Giddy Up! It's Time For The Kentucky Derby
Can you imagine if your life peaked at age three?
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Are you ready for the fastest two minutes in sports? The Kentucky Derby is happening on Saturday, May 6, and it's one of the best events for horse racing fans and betting enthusiasts alike. Even if you don't typically follow sports, the Kentucky Derby is the perfect event for you – you only have to watch two minutes of horses once a year.
The Kentucky Derby is the first race of the Triple Crown, the three biggest races of the year for the horse racing community. The other two races are the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont. Winning all three races is the ultimate goal for trainers and jockeys, and only 13 horses have ever accomplished this feat in the long history of the Triple Crown.
The pressure is high at the Kentucky Derby, where only three-year-old horses are allowed to run. This means they only have one shot to make a name for themselves and potentially become Triple Crown winners.
If you plan to watch the Kentucky Derby, you might want to consider betting on your favorite horse. Betting on horses is a little different from betting on other sports since there are many options. However, the most popular bet is a win bet, where you bet on which horse will win the race. Another option is a place bet, where you bet on a horse to come in first or second, and a show bet, where you bet on a horse to come in first, second, or third.
As of this recording, Forte is the betting favorite for the Kentucky Derby, but remember that the favorite hasn't won since 2018. In addition, betting odds can change throughout the week leading up to the race, so it's essential to watch them and adjust your bets accordingly.
Remember to gamble responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. But with a little bit of luck, you could end up with some extra cash in your pocket while watching the excitement of the Kentucky Derby unfold.
Listen to this week's podcast for more on the Derby, place your bets, grab your drinks, and let's watch those horses run.
The Best Halloween Costumes From Your Favorite Athletes
They’re in it to win it.
Photo: Instagram/Ciara
These athletes bring their A-game in their respective sports but also when it comes to Halloween costumes.
Photo: Instagram/King James
LeBron James as Edward Scissorhands
Even before he had access to some of the world’s best makeup artists in Los Angeles, King James brought it on Halloween. In addition to Edward Scissorhands, he’s been hockey-mask wearing Jason and scary clown, Pennywise.
Photo: Twitter/Gabrielle Union
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
The power couple dressed up as the notorious lip-syncing Grammy award-winning duo Milli Vanilli. (The actual duo was stripped of their Grammy).
She posted a Twitter video of the two in costume titled “lost rehearsal footage of Milli Vanilli.”
Photo: Instagram/The Rock
Dwayne Johnson as Popeye
“The Rock” dressing up as Popeye seems like a no-brainer. Our favorite costume involving Dwayne Johnson might be when his “Jumanji” co-star Kevin Hart dressed up in the now famous 90s look of Johnson in a black turtleneck, gold chain, jeans and a fanny pack.
Photo: Instagram/Gisele
Tom Brady as a Stormtrooper
While he may follow a strict diet, Tom Brady doesn’t limit his fun when it comes to Halloween costumes. He has dressed up as avocado toast (a couples costume with his wife Gisele) and Bigfoot.
Photo: Twitter/Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson and Ciara as Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson
The duo loves to channel musicians for Halloween. Their Jay-Z and Beyonce costumes (above) were clutch but they really went all out with the 90s favorites Busta Rhymes and Janet Jackson. We don’t know about Wilson but Ciara certainly has the voice to go along with the costume.
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7 Must-Read Books for Summer 2021
The results are in! We pooled together your recommendations and are so excited to release this summer's book list.
SUMMER’S ‘MUST READ’ BOOK LIST
AMERICAN DIRT
This is a riveting story about a migrant woman who escapes a powerful Mexican cartel with her young son after the rest of her family is gunned down. It sheds a well-researched light on the migrant crisis. Multiple recommendations for this book were titled, “SO GOOD!” BUY
THE VANISHING HALF
This story is a page-turner that weaves together multiple strands and generations in a tale of two twin sisters who chose different paths in life. The book is about family and relationships and is immersive and provocative, compassionate and wise. BUY
NEXT YEAR IN HAVANA
This book harmoniously tells the story of a grandmother and her granddaughter as they encounter their own experiences with love, loss and their Cuban heritage. It’s a great poolside read to escape to another time and place. BUY
THE NIGHTINGALE
90% of your recommendations included this book. You love the book and love anything the author, Kristin Hannah, writes. It’s a #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, about love and strength during World War II from a perspective of history seldom seen: the women's war. BUY
WINGING IT
Anyone who has ever started a business, had a child or lived life knows that so much of it is flying by the seat of your pants. Business Chicks founder Emma Isaacs talks about why we need to forget perfectionism and just do it. BUY
AWARENESS: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE MASTERS
If the summer of 2021 is all about you, here’s one to consider. This book was mentioned repeatedly by you as a book you’ve revisited year after year as its’ message is consistent. That is, that awareness awakens you to the truth that you possess everything you need right now to be happy and fulfilled. BUY
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