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 Riverhead are the following Qwik Bets: CB's Bar and Grill (214 West Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays/728-7574), Founder's Tavern (55500 Main Rd -Rte 25-, Southold/765-3100) and Southampton Publick House (40 Bowden Sq, Southampton/282-2800). For a full-service Suffolk OTB branch, head over to the Shirley Branch at 6 Nothern Blvd.
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.
