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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
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 2022 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
This week’s eligible prep races and how much each race is worth in points.
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List of the qualifying KY Derby prep races:
How to participate in the 2022 RTKD Leaderboard Competition:
RACE | TRACK | DATE | POINTS |
Gun Runner S. 1st Epicenter (10 points) 2nd Tejano Twist (4 points) 3rd Surfer Dude (2 points) 4th Kevin’s Folly (1 point) | Fair Grounds | 26-Dec-21 | 10-4-2-1 |
Smarty Jones S. 1st Dash Attack (10 points) 2nd Barber Road (4 points) 3rd Ignitis (2 points) 4th Kavod (1 point) | Oaklawn Park | 1-Jan-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Jerome S. 1st Courvoisier (10 points) 2nd Smarten Up (4 points) 3rd Cooke Creek (2 points) 4th Unbridled Bomber (1 point) | Aqueduct | 1-Jan-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Sham S. 1st N/A Points vacated (0 points) 2nd N/A Points vacated (0 points) 3rd Oviatt Class (2 points) 4th Mackinnon (1 point) | Santa Anita Park | 1-Jan-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Lecomte 1st Call Me Midnight (10 points) 2nd Epicenter (4 points) 3rd Pappacap (2 points) 4th Trafalgar (1 point) | Fair Grounds | 22-Jan-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Southwest 1st N/A Points vacated (0 points) 2nd Barber Road (4 points) 3rd Ben Diesel (2 points) 4th Kavod (1 point) | Oaklawn Park | 29-Jan-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Holy Bull 1st White Abarrio (10 points) 2nd Simplification (4 points) 3rd Mo Donegal (2 points) 4th Galt (1 point) | Gulfstream Park | 5-Feb-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Withers 1st Early Voting (10 points) 2nd Un Ojo (4 points) 3rd Gilded Age (2 points) 4th Grantham (1 point) | Aqueduct | 5-Feb-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Robert B. Lewis 1st N/A points vacated (0 points) 2nd Cabo Spirit (4 points) 3rd N/A points vacated (0 points) 4th Sir London (1 point) | Santa Anita Park | 6-Feb-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Sam F. Davis 1st Classic Causeway (10 points) 2nd Shipsational (4 points) 3rd Volcanic (2 points) 4th Strike Hard (1 point) | Tampa Bay Downs | 12-Feb-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
El Camino Real Derby 1st N/A points vacated (0 points) 2nd Mackinnon (4 points) 3rd Del Mo (2 points) 4th II Bellator (1 point) | Golden Gate Fields | 12-Feb-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Risen Star 1st Epicenter (50 points) 2nd Smile Happy (20 points) 3rd Zandon (10 points) 4th Pioneer of Medina (5 points) | Fair Grounds | 19-Feb-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
Hyacinth 1st Combustion (30 points) 2nd Geraldo Barrows (12 points) 3rd Sea Vixen (6 points) 4th El Paso (3 points) | Tokyo Racecourse | 20-Feb-22 | 30-12-6-3 |
Rebel 1st Un Ojo (50 points) 2nd Ethereal Road (20 points) 3rd Barber Road (10 points) 4th Kavod (5 points) | Oaklawn Park | 26-Feb-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
RTKYD Condition S. 1st Blue Trail (20 points) 2nd Harrow (8 points) 3rd Find (4 points) 4th Havana Goldrush (2 points) | Kempton Park (UK) | 2-Mar-22 | 20-8-4-2 |
Patton (listed) S. 1st Juncture (20 points) 2nd Morning Soldier (8 points) 3rd Sister Bridget (4 points) 4th In Ecstasy (2 points) | Dundalk | 4-Mar-22 | 20-8-4-2 |
John Battaglia Memorial 1st Tis the Bomb (10 points) 2nd Stolen Base (4 points) 3rd Grael (2 points) 4th Rich Strike (1 point) | Turfway Park | 5-Mar-22 | 10-4-2-1 |
Fountain of Youth 1st Simplification (50 points) 2nd In Due Time (20 points) 3rd O Captain (10 points) 4th Emmanuel (5 points) | Gulfstream Park | 5-Mar-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
Gotham 1st Morello (50 points) 2nd Dean’s List (20 points) 3rd Golden Code (10 points) 4th Life Is Great (5 points) | Aqueduct | 5-Mar-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
