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. Up for dinner and a drink AND a bet? Stop in at a Suffolk OTB Qwik Bet located in a neighborhood pub or restaurant. Closest to Half Hollows are the full-service Route 110 Branch (1741A Route 110, East Farmingdale) and the Commack Branch (6243 Jericho Tpke, Commack). Nearby Qwik Bets are Healy's Inn (54 Broadway, Greenlawn/754-2700), Napper Tandy's (229 Laurel Ave., Northport) and The Twisted Shamrock (11 Railroad Ave, Babylon/661-9527).

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.