Ready Set Bet | May 3, 2026 | Hour 1

Ready, Set, Bet with Matt Brown and Mike Somich kicks off a high-energy Sunday edition packed with major sports action and sharp betting insights. The show opens with a thrilling Kentucky Derby recap, where Golden Tempo, a 23-1 longshot, wins in historic fashion, making history as the first female trainer, Sherita Vaux, to claim the title. The hosts reflect on the race’s randomness and the importance of trip quality, while acknowledging the massive payouts—especially the $94,489.95 Superfecta—highlighting the Derby’s unique upside despite its unpredictability. The episode then shifts to NBA playoffs, focusing on the Sixers’ dramatic Game 7 comeback over the Celtics, fueled by a healthy Joel Embiid and a shaky Boston offense. The hosts debate the Sixers’ variance-driven nature and their tough matchup against the Knicks. In MLB, the Braves’ surprising 24-10 start is derailed by Ronald Acuna Jr.’s injury, while the Pirates’ Connor Griffin shines with a four-hit, high-velocity performance. The show also covers golf, with Cam Young’s controversial penalty call sparking a karma narrative, and dives into under-the-radar bets like Shota Imanaga’s Cy Young odds. Throughout, the hosts emphasize value, variance, and disciplined bankroll management across multiple sports. Key takeaways include: 1) The Kentucky Derby remains one of the few sports events where a $1 bet can yield life-changing returns, but success requires embracing randomness. 2) The Sixers’ playoff success hinges on Embiid’s health and their ability to play with house money—making them a volatile but dangerous team. 3) In baseball, the NL Central’s five over-.500 teams is unprecedented, and under-the-radar pitchers like Imanaga and Henderson offer compelling long-shot value. 4) Bullpens are critical in close games—Toronto’s strong bullpen versus Minnesota’s weak one makes the Blue Jays a strong play. 5) Always respect the variance in sports betting: even the best handicappers miss big plays, and that’s part of the game.