How do I host a Kentucky Derby bet Party?

Asked by: Andrew Stovall

How to Host a Kentucky Derby Betting Party

1. Ask guests to dress up for your Derby betting party. …
2. Design a menu featuring traditional Kentucky dishes. …
3. Serve cocktails for adult guests. …
4. Ask each guest to draw a horse’s name out of a hat and contribute $1 for a friendly wagering game.

How do I place a bet on the Kentucky Derby house party?

If you live in one of the many states that allows advance deposit wagering (ADW), you’re in luck—you can place bets online and await the results from home. A popular option is TwinSpires.com, the official wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby.

How do you bet on horse races with friends?

The concept is actually pretty simple. You approach your friends about taking a small slice of their Derby day betting bankroll and putting it into a pot that will be wagered on behalf of the entire group with the winnings divided evenly.

What do you serve at a Kentucky Derby party?

The Tastiest Food to Serve at Your Kentucky Derby Party

• Hot Browns. mphillips007Getty Images. …
• Pimento Cheese. bhofack2Getty Images. …
• Bourbon Balls. Nicola TreeGetty Images. …
• Deviled Eggs. DariiaBelkinaGetty Images. …
• Benedictine. MarianVejcikGetty Images. …
• Biscuits. rudisillGetty Images. …
• Beer Cheese. PeteerSGetty Images. …
• Fried Chicken.

How do you bet on horses at Derby party?

Ask each guest to draw a horse’s name out of a hat and contribute $1 for a friendly wagering game. Write every horse’s name and starting position on a piece of poster board and write the guests’ names next to the horse they drew. After the race, the winner gets to take home the pot.

How much does a $2 Win Place Show bet cost?

Win/Place or Place/Show: Simply a combination of win & place or place & show. There are two combinations, so a $2 bet would cost $4 in total.

What is a typical Kentucky Derby meal?

Hot Brown Sandwiches are as popular in Kentucky as The Derby. Some recipes stack both turkey and ham, although we prefer it without ham. Paired with a side salad, this sandwich makes a hearty meal.

What is the most popular food at the Kentucky Derby?

The Best Food at the Kentucky Derby

• Derby Sundae. Consider this a Derby-style twist on a classic ice cream sundae. …
• Cracklins’ with Pimento Cheese. …
• Loaded Kentucky Nachos. …
• Kentucky Burgoo. …
• Benedictine. …
• Old Forester Mint Julep. …
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. …
• Chicken Tenders and Fries.

What are some Kentucky Derby traditions?

Among the long-standing Derby traditions are the drinking of mint juleps (an iced cocktail consisting of bourbon, mint, and sugar), the wearing of ornate hats by female spectators, and the raucous partying that takes place in the track’s infield.

What are five Kentucky Derby traditions?

Derby Traditions

• Garland of Roses.
• The Twin Spires.
• “My Old Kentucky Home”
• Kentucky Oaks.
• Mint Julep.
• Hats.
• Celebrities.
• Trophy & Winner’s Circle.

What is the price of a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby?

Woodford Reserve unveils Kentucky Derby 148’s $1,000 mint julep for charity.