We here at The Daily Racing Blog are always referring to multi-race wagers (Pick 3, 4 and 5), and while it is second nature to us, we realize that it may not be with every person that reads our blog. That said, we are going to give you a practical application for a Pick 4 on the Saturday card at Woodbine. We chose Woodbine because … Continue reading Play A Pick 4
One thing that often sparks the curiosity of newcomers to horse racing is how racehorses get their names. The short answer is that owners get to choose the name of their racehorse, but it must be approved by The Jockey Club, which serves as the official registry for North American Thoroughbred racehorses. There are, of course, certain rules set fourth by the Jockey Club in … Continue reading What’s In A Name ?
Online voting is now open to select the 12th annual Winner of the 2021 SECRETARIAT Vox Populi Award. What is this award, you ask? It was created by the late owner of SECRETARIAT, Penny Chenery. The Vox Populi, or Voice of the People, Award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year. The … Continue reading Voice Your Equine Opinion
Today we’re going to take a look at the fun, inexpensive, and sometimes prosperous wager called the Superfecta. The objective of a Superfecta is to pick the top four finishers in a race. There must be at least five wagering interests in a race for a Superfecta to be offered. The difficulty of hitting a Superfecta is somewhat balanced by its low minimum wager. It’s … Continue reading Playing The Superfecta
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11th to honor military veterans. Perhaps the most largely unrecognized, and sometimes altogether forgotten veterans are the horses that served alongside the soldiers. Since the domestication of the horse, humans and horses have shared a partnership that has been integral to the thriving of civilizations. Horses were essential in agriculture, transportation, and warfare, not to … Continue reading Veterans One & All
Perhaps due to some early success when first dabbling with the wager, the Daily Racing Blog has a certain affinity for the Trifecta. So let’s take a look at the Trifecta, so that perhaps you too can develop a propensity for this popular (and sometimes lucrative) wager. The goal of the Trifecta is to pick the top three finishers in a race in order. The … Continue reading Betting The Trifecta
The 38th running of the Breeders’ Cup Classic is Saturday at Del Mar. It is horse racings’ Championship event and serves as the unofficial finale of the 2021 season before attention shifts to preparing for the 2022 Kentucky Derby during the late fall, early winter, and into next spring. The Classic will be broadcast live on NBC and will be the last race on a card of … Continue reading Who Wins The BC Classic ?
The 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships begin on Friday. The two-day racing festival features tons of exciting racing action, as well as a lot of great betting opportunities. Daily Racing Blog readers know our mantra when playing the horses; Find the Value. There’s no point in picking the favorite in race after race- that’s usually a losing strategy in the long run. On the other hand, … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Value
The $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic is the marquee race for this weekends World Championships at Del Mar. Since its inception in 1984, the 1 ¼-mile race has ascended to one of the most important races on the global racing calendar. Horse racing Superstars from ALYSHEBA to ZENYATTA have helped cement their legacies with a Victory in the Classic while countless other standouts tried and … Continue reading The BC Classic
A week from today (Friday), is the weekend racing fans wait for all year. The top horses from around the globe will travel to Del Mar Race Course for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The action kicks off on Friday, November 5th, with Future Stars Friday. All five Breeders’ Cup races on Fridays card are restricted to 2-year-olds. Let’s take a look at what … Continue reading Not Delinquent Juveniles
