World-class Thoroughbred racing returns to Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 27 with the Opening Day card of the 2019-2020 meeting. The track is in its 94th year of operation. The track has gotten on board the .20 cent Pick-6 bandwagon this season. Their version is called the Ultimate Pick-6, and it will use the same carry-over jackpot formula as the majority of the east … Continue reading Tampa Bay Downs
Many of the major United States track owners and racing associations have combined resources in a collaborative effort to bring meaningful improvements to the safety of horses and humans who compete in Thoroughbred racing. At the Keeneland library on November 19th, those industry leaders announced the formation of the Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. The group includes Churchill Downs Inc., the New York Racing Association, The Stronach … Continue reading Making Strides For Safety
Donna Brothers is a former jockey turned NBC broadcaster. Last week she penned a lengthy op-ed piece in response to animal rights activist group P.E.T.A. writing that the organization is “not pro-animals, and they are behaving like a bully.” Ms. Brothers dug into the numbers, such as P.E.T.A.’s high kill rate of animals in its care, and she documented the group’s legal battles over the … Continue reading Donna Takes On P.E.T.A.
In the course of the last 45 years, the biggest advancement in handicapping has probably been the emergence of speed figures. What is commonplace now was in its infancy back then when speed variants ruled the land. The variants were simplistic. They were averages based on how many lengths above or below the track record the races on that day were. Speed figures took that … Continue reading What Are Speed Figures?
If you have been reading the Daily Racing Blog, you are likely already a racing fan, or are fast becoming one, and are quickly on your way to loving the sport. While there are thousands of different reasons why people love the actual sport of horse racing, there are a million reasons they love the equine athletes that make it all possible. Why do we … Continue reading Why We (Still) Love Horse Racing
Alas, the Breeders’ Cup has come and gone, but there are still a few meaningful Stakes races left to run in 2019. With that in mind, here are four races you won’t want to miss finishing off the calendar year: The Clark (G1): November 29th. 1 1/8 miles, for 3-years old and up at Churchill Downs. One of the two races where MAXIMUM SECURITY might run … Continue reading A Few Good Races Remain
An Exacta wager is an easy proposition. Seemingly. But betting an Exacta can present a challenge on several levels. There is, of course, the primary need to analyze past performances (always) and decide which horses are going to finish first and second. Yet because of the inherently lower payoffs as opposed to what you’ll find in a Pick 3 or Pick 4, you’ll need to … Continue reading How To Bet An Exacta
This years Breeders’ Cup will offer a unique slate of programming in commemoration of ZENYATTA — one of the greatest racehorses of all time. This celebration is being held on the 10th anniversary of her historic Victory at Santa Anita Park in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic, when she became the first-ever female to Win the world-renowned race. “ZENYATTA’s accomplishments are among the most legendary … Continue reading The Queen Of Horse Racing
The Grade 2, $200,000 dollar Fayette Stakes for 3-year-olds and up, which is run at a mile and eighth on the dirt, is set for Saturday as the final stakes race of Keeneland‘s fall meet. The Fayette attracted a field of 10 and includes some familiar names from the Older Male division as well as the Triple Crown series, along with an intriguing outsider who is riding … Continue reading The Fayette Stakes
The Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday announced the wagering menu and guaranteed multi-race pools for the 2019 championships set for November 1st and 2nd at Santa Anita Park. There will be a total of 10 races (five Breeders’ Cup races) on day one – Future Stars Friday. Saturday’s card will have a total of 12 races, nine of which are Breeders’ Cup events. The Friday program … Continue reading BC Wagers & Guaranteed Pools
