Veterans Day
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Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11th to honor military veterans. Perhaps the most largely unrecognized, and sometimes altogether forgotten veterans are the horses that served alongside the soldiers. Since the domestication of the horse, humans and horses have shared a partnership that has been integral to the thriving of civilizations. Horses were essential in agriculture, transportation,… Continue reading Veterans Day
A Few Good Races Remain
Alas, the Breeders’ Cup has come and gone, but there are still a few meaningful Stakes races left to run in 2019. With that in mind, here are four races you won’t want to miss finishing off the calendar year: The Clark (G1): November 29th. 1 1/8 miles, for 3-years old and up at Churchill Downs. One of the two races where MAXIMUM SECURITY might run … Continue reading A Few Good Races Remain
How To Bet An Exacta
An Exacta wager is an easy proposition. Seemingly. But betting an Exacta can present a challenge on several levels. There is, of course, the primary need to analyze past performances (always) and decide which horses are going to finish first and second. Yet because of the inherently lower payoffs as opposed to what you’ll find in a Pick 3 or Pick 4, you’ll need to … Continue reading How To Bet An Exacta
Vintage Vino
Let’s raise a glass to VINO ROSSO. Nothing could stop him this time. The 4-year-old son of CURLIN, an enigma for much of his career, finally put it all together in Winning (just as the Daily Racing Blog had predicted on Friday) the $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic by 4 ¼-lengths over MCKINZIE on Saturday at Santa Anita Park. It was the first Classic victory for … Continue reading Vintage Vino
Breeders’ Cup Classic
This year’s edition of the $6 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Classic– the signature event of championship weekend, is shaping up as one of the most wide-open in recent memory. This is a result of what’s been a largely muddled season in the older male and 3-year-old dirt divisions. It also means plenty will be on the line with regards to year-end Eclipse Awards in what should … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Classic
Juvenile Fillies
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies race is Friday at Santa Anita Park. It is run on the dirt at a distance of 1 mile & 1/16th. It is race seven on the card, with a scheduled Post Time of 5:32 Eastern Time. The contest has a purse of 2 million dollars. Here then is a look at the field of nine: #1 DONNA VELOCE [ML … Continue reading Juvenile Fillies
The Queen Of Horse Racing
This years Breeders’ Cup will offer a unique slate of programming in commemoration of ZENYATTA — one of the greatest racehorses of all time. This celebration is being held on the 10th anniversary of her historic Victory at Santa Anita Park in the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic, when she became the first-ever female to Win the world-renowned race. “ZENYATTA’s accomplishments are among the most legendary … Continue reading The Queen Of Horse Racing
The Fayette Stakes
The Grade 2, $200,000 dollar Fayette Stakes for 3-year-olds and up, which is run at a mile and eighth on the dirt, is set for Saturday as the final stakes race of Keeneland‘s fall meet. The Fayette attracted a field of 10 and includes some familiar names from the Older Male division as well as the Triple Crown series, along with an intriguing outsider who is riding … Continue reading The Fayette Stakes
BC Wagers & Guaranteed Pools
The Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday announced the wagering menu and guaranteed multi-race pools for the 2019 championships set for November 1st and 2nd at Santa Anita Park. There will be a total of 10 races (five Breeders’ Cup races) on day one – Future Stars Friday. Saturday’s card will have a total of 12 races, nine of which are Breeders’ Cup events. The Friday program … Continue reading BC Wagers & Guaranteed Pools
Breeders’ Cup Primer
The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is the exclamation point to the racing season. It is the crescendo, the best of the best, the World Series of Thoroughbred horse racing. Huge purses, top-class horses, and large fields promise the crowning of Champions and cashing of big Winning bets. But just what is the Breeders’ Cup, and why is it so important? With the 2019 edition just two weeks … Continue reading Breeders’ Cup Primer
