The leaderboard will display the top 100 players by the players’ first names and the state of residence. The leaderboard will be updated weekly.
The top 100 players on the leaderboard will be announced on Monday, April 17, 2023 when the results are final, and winning players will be contacted directly. The leaderboard and final results will be determined by the number of points awarded for qualifying wagers based upon the Road to the Kentucky Derby points system as described above after all eligible races have been deemed official by the respective host racetracks.
Should the promotion end in a tie for any prize, the winner will be decided based on the highest number of first placed wagers made on each prep race. If more than one player at the top has the same amount of first placed wagers, it will be decided on the amount of 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place and 5th place wagers made, in that order. If the promotion is still a tie, ties will be broken based upon which player(s) opted into the promotion first.
The leaderboard and all results remain unofficial until the final results have been confirmed and are posted. Players are encouraged to maintain an accurate record of their wagers and accumulated points.

Leaderboard prize details

1^st place – $15,000 and a VIP trip to the KY Derby for two
2^nd place – $10,000 and a VIP trip to the KY Derby for two
3^rd place – $8,000
4^th place – $6,000
5^th place – $4,500
6^th place – $4,000
7^th place – $3,500
8^th place – $3,000
9^th place – $2,250
10^th place – $1,500
11^th – 15^th place – $1,250
16^th – 20^th place – $1,000
21^st – 30^th place – $800
31^st – 60^th place – $500
61^st-80^th place – $300
81^st-100^th place – $100

Additional Details:

TwinSpires will credit the winnings as cash into winning players accounts. TwinSpires reserves the right to substitute prize(s) of comparable value if a Prize listed is unavailable for any reason. Winners shall be solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and the reporting consequences thereof, and for any other fees or costs associated with the applicable prize. A winner may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where imposing such condition is legal) a Publicity Release. If any winner fails or refuses to sign and return all required documents, such Winner may be disqualified and forfeit all prizes. The approximate retail value of each prize is equal to the designated dollar amount above plus, where applicable, $4,000 if a VIP trip to the Kentucky Derby for two is included.

VIP Trip Details

TwinSpires will provide the top two (2) winners plus one guest each a trip for two to the 2023 Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023. In addition to premium tickets located in the courtyard at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks Day on May 5, 2023 and Kentucky Derby Day on May 6, 2023, the grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare and a three nights stay in the Homewood Suites from May 4-7, 2023.

Additional Terms:

This offer is valid with opt in only. By opting in to this offer, you provide your consent for your first name and state of residence to be displayed on the leaderboard on the TwinSpires Edge blog and in other TwinSpires online communications, such as via social media. The offer is valid from December 26, 2023 – April 15, 2023 only. Wagers placed prior to opt in will not count towards this offer. Residents of certain states may be unable to place qualifying wagers on Kentucky Derby Prep Races at certain tracks; these individuals are eligible for the promotion but will be unable to earn points on any unavailable races. Winners will be declared and winnings will be credited to the player’s account as cash on Monday, April 17, 2023. In the event of a cancellation or postponement to the Kentucky Derby or if fans are not allowed to attend the event, the winner will be credited with an additional $4,000 in cash to the value of the VIP trip stated. BetShare wagers will not count toward this offer. Certain exclusions apply. All management decisions are final. This promotion is void where prohibited by law. By opting in to the promotion you fully and unconditionally agree to these terms and conditions and decisions of TwinSpires management, which are final and binding in all matters related to this promotion.

TwinSpires reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the promotion, to be acting in violation of these terms and conditions, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the promotion, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and TwinSpires reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. TwinSpires reserves the right to modify, extend, suspend, or terminate the promotion, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the promotion is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions or other causes beyond TwinSpires’ control have destroyed or severely undermined or to any degree impaired the integrity, administration, security, proper play, safety, and/or feasibility of the promotion as contemplated herein. In the event TwinSpires is prevented from awarding prizes or continuing with the promotion as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, TwinSpires shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the promotion. If the promotion is terminated before the designated end date, TwinSpires will (if possible) determine the final results from all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of the event giving rise to the termination.

These terms and conditions cannot be modified or amended in any way except in a written document issued by a duly authorized representative of TwinSpires. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these terms and conditions shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these terms and conditions shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

TwinSpires general terms and conditions (accessible HERE), including, without limitation, all arbitration, dispute resolution and limitation of liability provisions, shall apply.

