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Kentucky Derby Ratings are huge. 21.8 million viewers.

Posted on 5/5/25 at 6:47 am
Posted by WildcatMike
Lexington, KY
Member since Dec 2005
43753 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 6:47 am


Had Sovereignty straight across the board and won $204.76 on the bet!
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
11089 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:32 am to
Mostly due to return of Bob Baffert. He is the Event whether people like it or not.
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
66959 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:33 am to
I think gambling availability helps, too.
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
38622 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:34 am to
Legalized gambling bailed out the big TV networks. Second order effects
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175901 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:38 am to
Social media bitches have made the derby explode in popularity recently. It used to be seedy and horse racing as a whole was declining in popularity. But now it’s a social status thing.
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
66959 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:42 am to
I wish my life was making Tik Tok videos all day.

LINK
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
7093 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:48 am to
You actually believe that? He has no chance with his string in Kentucky where actual horsemen train. Its different now. He can't get away with juicing like he does in California. Notice his numbers in the last 3 years outside California (excluding CD due to his suspension). Its over for him and he knows it.
Posted by ronricks
Member since Mar 2021
11089 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:50 am to


There wasn't a horse in that race on Saturday that hasn't been 'juicing' at some point in its life. Its a dirty sport full of shady people. Its no different than track and field. Baffert brings eyeballs that's just reality.
Posted by Horsemeat
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:55 am to
quote:

Social media bitches have made the derby explode in popularity recently. It used to be seedy and horse racing as a whole was declining in popularity. But now it’s a social status thing.
Sad but true - you see it even at local racetracks now. The bigger races draw out the attention hoes treating it like a fashion show.
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
41517 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 9:10 am to
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I wish my life was making Tik Tok videos all day.


There is no life more privileged in America than that of a hot young woman.
Posted by GeauxHouston
Midland, Texas
Member since Nov 2013
5030 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 9:36 am to
This and the Masters are two events with great traditions that make them super unique. Feel like they have been gaining popularity due to that.
Posted by slidingstop
Member since Jan 2025
1734 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 10:09 am to
quote:

Mostly due to return of Bob Baffert. He is the Event whether people like it or not.



you really believe this or are you just trolling Aspy?
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
27961 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 10:24 am to
I'm still trying to find out what a $5.00 exacta paid.

Can I assume you multiply the $2.00 exacta by 2.5 ?

$48.32 X 2.5 $120.80 ?

My wheel ticket cost $60.00 (120.80 - 60.00) so I won $60.80
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
117051 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 10:59 am to
Mostly due to the tik tok star having a horse.

Baffert really did run oh so well in the derby. Jock should get days for the Bayern reboot gate ride he was instructed to do. Baffert is a true piece of shite human being.
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
117051 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:01 am to
He’s just trolling aspy, but I’m happy to play my part. One day, Bob…

Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
117051 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:02 am to
I forgot what your qualifications are..

Been on the backside much?
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
I'm your huckleberry
Member since Apr 2008
40826 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:04 am to
quote:

Mostly due to return of Bob Baffert. He is the Event whether people like it or not.


Gtfo
Posted by grizzlylongcut
Member since Sep 2021
14487 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:12 am to
quote:

Social media bitches have made the derby explode in popularity recently. It used to be seedy and horse racing as a whole was declining in popularity. But now it’s a social status thing.


Looks like they’re doing the same shite at the masters too
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175901 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:13 am to
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Looks like they’re doing the same shite at the masters too


Yep. Someone in here mentioned the Masters, but for the wrong reason.
Posted by ChestRockwell
In the heart of horse country
Member since Jul 2021
7093 posts
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:20 am to
Jesus you're dumb.
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