San Felipe 1st Forbidden Kingdom (50 points) 2nd N/A points vacated (0 points) 3rd Happy Jack (10 points) 4th Beautiful Art (5 points) | Santa Anita Park | 5-Mar-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
Tampa Bay Derby 1st Classic Causeway (50 points) 2nd Grantham (20 points) 3rd Shipsational (10 points) 4th Golden Glider (5 points) | Tampa Bay Downs | 12-Mar-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
UAE Derby 1st Crown Pride (100 points) 2nd Summer Is Tomorrow (40 points) 3rd Island Falcon (20 points) 4th Bendoog (10 points) | Meydan Racecourse | 26-Mar-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Louisiana Derby 1st Epicenter (100 points) 2nd Zozos (40 points) 3rd Pioneer of Medina (20 points) 4th Rattle N Roll (10 points) | Fair Grounds | 26-Mar-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
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Sunland Derby 1st Slow Down Andy (50 points) 2nd Bye Bye Bobby (20 points) 3rd Pepper Spray (10 points) 4th Flower Blue (5 points) | Sunland Park | 27-Mar-22 | 50-20-10-5 |
Cardinal Condition S. 1st Dark Moon Rising (30 points) 2nd Harrow (12 points) 3rd Find (6 points) 4th Blue Trail (3 points) | Chelmsford City | 31-Mar-22 | 30-12-6-3 |
Florida Derby 1st White Abarrio (100 points) 2nd Charge It (40 points) 3rd Simplification (20 points) 4th Pappacap (10 points) | Gulfstream Park | 2-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Arkansas Derby 1st Cyberknife (100 points) 2nd Barber Road (40 points) 3rd Secret Oath (20 points) 4th Doppelganger (10 points) | Oaklawn Park | 2-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Jeff Ruby S. 1st Tis the Bomb (100 points) 2nd Tawny Port (40 points) 3rd Rich Strike (20 points) 4th Dowagiac Chief (10 points) | Turfway Park | 2-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Wood Memorial 1st Mo Donegal (100 points) 2nd Early Voting (40 points) 3rd Skippylongstocking (20 points) 4th A. P.’s Secret (10 points) | Aqueduct | 9-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Blue Grass 1st Zandon (100 points) 2nd Smile Happy (40 points) 3rd Emmanuel (20 points) 4th Golden Glider (10 points) | Keeneland | 9-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Santa Anita Derby 1st Taibia (100 points) 2nd Messier (40 points) 3rd Happy Jack (20 points) 4th Armagnac (10 points) | Santa Anita Park | 9-Apr-22 | 100-40-20-10 |
Lexington 1st Tawny Port (20 points) 2nd Major General (8 points) 3rd In Due Time (4 points) 4th Ethereal Road (2 points) | Keeneland | 16-Apr-22 | 20-8-4-2 |
- 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.
- This promotion runs from December 26 – April 16 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. 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.
- 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.
- 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, or 4th place. The points for each eligible prep race can be seen HERE.
- Should a horse trained by a suspended trainer, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed, supervised, or advised by a suspended trainer, finish in a position that would have earned points in on the of the eligible races for the ‘$100K Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Race competition’, the points associated with that finish position will be vacated
- Leaderboard points will be awarded to players for placing a winning bet on each eligible prep race. Selections that place in 2nd, 3rd or 4th will also be awarded points.
- 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 2022 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 $3,000 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.
- Should a horse trained by a suspended trainer, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed, supervised, or advised by a suspended trainer, finish in a position that would have earned points in on the of the eligible races for the ‘$100K Road to the Kentucky Derby Prep Race competition’, the points associated with that finish position will be vacated
- 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.
