Derby $0.50 Super Payoffs

[thunderbolt]

I love playing the super in the derby, as there always are late-running bombs coming into the top 4 when initial contenders ease up in the stretch to fight another day. Commanding Curve behind Chrome in 2014 is the poster boy for that!  This year looks prime for a huge payout with no clear leader in the field. It does take some $ to play a lot of combos so I lean to the $0.50 supers, with the mix of contenders and late running clunkers. Here are payoffs over the last few years for $0.50 supers, some nice ones!

2018 $9,800

2017 $37,500

2016 $270

2015 $317

2014 $3,845

2013 $14,250

2012 $24,000

2011 $12,000

2010 $50,500

2009 $139,250

2008 $14,680

2007 $7,250

[grommet]

Churchill makes the minimum $1 on the Oaks Day / Derby Day superfectas, right?

[Badactor]

Hi grommet... looking forward to this year's "Kentucky Derby Name Analysis!"

[UpInClass]

NOTE:

Trifecta and Superfecta wagering on all races that qualify under Kentucky statutes.

Daily Double and Super High-5 wagers are $1 minimum straight bets.
On Oaks Day and Derby Day the Superfecta is a $1.00 minimum wager.
Trifecta, Pick-3, Pick-4 and Pick-5 wagers are $.50 minimum straight bets.
The Single-6 is a $.20 minimum wager.
The Exacta is a $2.00 minimum straight bet with $1.00 boxes and wheels.
The special Oaks Day/Derby Day Pick-6 is a $2.00 minimum wager
and will be a separate event from the regular Oaks Day card.

www.churchilldowns.com/racing-wagering/toteboard/post-times

[thunderbolt]

Hey Grommet,

Thanks for the heads up & time to sell some real estate to get enough $$ that will fund a well structured ticket! I still believe the super payoffs are worth a flyer. Good luck!

T-Bolt

[damascus]

You are exactly right Thunderbolt.  Last year was my first venture into the Derby super wager which i otherwise enjoy throughout the year at the typical .10 minimum. 

By going all in on Justify for the win and going 5 horses, 9 horses, and 11 horses in the 2d 3d and 4th slots i was able to cash the super for a $360 total wager.  The luck was getting Instilled Regard home at 85-1 for fourth.

But considering the super included the favorite and maybe the 3d and 4th faves as well i thought it an unbelievable payout. 

Biggest score i ever had.  So i am definitely back for another shot this year.

Dam

[thunderbolt]

Hey Dam,

Nice hit last year! Sadly, just picking one horse to win will be much more challenging this year, so the "investment" to cover a reasonable outcome is going to be expensive. But, it will be a shocker if the super doesn't pay well over last year's $19,600!

Right now I am thinking a single needs to be found and placed in at least 1,2 &3 place, maybe 4th as well, and surrounded by the inevitable mix of contenders & closing bombs. My first inclination is Tacitus.

Good luck!

T-Bolt