Pia Catton joins Lunch Break with a look at another notable race at the Kentucky Derby: the race for the most exclusive seats. She breaks down who sits where and why, and what they're paying.
If you're betting the odds-on favorite in the Kentucky Derby, chances are you're donating your money. Over the last 30 years, the betting favorite has won the Derby only five times. That said, those five have come in the past 14 years.
Kentucky Derby (2013) - Contenders, Probables and Results: "Date/Track: 5/4/2013, Churchill Downs Post Time: 6:24 PM ET Distance: 1 1/4 m (Dirt) Age/Sex: 3 M"
Orb, Verrazano the 1-2 favorites for Kentucky Derby: "Historically, horses drawing inside post positions have had better success winning the Kentucky Derby. However, the last two winners drew the 16th and 19th post, respectively. A look at this years draw and history of the winningest post positions here."
The Derby: It's About Where You Sit - WSJ.com: "For those who may wonder what sorts of seating arrangements (and pecking orders) have been established in the 138 years of this aggressively social event, here's a breakdown: Industry types settle into third-floor boxes at the finish line. Hot-shot corporate leaders plant their flags in fifth-floor suites. The celebrity headliners for Friday night's charity fundraisers can usually be seen on the fourth-floor Skye Terrace or the Turf Club."