- 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 18, 2022 when the results are final. 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, 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 and 4th place wagers made, in that order. If the promotion is still a tie, it will be decided on the player that 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
- 1st place – $15,000 and a VIP trip to the KY Derby for two
- 2nd place – $10,000 and a VIP trip to the KY Derby for two
- 3rd place – $8,000
- 4th place – $6,000
- 5th place – $4,500
- 6th place – $4,000
- 7th place – $3,500
- 8th place – $3,000
- 9th place – $2,250
- 10th place – $1,500
- 11th – 15th place – $1,250
- 16th – 20th place – $1,000
- 21st – 30th place – $800
- 31st – 60th place – $500
- 61st-80th place – $300
- 81st-100th 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 an all-expense paid trip for two to the 2022 Kentucky Derby on May 7, 2022. In addition to premium tickets located in the courtyard at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks Day on May 6, 2022 and Kentucky Derby Day on May 7, 2022, the grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare and a three nights stay in the Louisville Marriott Downtown from May 5-8, 2022.
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 – April 16 only. Wagers placed prior to opt in will not count towards this offer. Winners will be declared and winnings will be credited to the player’s account as cash on Monday, April 18, 2022. 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. Final details on the VIP trip will be stated here at a later stage. 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.
Leaderboard Competition Standings: Leaderboard updated 04/18. Congratulations to all 100 winners
FirstName | State | Points |
David | NY | 863 |
Wayne | LA | 856 |
James | KY | 855 |
Bruce | MN | 853 |
Roger | MD | 840 |
Dennis | IA | 829 |
John | NY | 829 |
David | IL | 813 |
Brian | KY | 804 |
Charles | OH | 800 |
Ryan | WI | 797 |
Joe | IN | 789 |
Brian | KY | 787 |
Gupta | CA | 780 |
kirsten | NY | 772 |
Matthew | MA | 771 |
Robert | LA | 768 |
Brian | IN | 767 |
Michael | NY | 763 |
Benjamin | LA | 759 |
Crystal | KY | 758 |
Sherwin | CA | 758 |
Raymond | KY | 755 |
Linda | OH | 754 |
Ronald | KY | 744 |
Christopher | MN | 741 |
Patrick | TN | 741 |
Joseph | IN | 739 |
Galen | MN | 739 |
George | MD | 737 |
Donald | WI | 734 |
William | IN | 729 |
Gary | KY | 726 |
Larry | MI | 725 |
Brian | IL | 721 |
Thomas | AR | 720 |
Benjamin | LA | 719 |
Tom | NY | 719 |
Charlie | KY | 714 |
Michael | OK | 709 |
John | IA | 708 |
Donald | LA | 708 |
Eric | IL | 706 |
John | CA | 702 |
Michael | MI | 702 |
Charles | AR | 699 |
Bob | OK | 697 |
Mitchell | OH | 695 |
Jeff | WI | 694 |
Wesley | CA | 693 |
Curtis | IL | 690 |
Jeff | NY | 683 |
Norm | OH | 682 |
David | OH | 677 |
Robert | MN | 673 |
Donald | MN | 673 |
Charles | IN | 672 |
Andrew | OH | 671 |
Van | FL | 671 |
Jeremy | KS | 665 |
Brandy | AR | 665 |
Fred | MA | 662 |
Joseph | KY | 661 |
Paul | MI | 660 |
David | CA | 659 |
Tim | KY | 659 |
Frederick | IL | 659 |
Sean | FL | 657 |
Steve | WI | 656 |
DAN | KY | 656 |
Gary | PA | 655 |
Robert | FL | 654 |
Jared | NE | 654 |
Raedele | FL | 654 |
Matthew | NY | 654 |
Kathy | KY | 648 |
David | VA | 648 |
Richard | AR | 646 |
sal | OK | 643 |
Lyle | NE | 638 |
David | IL | 636 |
Kevin | IN | 634 |
Aaron | FL | 634 |
William | KY | 632 |
Michael | NY | 629 |
Jeff | WI | 628 |
Francis | NY | 628 |
Michael | CO | 626 |
David | NY | 626 |
David | IN | 624 |
Gabe | NY | 623 |
Laurie | MN | 622 |
Nathan | KY | 614 |
Stephen | CA | 613 |
Peter | FL | 609 |
Paul | WV | 608 |
Steven | KY | 607 |
Andrew | CT | 605 |
Robert | KY | 605 |
Bruce | NY | 605 |