At 4 feet 11 inches tall and 98 pounds, it didn’t look like Bill Shoemaker could walk a big dog, let alone control a head-strong Thoroughbred Race Horse a dozen times his weight. Still, Shoemaker personified that mysterious bond between horse and rider. He communicated with an innate light touch on the reins, coaxing the horse into the action, gentling it with his hands. Horses would always … Continue reading Bill Shoemaker
When placing bets in horse racing, handicappers (Daily Racing Blog included) love to go after the elusive long-shot- the horse that is not-so-obvious and may be flying under the radar in regards to his/her capability and odds. Here are a couple of tips (in no particular order) that may help in nailing that big odds long-shot and put some major cabbage in your pocket. Its good to … Continue reading Looking For Live-Longshots
Pegasus World Cup day at Gulfstream Park is one of the winter horse racing season’s best days of racing and wagering. The headline race, the $3 million, Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational is the first major race of the year for older horses and takes place during an otherwise quiet (mostly) month of January on the Grade 1 Stakes calendar. The Pegasus World Cup has had … Continue reading Pegasus Rich With Talent Too
The Kentucky Derby is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture. Memories are made with each Run For The Roses that over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public. While the most memorable Derbys usually involve a heavily-favored horse Winning and thus … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Upsets
We’re 8 days into 2024, and anticipation is already building for what’s to come this year in the wonderful world of horse racing. There will be plenty of exciting contests, memorable moments, and great times to be had at tracks all across the country. Everyone (even horseplayers) make New Year’s resolutions; some are more successful than others. The Daily Racing Blog won’t add any undue … Continue reading A 2024 Wish List
Happy New Year my friends. Whether you make a living playing the horses or do it as a side-hustle the one resolution you should consider (if you haven’t already) is to work on being mentally strong. Being mentally strong sets apart the Winning horseplayer from the perpetual ticket-tearing loser. Here are five examples of a Winning mind-set: #1 Move On Winning horseplayers don’t waste time feeling … Continue reading Resolve To Win
It was a long, long time ago, but I remember it like it was (almost) yesterday. I was 14-15 years-old and I was at the Saratoga Race Course with my Uncle Louie. And while I had been to this fabled course as a wee lad on a few occasions, I had never been old enough (6 or 7 perhaps) to be given my own race program. But on … Continue reading Remember Your First Time ?
Horseplayers are a superstitious lot. Despite knowing that the worries are (mostly) unfounded and whatever happens can (usually) be explained away. Here are just a few of the superstitions that we horseplayers have either seen or been guilty of over the years. 1. Don’t Break The Routine. Perhaps you have to buy your program or past performances from the same place every time. Maybe you need … Continue reading Racing Superstitions
Some of the best winter dirt racing in North America is coming to the Midwest, as the Oaklawn Park meet begins this Friday, December 8th. The 2023-24 season will extend until May 4th, when the track shuts down on the same day as the 150th Kentucky Derby. Racing at Oaklawn brings big fields, good betting races for handicappers, an excellent Stakes program, and very strong purses fueled … Continue reading Oaklawn Park Opens
The Daily Racing Blog frequently references 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 this blog. That said, we are going to give our readers a practical application for a Pick 4 on the Saturday card at Woodbine. We chose Woodbine because the minimum wager for a Pick 4 there is .20 cents. So … Continue reading Pick 4 At Woodbine
