Kentucky Derby

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The 140th Kentucky Derby took place Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

California Chrome was the winner of the biggest horse race of the year. California Chrome and his jockey, Victor Espinoza, beat the field by 1 3/4 lengths. Saturday was this horse's fifth consecutive win.

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The horse Commanding Curve was second and Danza, which was named after Tony Danza, the actor, was third.

The next race of the Triple Crown is The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Couse in Baltimore, Maryland on May 17.

Dylan Buell

I usually try to watch the Kentucky Derby and the rest of the Triple Crown races. I do know that the fastest horse wins, just like in running. But I don't know too much about horse racing betting. My husband has explained odds to me so many times. I can never seem to remember how it works. But, I'm more of a showjumping fan. That is very easy to follow.

I did watch the first season of     Horseplayers on the Esquire Channel this year. Horseplayers is about professional horse race handicapping. As soon as they put down their bets and wagers, they lose me. I don't know the lingo. I really hope all of the guys were at the Derby and it was recorded for a future show. They are a fun group and I enjoy watching them spend money and lose it too.