Most Popular Bets in the Run for the Roses
The Run for the Roses also has a large betting volume. Let’s discover what specific bets are the most popular in Kentucky Derby and what makes them a crowd favorite.
Cyberknife Among 12 Initial Invitees For Pegasus World Cup Invitational
The last big race of the 2022 horse racing season is on January 28. Twenty horses were recently invited to run in the 7th annual Pegasus World Cup Invitational; who were they?
The Smarty Jones Stakes – Oaklawn Park Hosts First Kentucky Prep In 2023
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is still five months away, but the Kentucky Prep season is in full force. The Smarty Jones Stakes is the first prep race of 2023 and will take New Year’s Day at Oaklawn Park.
2023 Kentucky Derby Preps And Future Bets Pool
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is still months away, but there are still events surrounding the “Run for the Roses.” The following is a look at this week’s Derby Prep races and the future bets pool.
Bob Baffert Has A Strong Opportunity To Win Bob Hope Stakes For 12th Time With A Trio of Talented Horses
Bob Baffert sends three horses to the Bob Hope Stakes on Nov. 20 in an attempt to extend his record wins total to 12 in the event. Baffert won last year’s Bob Hope Stakes with Messier for his third win in the past five.
Grade III River City Among 3 Stakes Events At Churchill Downs On November 13
Churchill Downs will host three stakes races on Sunday, November 13. Grade III River City Stakes is the crown jewel of those trio of races with a strong field of 12.
2023 Kentucky Derby Hopefuls: Forte Thrives In Breeders Cup While Others Struggle
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is still six months away, but several “Race for the Roses” hopefuls participated in the Breeders Cup. How did they fare?
Breeders Cup 2022: Race Order, Wagering Menu, Pre-Entries, and Scratches
Things are starting to heat up for the 2022 Breeders Cup as Breeders Cup Limited, the corporation that runs the event, released several news releases regarding the 14 World Championship races that will take place next weekend. The 39th Breeders Cup will be held at Keeneland Race Park (Lexington, KY) on Nov 4 -5.
Top Six 2022 Horse Of Year Candidates Are Running In Breeders Cup
The Breeders Cup generally impacts the Horse of the Year race. 2022 is no different though the World Championships could play a bigger part in determining the top Eclipse winner as five of the top six contenders for the award are participating in the Breeders Cup Classic.
Juveniles For Americans Look To Keep Good Vibes Going In Breeders Cup On Turf
American horses have not fared well on the turf at the Breeders Cup overall, except at the Juvenile level. The Americans have a good shot at keeping the World Championship trophies at the Juvenile level in the U.S. in 2022.
Keeneland To Host Three More Breeders Cup Prep Races On Sunday
Keeneland Race Course opened its fall meet on Friday. The race course will host a total of nine Breeders Cup prep races on its Fall Stars weekend, which includes three on Sunday.
2022 Breeders Cup Betting Challenge
The 2022 Breeders Cup is six weeks away, but registration for the event’s Betting Challenge has already open. It is expected that this year’s total prize will be $1.25 million with the top prize being $360,000.
Bob Baffert Looks To Close Delmar Summer Session In Style With Victories in The Debutante and The Futurity
Bob Baffert looks to close out in style at the recent Delmar Summer session!
Del Mar Ready For Big Weekend Headline By $1 million Pacific Classic
Labor Day Weekend is huge for Del Mar Thoroughbred Race Track as they host seven stakes events on Saturday and Sunday. Grade I $1 million TVG Pacific Classic headlines the weekend, although there are three Grade II stakes races and two Grade III.
Sam Houston Slated To Have Shorter Thoroughbred Season in 2023.
Sam Houston Race Park is tentatively slated to have 43 race days in 2023. While the track will have a new $100,000 stakes race and Texas Champions Day, there are questions surrounding the Houston Racing Festival.
Pennsylvania Day Sees Record 142 Entries In 13 Races
Parx Casino will host the 21st Pennsylvania Day on August 22, which will see a record 142 entries in 13 races. Seven of the events are stakes races worth $100,000 each, meaning that the total prize purse of the day will be over $1 million.
