The Daily Racing Blog frequently speaks of the Breeders’ Cup Championship Series, which has, since 1984, brought the best thoroughbred horses in the world to North America to prove who is the cream of the crop. A quick recap of the history of the Breeders’ Cup: The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is an annual series of Grade 1 Thoroughbred horse races operated by Breeders’ Cup … Continue reading The Breeders’ Cup
If you plan to make a long-term habit of handicapping and betting horse races, you’ll gradually realize that it’s an endeavor that challenges you to constantly learn and adapt. Such is the nature of gambling against your peers in pari-mutuel wagering. The Daily Racing Blog has dabbled in horse-flesh wagering since the mid 1970’s. Suffice to say, many stupid gambling mistakes were made the first … Continue reading Bet Smart
The $1 million dollar, Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing this Saturday is the final marquee race restricted to members of a very competitive and unsettled 3-year-old dirt male division before they begin competing against older horses in races such as the Breeders’ Cup Classic on November 2nd at Santa Anita Park. The outlook of the race was significantly altered Tuesday after the scratch … Continue reading The Pennsylvania Derby
Handicapping two-year old horses can be a bit daunting. Two-year old Maidens can be even more vexing. But it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes a small change can bring out a big difference in a young, inexperienced horse. While past performances do not include statements about a trainer’s intentions, they can provide some clues which will help you read between the lines. To start off, … Continue reading Change For The Good
Last Wednesday the New York Times reported that the 2018 Triple Crown Winner JUSTIFY had tested positive for the banned drug Scopolamine after Winning the Santa Anita Derby in California, less than a month before the start of the Triple Crown series. Scopolamine, which is also known as Hyoscine, is banned because it can improve horses’ breathing and heart-rate. The horse’s Hall of Fame trainer … Continue reading Justified ?
With the presence of GOT STORMY, Saturday’s Grade 1, million dollar Woodbine Mile does have some wattage in terms of star power. She defeated the boys to Win the Fourstardave Handicap (G1) at Saratoga last month. But the race is not a lock for GOT STORMY, as there is more than one talented turf miler in this spot capable of derailing her momentum. It also seems that female stars tend to … Continue reading The Woodbine Mile
Slanting the odds in your favor To increase the odds in your favor you have to be able to spot Value where others cannot. And you will have to single (play one horse only) in some races to make sure the cost of the ticket(s) is not out of your price range. To beat the syndicate players, (multiple bettors pooling their money) who will often … Continue reading Winning Pick 6 Strategy
It is not a new Star Wars movie. Beginning on Wednesday, August 7th at Saratoga Race Course the New York Racing Association introduced the Empire 6, a jackpot-style multi-race bet replacing the traditional Pick 6 wager. The Empire 6, featuring a .20 cent minimum bet and 20% takeout, was added to the wagering menu that day and continued through the remainder of the 2019 meet. The … Continue reading The Pick 6
A field of nine will compete in the inaugural running of the $1 million dollar Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday. The turf race for three year-olds also offers a starting berth in the 4 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park on November 2nd as part of the Win & You’re In series. Here then is a brief look at … Continue reading The Jockey Club Invitational
It was pretty much an all-day rain on Monday at The Spa, which was in sharp contrast to Sunday’s gorgeous weather and sweatshirt giveaway that drew a massive crowd. So the 2019 Saratoga Race Course meet seemingly staggered to the wire on closing day. But despite the small Labor Day crowd and a scratch-riddled card with all but one of the turf races moved to … Continue reading 2019 Saratoga By The Number$
