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
The 2024 Kentucky Derby is a mere 4 months away, and the Derby preps will be coming hard and fast now- leading up to the first Saturday in May. Beginning in 2013, the Kentucky Derby prep races were officially bundled under the banner of The Road To The Kentucky Derby. Known fondly as the Derby Trail, the introduction of the prep series has led to a … Continue reading Derby Preps
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
A.P. INDY was seemingly born to greatness. He was sired by Triple Crown Winner SEATTLE SLEW. His successful dam (mother), WEEKEND SURPRISE, was no surprise, as she was sired by SECRETARIAT, another Triple Crown Champion. Good gosh, talk about royal progeny. Wealthy, ambitious owners will pay massive sums for such regal bloodlines, so it was no surprise that Japanese owner Tomonori Tsurumaki went to $2.9 million dollars before the auctioneer’s hammer fell at the Keeneland July yearling … Continue reading A.P. INDY- What If ?
It was announced last week that the Breeders’ Cup– one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, will be hosted by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club again in 2025. Having been announced previously as the host in 2024, the picturesque track will now host the World Championships in consecutive seasons. Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean in San Diego County, Del Mar … Continue reading Del Mar To Host Back-Back Breeders’ Cup
There’s one horseracing term that immediately inspires respect, and even awe from people within the racing industry, long-time railbirds, and even from those with little knowledge of the sport – the Triple Crown. The difficulty of capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, at three different distances, on three tracks, all in the span of five weeks can not be overstated. That task is such a tall … Continue reading Triple Crown Fascination
