The Derby Tickets

The shocking upset by Mine that Bird made for a truly remarkeable finish to a great Kentucky Derby Weekend.  The prior year Big Brown thrilled local fans and supporters to a grand race that was marked by throngs of screaming fans. 

eSeats.com has already updated our website to reflect the new opportunities for tickets to the 2010 Kentucky Derby.  The earlier you book tickets you’ll find better locations and generally better prices  To view our selection of 2010 Kentucky Derby Tickets, Click HERE.   The 136th Running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on May 1st 2010. 

In addition to tickets to the Kentucky Derby, eSeats.com can advise you on tickets and hospitality events for the entire weekend.  We even can help you with parking passes and party passes for the various annual events which take place during the Kentucky Derby Weekend.

Call eSeats.com today at 800-660-6031 to speak with a Kentucky Derby Specialist today!

Kentucky Derby Tickets for 2009’s race are available  now.  Tickets are available for all categories of seating including lower level 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor grandstand seats, all clubhouse level seats and a host of different hospitality.  New this year is our Kentucky Derby Museum Hospitality which includes the much heralded display of historical and educational exhibits.  Given that the Kentucky Derby Museum is closed during the Derby weekend, having access to the Derby is a real treat. 
Last year’s Kentucky Derby proved to be one of the most exciting events in recent horse racing memory.  The largest hometown crowd came to cheer on Big Brown as he began his chase for the Triple Crown.  Fans were not to be dissapointed as Big Brown raced to a huge victory in the 134th Running of the Kentucky Derby.

What’s new for this year?  Firstly, our preferred ticket agency for Kentucky Derby tickets is eSeats.com.  eSeats.com has a staff of experienced horse racing enthousiastes who can help you select the right tickets for your party.  We have hands on experience with the Kentucky Derby and have helped over 1000 customers over the last eight years make their way to Louisville to watch the Kentucky Oaks and Derby Races.

If you have any questions or would just like to chat with our agents, feel free to call 800-660-6031 or visit our special Kentucky Derby Weekend page located by clicking here.

Big Brown will put his phenomenal speed to the test on June 7th at the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes.  At stake is more than just another triple crown race, but the Triple Crown itself. 

The amazing thing about Big Brown stems from all the reasons why this young horse is Not supposed to be winning these big races.  But don’t tell Big Brown that, as his confidence seems to be building from race to race.  This will be the only year that Big Brown has a chance to take the Triple Crown, as the International Equine Acquisitions Holdings Inc. announced yesterday that Big Brown will stand at stud at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky., when his racing career is over.

Tickets for the Belmont Stake have been moving quickly since Big Brown captured the Preakness Stake.  To view available tickets feel free to browse our available inventory of Belmont Stakes tickets and who knows, maybe you’ll be there live to see Big Brown make history!

By Mansi Aggarwal:

Horse racing is perhaps one of the most common and attractive wagering game. Every country that permits horse racing earns huge revenue through it. However, not every one is aware that a horse race has more to it than four legged animals and bets. For example, how many if us know about the evolution of horse racing, or where the first race was run, or the various horse breeds other than those that run in the famous Kentucky Derby? Horse racing has various connected activities that help us to witness and bet on the final race.

The game emerged in United States of America when it was a mere colony. The first official race track in North America was a grassy pasture in Long Island. This was the privileged track where Bulle Rock, the most popular horse of the eighteenth century, ran it’s race. In fact the Jockey Club, one of the most famous institutions today, came into existence way back in 1750. Eventually racing
spread westwards with more families migrating to newer areas. However, racing was not always as strong as it is now. It has to face the brunt of some fierce legislations and wars. The first Kentucky Derby was organized after the Civil war and was a success. At present the most prestigious American races include Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes.

The most famous racing horse of all times would always be the Seabiscuit. The horse fascinated the Americans so much that it has inspired a novel and a movie, as well. Seabiscuit was discovered in 1934, and won its first races in 1937. This legendary horse attained such popularity that death threats were made against him. One such plot was unearthed and made headlines.

The most famous breed of horse is the thoroughbred. The ancestors of this horse were bred in Europe from Arab and Turk sires. These were then imported from England, in 1700’s, and have multiplied since then. This horse has a capacity to carry heavy weights and gallop steadily for long distances. Owing to these characteristics, this royal horse is perfect for racing tracks.

Another breed is the Quarter horse. The quarter horse can sprint well over small distances and are known for their ‘cow sense’. Though they are used in races as well, they are primarily bred for ranches and herding cattle. Thoroughbreds are sometimes used to improve the racing capabilities of this breed.

The speed and adventure in these races make accidents quite common in horse racing. The lack of distances between the competitors endangers both the horse and its jockey. Slipping of the horse can be fatal for the jockey as he might get crushed by the other horses. Any mishap can be dangerous for the audience as well, as the horse might get a scare and choose to run away from the tracks.

The most common event in horse races is betting. The adventure and uncertainty of the game attracts various bettors. However, the bettors need to be aware players. Knowing the personal, medical, and racing history of the horse can help in placing the odds. Other factors can be the jockey and the prevalent weather conditions.

Horseracing is a phenomenon that involves various activities. The information about the various related arenas helps to be informed participants and not just passive on lookers.

To view more stories about Horse Racing, please visit TheDerbyTickets.com or our Horse Racing Tickets Page located here: http://www.eseats.com/sports_tickets/horse_racing.html 

Here is a decent overview of the different types of horse races.

ALLOWANCE RACE:   A race where weights and eligibility to enter are determined by conditions set by the racing secretary.

BABY RACE:   A race for 2-year-olds.

CLAIMING RACE:   A race where horses are entered for a specified price and can be claimed (purchased) from the race for that price. Claimers are horses who generally run only in claiming races.

CLASSIC:   A race for three-year-olds, such as a Derby or Oaks, that has a long standing tradition behind it. The American classics are the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

CONDITIONED RACE:   Eligibility to enter is determined by a set of conditions such as age, sex, races won, etc.

DERBY:   A stakes race for three-year-old colts.

DISTAFF RACE:   A race for fillies, mares, or both.

GRADED RACE:   The most important or prestigious races in North America are assigned grades (I, II, or III) based on the quality of previous winners and the race’s influence on other races or championships.

GROUP RACE:   European equivalent to North American graded races.

HANDICAP:   Race where the racing sectretary or track handicapper assigns the weights to be carried.

INVITATIONAL:   A stakes race open only to horses who are invited to enter. Generally no entry fee is charged.

MAIDEN RACE:   Horses who have not yet won a race are referred to as maidens, hence a race for non winners.

OAKS:   A stakes race for 3-year-old fillies.

OVERNIGHT RACE:   A race where entries close a specific number of hours before running (such as 48 hours), as opposed to a stakes race where nominations close far in advance.

ROUTE RACE:   A race run at a mile or longer, generally around two turns.

SCALE OF WEIGHTS:   Fixed weights to be carried by horses in a race according to age, distance, sex, and time of year.

SPRINT RACE:   A race run at less than a mile, generally with only one turn.

STAKE:   A race for which an owner must pay an entry fee to run his horse. The fees can be for nominating, maintaining eligibility, entering and starting, and are generally added to the amount put up by the track to make up the total purse.