Kentucky Derby 2012 Final Results: I'll Have Another Finishes As Head Of Pack

After a late surge, I'll Have Another managed to dramatically battle it's way to the front of the pack in order to win the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. After heavily favored Bodemeister led the race for the majority of the run, I'll Have Another made a late surge in the final 300 yards to pull ahead for good.

Here is how the rest of the pack finished out:

1. I'll Have Another

2. Bodemeister

3. Dullahan

4. Went The Day Well

5. Creative Cause

6. Liason

7. Union Rags

8. Rousing Sermon

9. Hansen

10. Daddy Knows Best

11. Optimizer

12. Alpha

13. El Padrino

14. Done Talking

15. Sabercat

16. Gemologist

17. Trinniberg

18. Prospective

19. Take Charge Indy

20. Prospective

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Kentucky Derby 2012 Payouts: I'll Have Another Wins Big

When I'll Have Another won the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, the earnings that came with it were just as exciting as the race itself. With heavy favorites Union Rags and the eventual runner-up Bodemeister, drawing much of the attention, I'll Have Another flew under the radar as a potential winner. However, playing the role of cinderella fit I'll Have Another like a glove and the horse walked away with the first leg of the triple-crown.

The 19th positioned, I'll Have Another was favored at 12-1 odds. Here's how the win paid out:

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2012 Kentucky Derby Winner: I'll Have Another Wins Derby, Florida-Based Trinniberg Battles Odds

I'll Have Another has won the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. Coming into the race favored at 12-1 odds, I'll Have Another managed to battle up from the 19th starting position to beat out heavy favorite, Bodemeister in the final 300 yards of the race.

Prior to I'll Have Another's dramatic come from behind, Bodemeister was sprinting head-to-head with Trinniberg for the majority of the race. With the favorites being Bodemesiter at 6-1 odds and Union Rags at 9-2 odds, few pointed to I'll Have Another as a possible winner.

Despite being a 50-1 odds favorite, Florida-based Trinniberg came close to winning the race. Going head-to-head with Bodemeister sitting in the second position for much of the race, the horse appeared as though it could turn the corner and sprint it's way to a win. Unfortunately, that wasn't that case and I'll Have Another had the opportunity to play the role of underdog.

Here's how the race played out:

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2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Latest Update On Live Odds

With the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby less than an hour away, here are the most recent live odds. Union Rags is still the favorite with a 5-1 odds followed by Bodemeister with a 6-1 odds.

The pool total is now at $24,831,353.84; the following horses are listed in relation to their pole position:

1. Daddy Long Legs; Morning line: 30-1, Current Odds: 23-1

2. Optimizer; Morning line: 50-1, Current odds: 36-1

3. Take Charge Indy; Morning line: 15-1, Current Odds: 10-1

4. Union Rags; Morning Line: 9-2, Current Odds: 5-1

5. Dullhan; Morning Line: 8-1, Current Odds: 11-1

6. Bodemeister; Morning Line: 4-1, Current Odds: 6-1

7. Rousing Sermon; Morning Line: 50-1, Current Odds: 36-1

8. Creative Cause; Morning Line: 12-1, Current Odds: 11-1

9. Trinniberg; Morning Line: 50-1, Current Odds: 40-1

10. Daddy Nose Best; Morning Line: 15-1, Current Odds: 12-1

11. Alpha; Morning Line: 15-1 , Current Odds: 20-1

12. Prospective; Morning Line: 30-1, Current Odds: 55-1

13. Went The Day Well; Morning Line: 20-1, Current Odds: 27-1

14. Hansen; Morning Line:10-1, Current odds: 13-1

15. Gemologist; Morning Line: 6-1, Current Odds: 8-1

16. El Padrino; Morning Line: 20-1, Current Odds: 26-1

17. Done Talking; Morning Line: 50-1, Current Odds: 33-1

18. Sabercat; Morning Line: 30-1, Current Odds: 33-1

19. I'll Have Another; Morning Line: 12-1, Current odds, 13-1

20. Liaison, Morning Line: 50-1, Current odds: 51-1

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Kentucky Derby 2012 Streaming: Watch Today's Race Live Online

The 138th Annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs gets underway this afternoon and if you aren't fortunate enough to watch the race live in person or somehow unable to get in front of a TV and watch the action as it unfolds, never fear. SBNation has you covered.

More: Latest Derby odds.

The Kentucky Derby live stream will be presented online by NBC Sports, in addition to their televised coverage. That coverage is scheduled to begin at 4PM EST on NBC, with the official post time for the race scheduled for approximately 6:24PM EST. At this time all of the contender will be lined up and ready to go out of the gates.

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Bad Weather Cancels Morning Training

After a night of heavy rain and thunderstorms, Churchill Downs track superintendent Butch Lehr cancelled this morning's scheduled training and it's 13-race card.

The Huffington Post has the story on this morning's cancellations and how the weather could potentially affect today's race:

Butch Lehr (LEE'-ehr) made the decision early in the morning as crowds began to line up outside the historic Louisville track. Saturday is the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.

The main track, which is dirt, was labeled sloppy at 8 a.m. EDT. The Derby will be run at 6:24 p.m. EDT, with the National Weather Service calling for mostly cloudy skies, a high near 85 and a 50 percent chance of pop-up rain.

