In a move that marks the first partnership of its kind and less than a week after unveiling its newest online horse racing software, Bodog.com announced that it has signed an exclusive contract to sponsor Brother Derek, the current favorite for the 132nd running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
Bodog.com?s brand will be visible to thousands of spectators during Derby weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Bodog.com will be holding onsite events and will present a $25,000 check to Brother Derek?s trainer, Dan Hendricks, in support of a charity to be named by Hendricks. For Hendricks, who has saddled winners of nearly 70 stakes, Brother Derek is his first Kentucky Derby starter. Hendricks said the sponsorship agreement with Bodog.com is good for the sport.
As part of the sponsorship deal, the Brother Derek team members will wear Bodog.com gear during all media events, including television interviews and photo shoots. In addition, Brother Derek will be wearing a Bodog.com-branded blanket during Derby media events. The Brother Derek racing team is comprised of owner Cecil Peacock, trainer Dan Hendricks and jockey Alex Solis, and is managed by Florida-based Elite Consulting.
Brother Derek is the 3/1 favorite heading into the Derby and leads the field in graded stakes earnings with almost $1.1 million. Nineteen other thoroughbreds will challenge Brother Derek in his bid to become the first California-bred to win the Kentucky Derby since 1962.
Here are the top 3 Derby favorites:
Brother Derek - Post Position 18
Current Betting Odds - 3/1
Lawyer Ron - Post Position 17
Current Betting Odds - 17/4
Barbaro - Post Position 8
Current Betting Odds - 5/1
Think you've got the top contenders pegged? Check out Bodog's Kentucky Derby odds and place a wager!
Bodog.com?s brand will be visible to thousands of spectators during Derby weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Bodog.com will be holding onsite events and will present a $25,000 check to Brother Derek?s trainer, Dan Hendricks, in support of a charity to be named by Hendricks. For Hendricks, who has saddled winners of nearly 70 stakes, Brother Derek is his first Kentucky Derby starter. Hendricks said the sponsorship agreement with Bodog.com is good for the sport.
As part of the sponsorship deal, the Brother Derek team members will wear Bodog.com gear during all media events, including television interviews and photo shoots. In addition, Brother Derek will be wearing a Bodog.com-branded blanket during Derby media events. The Brother Derek racing team is comprised of owner Cecil Peacock, trainer Dan Hendricks and jockey Alex Solis, and is managed by Florida-based Elite Consulting.
Brother Derek is the 3/1 favorite heading into the Derby and leads the field in graded stakes earnings with almost $1.1 million. Nineteen other thoroughbreds will challenge Brother Derek in his bid to become the first California-bred to win the Kentucky Derby since 1962.
Here are the top 3 Derby favorites:
Brother Derek - Post Position 18
Current Betting Odds - 3/1
Lawyer Ron - Post Position 17
Current Betting Odds - 17/4
Barbaro - Post Position 8
Current Betting Odds - 5/1
Think you've got the top contenders pegged? Check out Bodog's Kentucky Derby odds and place a wager!
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