Kentucky Derby: Bet the Day BEFORE with Suffolk OTB

This year’s Kentucky Derby is on Sat. May 5th. But you can wager the day before the big race by visiting a nearby Suffolk OTB branch. The full-service Suffolk OTB branch closest to the Sachem area is the Centereach Branch, located at 1937 Middle Country Rd. Up for dinner and a drink AND a bet? Stop in at a Suffolk OTB Qwik Bet located in a neighborhood pub or restaurant. Nearby Qwik Bets are Bruno's (451 Hawkins Ave, Ronkonkoma/588-9843), and, south of Sachem, in the Blue Point and Patchogue areas, are the following Qwik Bets: Cavanaugh's (255 Blue Point Ave, Blue Point/363-2666), Dunton Inn (701 South Country Rd, East Patchogue/758-8940) and Jimmy's Pub (350-5 East Main St, Patchogue/654-9558).

If you are already a Suffolk OTB account holder, you can also advance wager on the Derby by Telephone (1-877- TEL-BETT/1-877-835-2388) or on the Internet (www.suffolkotb.com). Just click on 'Place Wagers' on the upper left-hand side of the home page.