The Kentucky Derby is a special event that happens each year at Churchill Downs. Even those that aren’t horse racing fanatics fill inclined to not only watch but wager on this big event. I found myself wondering just how much money was being wagered. What I found was staggering, considering we’re talking about something that lasts a mere… Read More »
We are less than a week away from the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. The 2021 “Run for the Roses” is set to take place on Saturday, May 1st. The race takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Coverage for will start at 2:30pm ET on NBC. Post time is set for 7:01pm… Read More »
The 147th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. We are just a few days away from the big race. For everything that you need to know about betting this race, check out my Kentucky Derby Betting Guide. I’ll also have my win/place/show picks posted shortly… Read More »
Each Kentucky Derby brings a new set of 3-year-olds to race on the biggest horse racing stage. One constant is the familiar faces on top the backs of these horses. It only makes sense to provide these horses with the best jockeys. These aren’t your typical athletes that you see across other sports. Jockeys are typically very… Read More »
It’s time to get out those fancy hats, as we are quickly approaching the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. It’s the biggest horse racing event of the year and arguably the quickest. There’s a reason it’s referred to as the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.” All you have to do is look at the yearly betting… Read More »
The 146th running of the Kentucky Derby is in the books. Authentic held on to defeat the betting favorite Tiz the Law for the win. Despite a poor break from the No. 18 post position, Authentic was able to regain his footing and take the early lead. Tiz the Law really closed strong and looked… Read More »
The 2020 Belmont Stakes is complete. Tiz the Law won the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown by a 3 3/4 lengths over Dr Post. Tiz the Law was a heavy favorite coming into the race and did not disappoint. This year’s race was much different than it has been in the past. In… Read More »
The final leg of the Triple Crown is just around the corner. The 2019 Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. For more information on the race and how to bet on the event, check out our Belmont betting guide. Known as the “The Test of Champions” for its grueling distance of 1.5 miles,… Read More »
The post positions for the 2019 Belmont Stakes have been set. Where a horse starts can play a key a role when it comes to horse racing. However, it’s not as big a factor at the 1 1/2 mile distance as it is for shorter races. That’s not to say you should ignore where a… Read More »
While the speed and stamina of each horse is critical, it is equally important to have a jockey that understands how to guide a horse around the grueling 1.5 mile track at Belmont Park. Experience for a jockey doesn’t guarantee success for the horse he’s riding, but it can definitely help that horse win the… Read More »
We are just a little over a week away from the 2019 Belmont Stakes, which will be the 151st running of this historic event. The hype and level of coverage of this race depend heavily on if there’s a horse with a chance to win the elusive Triple Crown. With Kentucky Derby winner Country House… Read More »
The 151st running of the Belmont Stakes is just a little over a week away. The race is scheduled for this Saturday, June 8 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. In 2015 American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. Prior to that the previous 13 horses that had won both the… Read More »
The 2019 Belmont Stakes will be the 151st running of the oldest Triple Crown event. The race will take place at Belmont Park in New York and is scheduled for Saturday, June 8. Unlike the Kentucky Derby, where there’s a buzz around the event no matter what the circumstances are, the excitement for the Belmont… Read More »
New to horse racing and looking to get started this week at the Belmont? This article will get you up to speed in a hurry. Check out our Belmont betting odds to find out who is the favorite to win. For more information on the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes, take a look at my… Read More »
The 144th running of the Preakness Stakes is now in the books. War of Will defeated both Everfast and Owendale by 1 1/4 lengths to secure the victory. War of Will finished 7th at the Kentucky Derby, but remember his run was interfered with by Maximum Security. This was far from how a lot of… Read More »
We are a little less than a week away from the 2019 Preakness Stakes. For those of you looking to wager on the big race this weekend, I’ve provided my win/place/show predictions. As well as some analysis to support my selections. This will be the 144th running of the Preakness at Pimlico. The race is… Read More »
We are just a few days away from the 2019 Preakness Stakes. For those of you who don’t know, it’s held at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The actual race itself is schedule for 6:18 EST on Saturday, May 18. While the Kentucky Derby is capped at 20 horses, only 14 spots are made… Read More »
The 144th running of the Preakness Stakes is just around the corner. The second leg of the Triple Crown comes just two weeks after the Kentucky Derby. While not quite as big of an event as the Derby, this is a special event. Just not so much this year. That’s because Kentucky Derby winner, Country… Read More »
Whether you are a horse racing enthusiast or not, most are aware of what is known as the Triple Crown. For those of you who don’t, it’s a 3-race event for three-year-old thoroughbreds. It consists of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. It all starts with the Derby, which is run on the… Read More »