Don’t Bypass The Double Or Pick-3

Horizontal wagers, or bets involving picking the Winners of multiple races in a row, are among the most glamorous in horse racing. Nothing gets bettors and the Daily Racing Blog fired up more than a juicy Pick-4 or Pick-5 sequence. But lest we forget their counterparts – the Daily Double and the Pick-3 – which often get lost in the high payout shuffle of the Pick-4 and … Continue reading Don’t Bypass The Double Or Pick-3

Welcome To The Spa !

There will always be thoroughbreds that battle back.  Ones that dig in down the home stretch, and find a reserve of power that propels them across the finish line.  These animals remind us of the exhilaration that one gets from giving everything, and pushing to, and possibly beyond ones limit.  These beautiful stallions sate our hunger for something that was once perhaps grand and noble … Continue reading Welcome To The Spa !

Glorious Saratoga

There will always be thoroughbreds that battle back.  Ones that dig in down the home stretch, and find a reserve of power that propels them across the finish line.  These animals remind us of the exhilaration that one gets from giving everything, and pushing to, and possibly beyond ones limit.  These beautiful stallions sate our hunger for something that was once perhaps grand and noble … Continue reading Glorious Saratoga

2023 Belmont Stakes Jockeys

Some of the best 3-year-old horses in the country and their riders are set to face off on Saturday, at Belmont Park in the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the romp in the park by SECRETARIAT, when Big Red demoralized the field on his way to Victory and the Triple Crown. On that day fifty years ago the G.O.A.T. was … Continue reading 2023 Belmont Stakes Jockeys

Mott To Train RICH STRIKE

The 2022 Kentucky Derby Winner RICH STRIKE is moving on up. The one-hit-wonder will join the stable of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott when the colt returns from a short break from racing. Eric Reed had been the trainer for RICH STRIKE since he claimed him from a $30,000 Maiden Claiming race at Churchill Downs in September 2021. In his most recent start, the 4-year-old son of KEEN ICE … Continue reading Mott To Train RICH STRIKE

Historic Belmont Stakes Upsets

The Belmont Stakes is the oldest of the three Triple Crown races, and given its longevity the contest has seen its fair share of upsets, with the majority of those have come in roughly the last third of the race’s 154-year history. During the post-World War II era, 20 horses have come into the Belmont Stakes with Wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, … Continue reading Historic Belmont Stakes Upsets

Advance Deposit Wagering

Over the past 17 years, ADW (Advance-Deposit Wagering) companies have established a permanent, and growing, foothold in the industry, constantly rolling out new technologies and promotions that have expanded the ways people can bet. Most of the basic principles of handicapping horse racing are just as valid when using an ADW account as they are at the track. Many folks grew accustomed to making online bets during Covid, when some/most … Continue reading Advance Deposit Wagering

Some Preakness Impressions

A few observations from the 2nd leg of the 2023 Triple Crown: Polarizing Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert made all the right moves in preparing his colt for the trip east to run in the Preakness Stakes. From equipment to the timing involved in shipping NATIONAL TREASURE from California to Baltimore, Baffert did not bungle his shot at Winning his record 8th Preakness. The addition of … Continue reading Some Preakness Impressions

Who Wins The Preakness ?

The $1.65 million Preakness Stakes is down to a field of seven. FIRST MISSION was scratched, which leaves Kentucky Derby Winner MAGE only six horses to beat, to pick up the second jewel in his Triple Crown bid. For the first time this century there will be only one horse from the Kentucky Derby to return in two weeks for the Preakness as MAGE will try … Continue reading Who Wins The Preakness ?

Meet The Preakness Jockeys

The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of America’s prestigious Triple Crown series and Winning the race rates mighty high with just about every jockey. There are several other Hall of Fame riders in this year’s Preakness field, as well several who’ll be making their first start in the race. Let’s take a look at each of this years jockeys and who they’re riding. #1 NATIONAL TREASURE: … Continue reading Meet The Preakness Jockeys