The 2026 Louisiana Derby is set to take place this Saturday at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The Louisiana Derby is a G2 race that is one of the major prep races for the Kentucky Derby. There is a $1 million purse and this years race has a field of 9 horses. The race is set to take place at 5:42 pm CT.
On this page we explain the options Americans have for betting on the Louisiana Derby, look at the morning line odds for the race, and finish with a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Americans Bet On The Louisiana Derby?
Horse racing has its own rules in the US, separate from sports betting. Here are the main ways to bet on the Louisiana Derby.
Online Horse Racing Sites (ADWs)
Horse racing betting is legal in most US states through licensed advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites such as TwinSpires, FanDuel Racing, NYRA Bets and AmWager. They offer the full range of pari-mutuel bets, including win/place/show, exactas, trifectas and superfectas. You must be 18 or older (21 in some states) and located in a state where the site is licensed.
At The Track or an Off-Track Betting Location
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at an off-track betting (OTB) location in states that allow them.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks also take bets on major races from across the US. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means Americans who use them have no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Louisiana Derby Betting Odds
Here are the official track morning line odds for the race. These are morning line odds from early in the week and it’s important to note that these odds could change during race day depending on the amount of money that comes in on each horse.
- Pavlovian 6-1
- Autobahn 8-1
- Chip Honcho 3-1
- Universe 12-1
- Golden Tempo 7/2
- Spirit of Royal 20-1
- Blacksmith 6-1
- Easterly 6-1
- Emerging Market 6-1
As you can see, Chip Honcho is the favorite heading into the race with odds of 3-1, while Pavlovian, Blacksmith, Easterly, and Emerging Market are all contenders with odds of 6-1, each.
Here is a screenshot of the fixed odds for the race winner (taken on March 19th):
How To Bet On Louisiana Derby From The US – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. Licensed ADW sites are the regulated way to bet on horse racing online in most states, while the track and OTB locations are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
ADW sites require you to be at least 18 (21 in some states) and located in a state where they are licensed. They will confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Louisiana Derby and Place Your Bets
Find Fair Grounds in the list of tracks and select race #12 on March 21st. Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exacta, trifecta, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, help is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Check out our horse race section to learn more about the different bets you can make on the race.
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