Open Extended ReactionsThe Kentucky Derby offers one of the most unique betting opportunities in the sport. When he won the Kentucky Derby, the "Win/Place/Show" pool was $104 million. Entry in the Kentucky Derby is based on points earned in prep races in the lead-up to the event. Japan-based Forever Young came in third in the Kentucky Derby last year, less than a length behind Mystik Dan. The oldest trainer to win the Kentucky Derby was Art Sherman, who was 77 when he won with California Chrome in 2014.