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Post Time, TV Schedule, Video And More

Trinniberg still a longshot to win the 138th annual Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs

2012 Kentucky Derby Odds: Trinniberg Still A Longshot, Union Rags Favorite

The 138th annual Kentucky Derby is set for this afternoon at 5 ET and according to CBS.com this morning, Union Rags is now the favorite to win. Here's the quote:

A random selection of horse racing experts picked the No. 2 horse in the Kentucky Derby's morning line (9-2 odds) to win the first leg of the Triple Crown, but the Run for the Roses is anything but predictable

Bodemeister was the favorite when the post positions were unveiled earlier in the week, but he has since fallen out of the top 3 according to the general consensus of CBS's experts. Florida based based horse Trinniberg is still at 50-1 odds to win this afternoon's race. For the most updated odds on this afternoon's race, check out KentuckyDerby.com.

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Kentucky Derby 2012 Betting Guide: How To Bet On The Horses

Ever wanted to bet on the horses in the Kentucky Derby but don't know how? Have no fear, as Matt Gardner of SB Nation has compiled a betting guide to get you started.

It is completely legal to bet on horse racing over the internet, although you will want to be careful of who you leave your money with. Some trusted sites include TwinSpires.com, TVG.com and ExpressBet.com.

Now that you have a place to bet, it's time to make one. There are three basic bets you can make on the race listed below.

WIN: A bet on a horse to win (if you don't know this you probably shouldn't be betting)
PLACE: A bet on a horse to finish either 1^st or 2^nd.
SHOW: A bet on a horse to finish 1st, 2^nd or 3^rd.

There are also more complex bets that stretch across multiple races that are explained in Gardner's article linked above.

Now it's time to pick a horse. Ever wonder what those numbers mean next to a horse's name? Those are the odds of the horse's chance of winning and the payout if they do. Here is an explanation.

To figure you how much you'll get paid if you hit your win bet, simply divide the numerator of the odds by the denominator, multiply that number by the amount bet, and then add the amount bet.

For example, if you took Florida-based horse Trinniberg to win at his current odds of 50-1 with a $2 bet...

50 x 2 + 2 = $102

Place and Show payouts are more difficult to calculate since tracks don't display the odds on those bets. Usually, they pay less than half what the winning odds play (unless the horse is a huge longshot and the favorite doesn't finish in the top three).

Now that you've read this guide, you are now on your way to becoming a savvy horse racing gambler!

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2012 Kentucky Oaks: Event Under Delay Due To Severe Weather

The 2012 Kentucky Oaks are currently under a delay for approaching severe weather. The infield and grandstands are being evacuated, as the storm is expected to have high winds. Brad Panovich, a meteorologist at WCNC-TV shared a picture of the radar, and it doesn't look good at Churchill Downs.

The Oaks will try to be completed tonight, although the track conditions are expected to get very sloppy as a result of the rain that the system is bringing with it. The weather forecast for tomorrow's Kentucky Derby is expected to be the same, with a 40 percent chance of strong thunderstorms hitting Churchill Downs during the afternoon.

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2012 Kentucky Derby: Jockey Robby Albarado Arrested On Assault, Replaced For Kentucky Oaks

Jockey Robby Albarado, who has participated in eight Kentucky Derby races, was arrested for assualt on Friday according to Barbara Borden, the Acting Chief State Seward.

BREAKING: Jockey Robby Albarado arrested, according to Acting Chief State Steward Barbara Borden. He's off today's mounts. #KyOaks

— Gregory Hall (@gregoryahall) May 4, 2012

Albarado had been expected to mount Hard Not To Like in the Kentucky Oaks race, the fillies-only version of the Kentucky Derby. Because of this arrest, he will not participate in the Oaks

While he does not currently have a mount for the Kentucky Derby, there is always the possibility that a horse could wind up open on Derby day and he could ride then. However this assault charge could torpedo those plans.

The Derby is scheduled for a post time of 6:24 p.m. from Churchill Downs in Lexington, Ky. There will be massive TV coverage on NBC Sports Network prior to the running and NBC will have the broadcast of the race.

2012 Kentucky Derby Video: How To Make The Perfect Mint Julep

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most unique sporting events in the World, and part of that mystique is the drink that is synonymous with it, the Mint Julep. The guys at SB Nation's Youtube page are down in Kentucky and they have the recipe for the perfect julep. Check it out.

For those of you at work who might not be able to watch the video right away but still want that delicious knowledge, let me give you the crucials.

• The first step is probably the most difficult, you need a special julep cup. It's like a normal cup, except metal, and therefore more special.
• Pare off some mint leaves and throw them in the bottom of the cup. Go ahead, just throw them in there.
• Use a little bit of simple syrup. Bartender Ashley just uses the small side of a shot pourer. Granulated sugar is also acceptable.
• Grab a big muddler and mash that ish up! If you don't have a pestal, it looks like you can just use a mini bat.
• Add some crushed ice, making sure it's crushed ice and not cubed. As we all know, cubed is the least dignified of the ice forms.
• Add a shot of whiskey, stir it around.
• Enjoy.

2012 Kentucky Derby: Florida-Based Trinniberg 50-1 Longshot, Bodemeister And Union Rags Current Favorites After Post Draw

The current odds are out for the 138th Kentucky Derby. Where do they stand two days prior to the running of 'The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports'?