When placing bets in horse racing, handicappers 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 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 bet big … Continue reading Finding A Longshot
Opening weekend at the Saratoga Race Course was a HUGE success. The New York Racing Association says the 4-day opening weekend generated more than $90 million dollars in the all sources wagering handle. That number easily topping the corresponding 2020 and 2019 opening weekends. The total handle for the 41 race, four day opening was an increase of 12.2% from last years number, which was … Continue reading A BIG opening weekend At Saratoga
The summer of 2020 was like no other. Thanks to covid 19, Saratoga Race Course was not open to the general public. The meet went on as scheduled, but no fans were allowed on the premises. 2020 was the first time in 40 plus years the Daily Racing Blog (and staff) did not see any races in person at The Spa. There is simply nothing … Continue reading A Much Welcomed Return
Saratoga Springs has long been a summer playground for sports fans: the upstate New York town is home to one of the most storied racetracks in the world, and it’s been mecca for horse racing fans for hundreds of years. If you’re planning a trip to The Spa this summer here is quick beginners guide to the town and racetrack. WHO: Elite Racehorses And Their … Continue reading Beginners Guide To Saratoga
Most thoroughbred horse racing jurisdictions have a rarely used codicil in their by-laws referred to as the Right Of Exclusion. This court tested policy enables track management the right to deny an individual the privilege to race if the individual’s participation is deemed to be a detriment to the best business interest of the facility. The implementation of this policy is critical to horse racing’s … Continue reading NYRA Says Go Away Bob
Harvey Pack, a pioneer in the field of on-air racing personalities whose curmudgeonly personality and dry sense of humor made him a favorite among New York horseplayers, died Tuesday at his New York City apartment after complications from cancer. He was 94. Mr. Pack was born and raised on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and he got hooked on the game by his father during racing’s … Continue reading Mr. Harvey Pack
He broke into the thoroughbred racing business working as an assistant (1989-95) to legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Since hanging out his own training shingle, Todd Pletcher has Won 60 individual meet trainer titles as well as Winning 708 Graded Stakes, including 166 Grade 1’s. The 53-year-old Pletcher holds records for career earnings ($405,791,977) and Eclipse Awards and ranks 7th in Wins (5,118). He’s Won … Continue reading Pletcher Makes Hall Of Fame
The New York Racing Association and FOX Sports announced Wednesday the return of Saratoga Live, the critically-acclaimed and award-winning television show providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. Saratoga Live will provide full card coverage of nearly every race day to a national audience on the FOX Sports family of networks beginning Thursday, July 15th. The 2021 summer meet, … Continue reading Saratoga On Television
What Is The Duration Of The Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet ? The 2021 racing meet is 40 days long, with live racing five days a week, from Thursday, July 15th through Labor Day, which is Monday, September 6th. Mondays and Tuesdays (with the exception of Labor Day) are called Dark Days, as there’s no racing. Is there Reserved Seating, Or Can You Sit Wherever I Want … Continue reading Saratoga F.A.Q.’s
The COVID-19 pandemic touched every aspect American life. In the grand scheme of things wagering on horse racing rightfully took a backseat over the past year and a half to the essential tasks we all focused on to keep ourselves and our families safe and help our neighbors as much as possible. Throughout the pandemic those who are passionate about horse racing had to pursue other … Continue reading Advance Deposit Wagering