Three Breeders Cup Spots Up For Grabs
There are plenty of outstanding thoroughbred races this weekend. I will take a look at the three biggest races that involve automatic qualifiers to Breeders Cup events.
Conagher Gets First Shot At Big Leagues, With GI Allen Jerkens Stakes
Conagher is one of the fastest 3-year-olds in the nation. The speedster has won 3 of 5 events this year and will make his next start in his first Grade I stakes at the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial on Aug. 27.
Mountaineer Park Gearing Up For West Virginia Derby
Mountaineer Park will be the place next weekend for handicappers as they host the West Virginia Derby on August 6. The West Virginia Derby is the most prestigious and longest-running race in West Virginia with a purse of $500,000 though there will be eight stakes on the day with a total purse of over $1 million.
Santa Anita Hosting 2023 Breeders Cup
The 2023 Breeders Cup will be held at Santa Anita for a record 11th and sixth time since 2010. Santa Anita has been very good for the Breeders Cup, where there have been numerous exciting finishes, lots of money wagered, and record attendance.
Del Mar Gearing Up For Its 83rd Season
Del Mar is one of the best-thoroughbred racetracks in the world, and Del Mar is gearing up for the start of the 2022 season.
Undefeated Jack Christopher Expected To Run In Haskell Stakes
One of the most critical races since the Preakness will take place at Monmouth Park in two weeks. I will look at the early contenders for the $1 million Haskell Stakes.
Stephen Foster Stakes Winner Maxfield Leads Three Godolphin Stars in First Week of Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings
Press Release on how Stephen Foster Stakes winner Maxfield led three Godolphin stars in the first week of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings.
NYRA Increases Purses Across The Board At Saratoga; Maiden Allowance Fields To Run For $100,000
The NYRA made a significant announcement earlier this week as they released their updated purse winnings on the racing calendar, this news will likely shake up the scene and introduce expanding competition.
Quick Look: Churchill Downs Closing Day Graded Stakes Preview
Want to know more about Churchill Downs Closing Day stakes? Hop on over here as we guide you through the ins and outs of this one!
Weekend Carryovers June 19, 2021
Are you interested in six-figure carryovers coming into this weekend? Well head on over to this article as we guide you through the hottest racetracks!
3-Year-Old Graded Winners: Where They’re Headed Next | Summer Stakes 101
This year’s 3-year-old graded winners are just about to enter the summer stakes season. Let’s take a look at where they’re headed next!
2021 Track Schedule for Summer
Live racing and handicapping contests are coming soon to a track near you! Check out the 2021 Track Schedule for this summer.
Weekend Carryovers for May 28, 2021
Here is a brief introduction to some of the six-figure carryovers heading into the weekend, including Rainbow Pick 6 and other potential six-figure jackpots.
2021 Memorial Day Weekend Stakes: 11 Graded Stakes on Tap
The 2021 Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer racing at four tracks across the country. 2021 Memorial Day Weekend Stakes: Saturday Belmont Park Saturday’s action begins at Belmont Park with the Pennine Ridge Stakes (G2), at 1 1/8 miles on the turf for 3-year-olds. Nine colts were entered, and post time is 5:12 PM ET….
Weekend Carryovers – May 21, 2021
Six-figure weekend carryovers were witnessed during the past few days. Let’s revisit the events from the past weekend.
Woodbine Spring Meet: Canterbury Park Welcomes Fans to 2021 Racing Season
Woodbine Spring Meet – Opening Day Announcement: Canterbury Park’s 65-day horse racing starts Tuesday, May 18, with track officials having high hopes for a more traditional season of racing and promotional activities. The Shakopee, Minnesota racetrack will welcome a capacity of 2,500 fans initially but expect to welcome 7,500 to 10,000 guests from June 1…
Preakness Winner Rombauer may contest Belmont Stakes
Dismissed at odds of 11-1, Rombauer settled between horses in the sixth position behind the blistering early pace set by Medina Spirit and Midnight Bourbon.
Linda Rice Suspended 3 years, $50K Fine
On Monday, the NYSGC ruled on a 5-0 decision to revoke Linda Rice’s training license effective immediately for three years and fined her $50,000.