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For the first time in the four-year history of Weekend Wagers, the Kentucky Derby was a profitable endeavor last year.
In the 149th Run for the Roses, the column made a grand total of …. $25.
Better than losing.
And I’ve lost a lot in the past, though I’m still waiting on my payout for a bet on Mandaloun to win in 2022. Mandaloun was eventually declared the winner but only after Medina Spirit’s victory was stripped for performance-enhancing drugs and bets were already paid out.