It’s time to run for the roses! Top contenders Journalism and Sovereignty are set to face off in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3. Bet the races with Xpressbet and 1/ST BET to take advantage of our $20,000 Exacta-Thon on Kentucky Oaks Day and Kentucky Derby Day. Customers who cash Exactas on six or more different Churchill Downs races split $8,000 each day, plus the customer(s) who make the most winning Exacta bets will win or split an additional $2,000. 

$20,000 KENTUCKY DERBY WEEKEND EXACTA-THON 

• Customers who hit Exactas ($2 base minimum or higher) on six (6) different Churchill Downs races each day will earn an equal split of $8,000 in bonus cash each day.

• The customer(s) who hit Exactas ($2 base minimum or higher) on the highest number of Churchill Downs races each day will win or split an additional $2,000.

• The prize pool consists of $10,000 on Friday, May 2, and another $10,000 on Saturday, May 3.

• Offer valid only on Churchill Downs on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025.

HOW TO PLAY 

• You must register to participate in this promotion. 

• Only Exacta bets with a $2 or higher base amount are eligible for this offer ($1 base Exactas are not included or eligible). 

• $8,000 Prize Pool

  • Each $8,000 will be split among all customers who successfully hit Exacta bets ($2 base minimum or higher) on six (6) or more different races.

  • Multiple Exactas hit on the same race do not count as extra. 

  • You may bet more than one ticket or combination in the same race. 

  • Amount wagered and number of tickets entered are at the player's discretion. 

  • You may only win one (1) share of the $8K Split, regardless of how many winning Exacta bets you make.

• $2,000 Prize Pool

  • An additional $2,000 each day will be awarded (or split between) the customer(s) who make the most winning Exacta bets ($2 base minimum or higher) throughout the entire card. 

  • If two (2) or more players tie for the most Exacta bets hit, each will receive an equal split of $2,000.

    • If four (4) players each hit Exactas on nine (9) races, and that is the highest amount of Exactas hit among participating players, each will receive $500.

    • If one (1) player hits Exactas on nine (9) races and no other participating player hits that many Exactas, that player receives the entire $2,000 Bonus. 

• Bonuses will be deposited by 11:59PM ET on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• You must register to be eligible. 

• Players must abide by the rules of the promotion, listed on this page, to be eligible to win a prize.

• Only wagers placed through Xpressbet.com, Xpressbet Mobile, Xpressbet Teller Service, Xpressbet Voice & Touch Tone Service, or 1/ST BET are eligible for this promotion.