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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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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) 2^nd Tejano Twist (4 points) 3^rd Surfer Dude (2 points) 4^th Kevin’s Folly (1 point)	Fair Grounds	26-Dec-21	10-4-2-1
Smarty Jones S. 1^st Dash Attack (10 points) 2^nd Barber Road (4 points) 3^rd Ignitis (2 points) 4^th Kavod (1 point)	Oaklawn Park	1-Jan-22	10-4-2-1
Jerome S. 1^st Courvoisier (10 points) 2^nd Smarten Up (4 points) 3^rd Cooke Creek (2 points) 4^th Unbridled Bomber (1 point)	Aqueduct	1-Jan-22	10-4-2-1
Sham S. 1^st N/A Points vacated (0 points) 2^nd N/A Points vacated (0 points) 3^rd Oviatt Class (2 points) 4^th Mackinnon (1 point)	Santa Anita Park	1-Jan-22	10-4-2-1
Lecomte 1^st Call Me Midnight (10 points) 2^nd Epicenter (4 points) 3^rd Pappacap (2 points) 4^th Trafalgar (1 point)	Fair Grounds	22-Jan-22	10-4-2-1
Southwest 1^st N/A Points vacated (0 points) 2^nd Barber Road (4 points) 3^rd Ben Diesel (2 points) 4^th Kavod (1 point)	Oaklawn Park	29-Jan-22	10-4-2-1
Holy Bull 1^st White Abarrio (10 points) 2^nd Simplification (4 points) 3^rd Mo Donegal (2 points) 4^th Galt (1 point)	Gulfstream Park	5-Feb-22	10-4-2-1
Withers 1^st Early Voting (10 points) 2^nd Un Ojo (4 points) 3^rd Gilded Age (2 points) 4^th Grantham (1 point)	Aqueduct	5-Feb-22	10-4-2-1
Robert B. Lewis 1^st N/A points vacated (0 points) 2^nd Cabo Spirit (4 points) 3^rd N/A points vacated (0 points) 4^th Sir London (1 point)	Santa Anita Park	6-Feb-22	10-4-2-1
Sam F. Davis 1^st Classic Causeway (10 points) 2^nd Shipsational (4 points) 3^rd Volcanic (2 points) 4^th Strike Hard (1 point)	Tampa Bay Downs	12-Feb-22	10-4-2-1
El Camino Real Derby 1^st N/A points vacated (0 points) 2^nd Mackinnon (4 points) 3^rd Del Mo (2 points) 4^th II Bellator (1 point)	Golden Gate Fields	12-Feb-22	10-4-2-1
Risen Star 1^st Epicenter (50 points) 2^nd Smile Happy (20 points) 3^rd Zandon (10 points) 4^th Pioneer of Medina (5 points)	Fair Grounds	19-Feb-22	50-20-10-5
Hyacinth 1^st Combustion (30 points) 2^nd Geraldo Barrows (12 points) 3^rd Sea Vixen (6 points) 4^th El Paso (3 points)	Tokyo Racecourse	20-Feb-22	30-12-6-3
Rebel 1^st Un Ojo (50 points) 2^nd Ethereal Road (20 points) 3^rd Barber Road (10 points) 4^th Kavod (5 points)	Oaklawn Park	26-Feb-22	50-20-10-5
RTKYD Condition S. 1^st Blue Trail (20 points) 2^nd Harrow (8 points) 3^rd Find (4 points) 4^th Havana Goldrush (2 points)	Kempton Park (UK)	2-Mar-22	20-8-4-2
Patton (listed) S. 1^st Juncture (20 points) 2^nd Morning Soldier (8 points) 3^rd Sister Bridget (4 points) 4^th In Ecstasy (2 points)	Dundalk	4-Mar-22	20-8-4-2
John Battaglia Memorial 1^st Tis the Bomb (10 points) 2^nd Stolen Base (4 points) 3^rd Grael (2 points) 4^th Rich Strike (1 point)	Turfway Park	5-Mar-22	10-4-2-1
Fountain of Youth 1^st Simplification (50 points) 2^nd In Due Time (20 points) 3^rd O Captain (10 points) 4^th Emmanuel (5 points)	Gulfstream Park	5-Mar-22	50-20-10-5
Gotham 1^st Morello (50 points) 2^nd Dean’s List (20 points) 3^rd Golden Code (10 points) 4^th Life Is Great (5 points)	Aqueduct	5-Mar-22	50-20-10-5
San Felipe 1^st Forbidden Kingdom (50 points) 2^nd N/A points vacated (0 points) 3^rd Happy Jack (10 points) 4^th Beautiful Art (5 points)	Santa Anita Park	5-Mar-22	50-20-10-5
Tampa Bay Derby 1^st Classic Causeway (50 points) 2^nd Grantham (20 points) 3^rd Shipsational (10 points) 4^th Golden Glider (5 points)	Tampa Bay Downs	12-Mar-22	50-20-10-5
UAE Derby 1^st Crown Pride (100 points) 2^nd Summer Is Tomorrow (40 points) 3^rd Island Falcon (20 points) 4^th Bendoog (10 points)	Meydan Racecourse	26-Mar-22	100-40-20-10
Louisiana Derby 1^st Epicenter (100 points) 2^nd Zozos (40 points) 3^rd Pioneer of Medina (20 points) 4^th Rattle N Roll (10 points)	Fair Grounds	26-Mar-22	100-40-20-10
~~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 Slow Down Andy (50 points) 2^nd Bye Bye Bobby (20 points) 3^rd Pepper Spray (10 points) 4^th Flower Blue (5 points)	Sunland Park	27-Mar-22	50-20-10-5
Cardinal Condition S. 1^st Dark Moon Rising (30 points) 2^nd Harrow (12 points) 3^rd Find (6 points) 4^th Blue Trail (3 points)	Chelmsford City	31-Mar-22	30-12-6-3
Florida Derby 1^st White Abarrio (100 points) 2^nd Charge It (40 points) 3^rd Simplification (20 points) 4^th Pappacap (10 points)	Gulfstream Park	2-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Arkansas Derby 1^st Cyberknife (100 points) 2^nd Barber Road (40 points) 3^rd Secret Oath (20 points) 4^th Doppelganger (10 points)	Oaklawn Park	2-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Jeff Ruby S. 1^st Tis the Bomb (100 points) 2^nd Tawny Port (40 points) 3rd Rich Strike (20 points) 4^th Dowagiac Chief (10 points)	Turfway Park	2-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Wood Memorial 1^st Mo Donegal (100 points) 2^nd Early Voting (40 points) 3rd Skippylongstocking (20 points) 4^th A. P.’s Secret (10 points)	Aqueduct	9-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Blue Grass 1^st Zandon (100 points) 2^nd Smile Happy (40 points) 3rd Emmanuel (20 points) 4^th Golden Glider (10 points)	Keeneland	9-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Santa Anita Derby 1^st Taibia (100 points) 2^nd Messier (40 points) 3rd Happy Jack (20 points) 4^th Armagnac (10 points)	Santa Anita Park	9-Apr-22	100-40-20-10
Lexington 1^st Tawny Port (20 points) 2^nd Major General (8 points) 3rd In Due Time (4 points) 4^th 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

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 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