Tim Steadman turned a series of win-place bets on GI Kentucky Derby prep races into a $10,000 win bet on the Run for the Roses itself. Steadman, 39, picked three winners from six races during the final round of the Kentucky Derby Dream Bet, including Irap (Tiznow) at odds of 31-to-1 in the GI Blue Grass S.
“I'll see how they're training and read all the reports on the TwinSpires blog and go from there,” Steadman said. “It's a really interesting year because it does seem so wide open. I'll probably have a lot of sleepless nights. My daughter Maisy watches races with me and always cheers for #3, so that might make my decision easier. I'll be saying 'come on 8!' and she'll say, 'no, dad, 3!'”
In addition to a $10,000 win bet on this year's Kentucky Derby, Steadman wins an all-expenses paid trip to Louisville to make the bet live at Churchill Downs. The prize package also includes tickets to the Kentucky Oaks and VIP experiences such as Thurby in The Mansion and stable area tours. Steadman qualified for the Dream Bet through the TwinSpires wagering platform. 24 additional TwinSpires players have qualified for the Kentucky Derby Betting Championship, a $12,000 live money handicapping tournament on Derby and Oaks days.
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