The world of horse racing is electrifying- thundering hooves, pulsating crowd, and the allure of Winning big that comes with every stride. Winning big however can be tough for newcomers as delving into the complex world of handicapping may feel like deciphering a cryptic code reserved for seasoned experts with a lifetime of experience. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need decades of racetrack wisdom … Continue reading Simple Tips For Beginners
17-year-old Cody Dorman the namesake of Breeders’ Cup Champion CODY’S WISH passed away November 5th while on his trip home to Kentucky. Cody had been in attendance at Santa Anita on Saturday to witness CODY’S WISH Win his second consecutive BC Dirt Mile. “We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Cody suffered a medical event on our trip home to Kentucky yesterday … Continue reading Cody Dorman Passes Away
Horse racing and cocktails have always gone hand in hand. The mint julep, for example, is synonymous with the sport’s most famous race — the Kentucky Derby. While that concoction is common knowledge, you might not know that racing’s World Championships, the Breeders’ Cup, has not one but two signature cocktails: the Torrie Cup and Garland (recipes below) ! Coming up with cocktails — one … Continue reading A Couple Breeders’ Cup Cocktails
The Sleepy Hollow Stakes was the 8th race at Belmont@Aqueduct this past Sunday. For the second year in a row a Linda Rice trained colt Won this race. This year it was EL GRANDE O, ridden by Jose Ortiz, who (as usual) kept his head in the race. But why Sleepy Hollow Stakes? Stakes races are usually named after horses, trainers, or other legendary horse people- not small towns on the Hudson. … Continue reading The Headless Horseman
Today the Daily Racing Blog is 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 … Continue reading Playing The .10 Cent Superfecta
Think you have what it takes to become a jockey? Physically you need to weigh roughly between 108-118 pounds. There is no height limit for jockeys, though most are fairly short, given the weight limitation. The lankiest of jockeys is no more than 5 foot 5 inches tall. And despite their diminutive stature, riders must be able to control a horse that weighs 1,200 pounds, that travels … Continue reading So, You Want To Be A Jockey?
The Breeders’ Cup is two weeks away. On November 3rd and 4th the best horses, trainers and jockeys will convene at Santa Anita Park for the World Series of Horse Racing. In regard to the riders, several of the all-time Winningest jockeys in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships history are still active. So if you are stuck between two horses in any given race and looking for … Continue reading Top Breeders’ Cup Jockeys
Every sport has a definitive year-ending event to crown its Champions. In Thoroughbred racing, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the culmination of the horse racing season worldwide. The $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic is the defining race of this international event. The Classic is run at 1 1/4 miles on the dirt track and draws the top international Thoroughbreds. It is open to … Continue reading A Decade Of ‘Classic’ Champions
Mark Casse is one of the most successful trainers in North America. He has handled some very talented horses; CLASSIC EMPIRE, SIR WINSTON, TEPIN, and WAR OF WILL just to name a few. Casse is well known and respected throughout the industry, so just like (dated reference alert) EF Hutton, when Mark Casse talks people should listen. “Horses were not bred to run on the dirt,” said the trainer. “They were bred to … Continue reading Synthetic Surfaces, Yes/No ?
With the Breeders’ Cup Championships a mere 3 weeks away the Daily Racing Blog would like to take a look back at some of the all time greats of the game since the advent of the Breeders’ Cup in 1984. First up CIGAR. The transformation of CIGAR from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates … Continue reading Give That Man A CIGAR !
