Run For The Roses Betting Tips for the Derby

Here are some Run for the Roses betting tips for this weekend. What is this weekend, you say? The first weekend in May always means it's time for the Kentucky Derby. Personally, I've been to just about every major sporting event like Super Bowls, College Football Championships, Final Fours, NBA Finals, Golf Majors, Nascar Races and the Indianapolis 500, to name a few. But I have never been to the Kentucky Derby. Maybe someday I will check that box another time.

But I may or may not have placed a wager or two on the greatest horse race in the world. I will admit I am not a horse racing expert by any means. That's why we have a horse racing expert come on our show at Craig Shemon and Company on ESPN Southwest Florida before every Triple Crown race to give us really sound advice!

So, if one were to place a wager, have the most fun possible with it. Put on your best hat, make a mint julep and sit back and watch the fastest two minutes in sports on a nice wide-screen TV. And pick your favorite horse.

Now, there are many ways to pick a horse. Take a look at the betting odds and rule out the really long long-shots. Eliminate the favorite as well. What's the fun in rooting for the favorite? Perhaps, have your child pick a horse for you. Or, maybe a horse's name rings true to your personality.

So let's take a look at a few horses and their betting odds in our Run for the Roses betting tips: There are currently 20 to choose from, which is a lot. I would expect a few withdrawals before tomorrow's start. Some of the favorites are Fierceness at +250 or 5-2, or Sierra Leone at +300 or 3-1. Some of the long-shots are West Saratoga, Grand Mo the First and Society Man all going at +5000 or 50-1.

Perhaps you are a Steelers fan. Then go with Just Steel at +2000 or 20-1. Maybe your name is Dan. Go with Mystic Dan at +2000 or 20-1. Know someone named Marie? Honor Marie is +2000 or 20-1. Me? I just visited St. Augustine and drank from the Fountain of Youth so I will go with Forever Young out of the 10 post at +1000 or 10-1. Now just sit back and enjoy the Run for the Roses.

And then on Sunday...

The big holiday falls on a weekend this year and if you're looking for Southwest Florida Cinco De Mayo deals for dining out, you're in luck. There's plenty to choose from.

If you're going to be celebrating, at least you should know the reason why. Right? According to Wikipedia "Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza." It's also interesting to know that the holiday is a lot more popular in the United States than it is in Mexico. We just see it as a reason to party, case in point - why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Florida?

Before we even get to Cinco De Mayo, there's May the Fourth, the annual Star Wars holiday. I don't know if there's any particular way to celebrate May the Fourth other than wear a Star Wars t-shirt when you go out on Saturday, I guess that's enough. Here's mine.

There's a lot more to this holiday than just tacos. There's festivals, pub crawls, even Sunsplash is getting in on the fun. Have a look here: 9 Things For Cinco De Mayo Weekend In Southwest Florida. If you're looking to host a party of your own, we've complied a list of 5 Easy Cinco De Mayo Party Tips And Tricks you can check out.

As you can see, businesses are really embracing the holiday, and there's even a run if you're one of those 'healthy' types . But this post is really about the Southwest Florida Cinco De Mayo deals. So let's get to that.

Felipe’s Taqueria is gearing up for an epic Cinco celebration in Naples! On Sunday, May 5, starting at 11am EST, both locations will host a Cinco Sunday extravaganza. Felipe’s patrons are invited to enjoy a day filled with Latin beats, traditional dance performers, axe throwing, delicious food and margaritas, fun swag and much more.

At Felipe's Park Shore, DJ Nestor Larreal will kick off the fiesta, followed by captivating dance performances from Danza Azteca Cristo Rey. Meanwhile, at Felipe's Logan Landings, guests will be entertained by Spice Groove on the steel drums, the amazing Mariachi Juarez Internacional, and more. And don't miss out on Felipe’s award-winning tacos and margaritas made with fresh, hand-squeezed key lime juice! See below for the complete lineup of entertainment.

With day to night celebrations beginning on Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5, holiday festivities feature live entertainment, mariachi music, captivating stilt walkers, delicious Mexican cuisine, Rocco's handcrafted cocktails and signature margaritas, beverage collaborations, and much more. Rocco's Tacos is elevating the typical holiday experience with sampling opportunities of over 300 varieties within its tequila library with the largest selection in Florida. Tequila and mezcal offerings are available for sipping, within Rocco's signature cocktails, margarita pitchers, and tequila flight samplings.

It's not as flashy as some of the other ones, but if you just want some cheap tacos, Taco Bell has them.

Rewards members in the Taco Bell Rewards program can get five crunchy or soft tacos for just $5. But you need to plan ahead, not just roll up to the drive through after stopping at Trulieve. You must order online or through Taco Bell's mobile app. It's also limited to one per customer.

Chipotle's promotion is already under way. They're offering free delivery. Just use the code CINCO24 at checkout. And yes, guac is extra. C

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TF has a $5 menu. Here's what you can get:

They also have a special sauce “Smack the Reaper’s Ass,” which may actually kill someone it's so hot. Now, if you want to pick up something to go,  they have 50 percent off 8-pack margaritas, available for pick up orders between 6pm – 11pm on Cinco De Mayo with a $130 minimum food purchase.  

Now, we don't normally think of Hooters when we think of Cinco De Mayo, nut if they have deals, we should tell you. $5 Patron shot, Legendary Rita or Dos Equis Big Daddy. Also, I didn't see it on their website, but according to WFLA, Hooters has a combo deal with two Legendary "83" Margaritas and a plate of Tex-Mex Nachos for $20.    

Welcome To Moe's! Moe's has $5.55 Build-Your-Own Burritos and Bowls but you have to join their Rewards Members program. But, you can get the Homewrecker with this deal so unlike Chipotle, the guac is not extra. 

Sure, they have a special, but the real excitement came earlier this week when Dave & Buster's announced that they were going to let us bet on games. You better at pop a shot than your friend? Care to make it interesting? Yes! We can gamble at Dave & Buster's! Also on Sunday they have the Tres Tequila Rita Margarita for $5.

There's a Cinco De Mayo festival happening in downtown Fort Myers. Cabo's has:

The Dek Bar in Cape Coral is celebrating with $5 Taco Baskets, $5 Loaded Nachos, & $3 Dos Equis bottles 12-7pm! Entertainment is Live Music by Aimee Linn Burns & Tequila Tom.

https://thedekbar.com/cape-coral-the-dek-bar-events

Cinco Drinko specials include the House Jose Cuervo Margarita on the Rocks for just $4 and draft beers for $3. Also, this Friday and Saturday Iguana Mia is offering a 30% discount to all food and beverage purchases when you pay in cash. Not sure what that's all about.

Senor is celebrating with a DJ AND live mariachi. A 32 oz bucket of house margaritas is $15. $25 if you want it with Patron. The Mariachi will be traveling to all 3 locations, so check the website for the schedule.

https://www.senortequilasrestaurant.com/

Drink specials with $4 Casa Margaritas and $3 draft beers.