Trifectas & the derby.
 

So what would be the best method for playing trifectas for this Kentucky derby. Would it be boxing a bunch of horses or taking a stand on a few and keying lots of price horses underneath? Can anyone give me a link to a an easy to use cost analysis for trifectas? Bored at work and I want to work on selections and bankroll for sat. :D

thanks!

Here is a good calculator that will get you thru the afternoon!

http://www.ntra.com/images/wageringcalculator.htm

Exactly what I was looking for . Thanks!

Key - don't box

box 8 horses, then play multiples with big brown, or whatever favorite you like on top, this will add up to about $500 in plays, if you box 7 about $300 counting some of the multiples. theres a good chance you will hit a monster and if the fave wins hopefully you will have the multiple, this has worked for me in past derbys, good luck

Wait till Steve B. makes his picks and hammer them !!!!
Other wise.... throw out the first three favs, throw out the last three long shots.....and pick and choose the middle parts !

If I decide to grace CD with my $,

given 1 as my key longshot play
2,3,4 as BB, CJ, Pyro
5-9 as other longshot contenders
10 a wild longshot

1/2,3,4/5-9 $18
2,3,4/1/5-9 $18
1/5-9/2,3,4 $18
5-9 /2,3,4/1 $18
1/5-10 /5-10 $30
$94 total

i'm considering....
 

something like this

9-13-19
9-13-19
9-13-19-1-5-6-10

believe that's $30 for a $1

I would take the best long shot you like and key him with 5 other horses

$20 for every position
and then bet a Superfecta with him 4th

:D

Well not having a large bankroll I figured I would try keying Pyro how does this sound . I used the calculator above

$1 tri key
Pyro/ CJ, SA, Z fortune , Dennis of cork, BB, Court Vision, Visionaire
$42

$1 tri key
CJ, Z fortune, Dennis of Cork, Big brown/ Pyro/ CJ, SA, Z fortune , Dennis of cork, BB, Court Vision, Visionaire
$24

$1 tri key
CJ, Z fortune, Dennis of Cork, Big brown/ CJ, SA, Z fortune , Dennis of cork, BB, Court Vision, Visionaire /Pyro

Yes, I am leaving out Smooth Air, Court Vision, and Visionaire out of the win place.

Kind of new to structuring trifecta keys so any input would be appreciated!

I think your on the right track eagle. You have your key horse in all three slots with contenders you think can run with him. Well done and good luck