A huge $100,000 wager was already placed on Kentucky Derby favorite Fierceness
The 2024 Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, and is the most-bet horse racing event every year.
One bettor didn’t want to wait that long, though, and placed a massive $100,000 wager on Derby favorite Fierceness on Wednesday. The wager was made when Fierceness had 4/5 odds, but with parimutuel wagering, the final odds for the bettor won’t be determined until wagering closes. Unlike fixed odds betting, all bets on the horse will be at the final number determined on Saturday.
The last time a Derby favorite won the race was in 2018 when Justify won. Fierceness’ trainer Todd A. Pletcher has won the Derby twice before, with Super Saver (2010) and Always Dreaming (2017).