TwinSpires assumes no responsibility or liability for any: act, failure to act, delay, or error relating to the transmitting or processing of entries or awarding of prizes; (ii) lost, stolen, delayed, damaged or misdirected entries or for any failure, problems or technical malfunction of any website, person, telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by TwinSpires on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof; (iii) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by entrant, errors or by any of the personnel, equipment, hardware, software or programming associated or used with the promotion; (iv) any conditions caused by events beyond the control of TwinSpires that may cause the promotion to be disrupted or corrupted; (v) any losses, liabilities, or damages of any kind resulting directly or indirectly from awarding, receipt, acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize; (vi) any printing or typographical errors in any materials relating to the promotion; or (vii) any costs, injuries, losses, liabilities or damages of any kind, including, without limitation, death and bodily injury, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the promotion or any promotion-related activity. TwinSpires assumes no responsibility or liability for any damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer system, wireless phone or other equipment or device which is occasioned by accessing any website or otherwise participating in the promotion, or for any computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures, delayed computer transmissions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, TwinSpires is not responsible for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, late, lost, damaged, stolen, or postage-due submissions or prize notifications; or for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet service providers, websites, or other connections; or for miscommunications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, difficulties or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information.

Leaderboard Competition Standings:

First Name	State	Points
Andrew	CA	639
Michael	OK	559
Andrew	FL	546
Luke	WI	533
Anthony	IN	516
Jeff	OH	514
Justin	NY	496
Craig	WA	494
David	KY	490
Churraman	NY	486
Jeremy	KS	477
Rob	IA	475
James	NY	469
Roger	OH	465
Sherwin	CA	461
Scott	CA	460
Thomas	OH	460
Mark	OK	459
Tom	NY	448
Van	FL	448
Cody	KY	445
Douglas	PA	444
Byron	FL	440
Matthew	KY	439
Doug	DE	437
Mark	IL	435
George	MI	433
James	IN	432
Michael	PA	432
Heath	FL	427
Richard	IL	426
Rodney	KY	425
Lola	WA	424
Brian	MI	423
Dave	WI	421
Bucky	AR	420
Mark	PA	420
James	WI	418
Sean	NY	417
Paul	MO	414
Bruce	MN	414
Michael	NY	413
Matthew	NY	411
Troy	IA	411
Vincent	NY	407
David	IL	406
mark	CA	404
David	CA	403
Christopher	MI	402
Jonathan	NY	399
Andrew	KY	397
Michael	NY	396
Norm	OH	395
Matthew	MA	395
Mike	KY	395
patrick	PA	394
Raymond	KY	393
Bolos	LA	393
Pdubs	MO	392
Scott	OK	390
Elizabeth	OH	390
Matthew	NE	390
Travis	KY	388
Gupta	CA	388
Brian	KY	387
Chris	MN	386
Brian	WI	385
Michael	CA	384
David	NY	383
Dennis	IA	383
Don	WI	383
Robert	NY	383
Bob	OK	382
Brian	IN	380
Ken	CA	380
Robert	IN	376
Thomas	IN	375
Dennis	FL	375
Kevin	NY	374
Robert	AR	373
Russ	OK	373
Paul	MI	373
Ken	MD	372
Justin	OK	371
William	KY	370
Thomas	PA	369
Elliot	VA	369
Phil	FL	369
Mitchell	OH	369
William	IN	368
Robert	LA	367
Charlene	PA	367
Davis	LA	366
Nicholas	KY	366
David	MA	366
Martin	MA	365
Michael	NY	365
Stephen	KY	365
troy	MO	363
Zachary	IN	363

Publicity

EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, WINNERS GRANT TO TWINSPIRES (WHICH GRANT WILL BE CONFIRMED IN WRITING ON REQUEST OF TWINSPIRES), AND THOSE ACTING PURSUANT TO THEIR AUTHORITY, THE RIGHT AND PERMISSION TO PRINT, PUBLISH, BROADCAST, AND USE, WORLDWIDE IN ANY MEDIA NOW KNOWN OR HEREAFTER DEVELOPED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB, AT ANY TIME OR TIMES, EACH WINNER’S NAME, PORTRAIT, PICTURE, VOICE, LIKENESS, ENTRY, FOOTAGE (IF APPLICABLE) AND BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION FOR ADVERTISING, TRADE, AND PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS OR HER NAME ON ANY MEDIA) WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION, COMPENSATION, PERMISSION, OR NOTIFICATION

Disclaimer

Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply. Offer for TwinSpires Racing only. See twinspires.com for details. Must have a TwinSpires Racing account. Opt in required. Offer applies to first straight win wager of $25 or more on available Kentucky Derby prep races from December 26, 2023 to April 17, 2023. Participants may earn points according to the Road to the Kentucky Derby points system based on the finishing position of their selected horse. Winners determined following the end of the promotion period based on total points earned. Must be 18+ (21+ where applicable). For help with a gambling problem, call 1-800-Gambler.