There’s one horseracing term that immediately inspires respect, and even awe from people within the racing industry, long-time railbirds, and even from those with little knowledge of the sport – the Triple Crown. The difficulty of capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, at three different distances, on three tracks, all in the span of five weeks can not be overstated. That task is such a tall … Continue reading Triple Crown Fascination
On Saturday, July 1st, the first (on American soil) Win and You’re In qualifying race for this fall’s $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic will be held in Kentucky. On Wednesday, in order to review safety and surface protocols, Churchill Downs suspended racing operations for the remainder of its meet. Therefore, the 42nd edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (along with the rest of the card) … Continue reading The Stephen Foster Stakes
The 2022 Kentucky Derby Winner RICH STRIKE is moving on up. The one-hit-wonder will join the stable of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott when the colt returns from a short break from racing. Eric Reed had been the trainer for RICH STRIKE since he claimed him from a $30,000 Maiden Claiming race at Churchill Downs in September 2021. In his most recent start, the 4-year-old son of KEEN ICE … Continue reading Mott To Train RICH STRIKE
Over the past 17 years, ADW (Advance-Deposit Wagering) companies have established a permanent, and growing, foothold in the industry, constantly rolling out new technologies and promotions that have expanded the ways people can bet. Most of the basic principles of handicapping horse racing are just as valid when using an ADW account as they are at the track. Many folks grew accustomed to making online bets during Covid, when some/most … Continue reading Advance Deposit Wagering
The big story leading up to the Run For The Roses was the horses who weren’t competing in the Derby. Two of the favorites—FORTE and PRACTICAL MOVE as well as LORD MILES, CONTINUAR and SKINNER—were all scratched for varying reasons. FORTE was the prohibitive favorite at 3-1 but was removed from the race just hours before the start with a bruised right front foot. It … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Recap
It has been a bizarre week in Louisville, and those that follow the sport are aware of all that has happened. And be it good or bad, thoroughbred racing takes the international spotlight Saturday at Churchill Downs. More than 150,000 people are expected to attend the 149th Kentucky Derby while millions more watch the race on a national television broadcast in the U.S. and through other outlets … Continue reading Who Wins The Kentucky Derby ?
There is no horse race more iconic in the United States than the Kentucky Derby. A race that has been contested every year without a miss since 1875. Held at Churchill Downs, the prestigious race is the first leg of the Triple Crown and is often considered to be the one race that everyone involved in the sport would like to Win. But where did the Kentucky Derby get its famous moniker? … Continue reading Why Derby ?
A week from tomorrow is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. But if you’ll allow the Daily Racing Blog a bit of hometown pride, we’d like to harken back to the 1918 edition of the Run For The Roses. EXTERMINATOR was the 30-1, long-shot Winner of the Derby 105 years ago. EXTERMINATOR was owned by Willis Sharpe Kilmer of Binghamton, who gained his wealth and notoriety selling Swamp … Continue reading Local Legend
The Kentucky Derby is ten days away. For the field of twenty 3-year-old Thoroughbreds competing, it is one of the most important moments of their lives and racing luck can make or break their Derby run literally right from the start. It’s called the luck of the draw for a reason. The Kentucky Derby has used a starting gate since 1930; and traditionally two of … Continue reading Post Positions Matter
We all know what it’s like to walk into a new environment for the first time, be it a party, office, or a new friend group. You feel like an outsider because they are using words and references you are unfamiliar with. Sports have all sorts of insider phrases and idioms that can feel like a different language for a newcomer, and perhaps no sport … Continue reading Some Basic Horse Racing Terminology
