The 2018 Belmont Stakes is complete. All the hype coming in was on Justify’s attempt at winning the Triple Crown and he didn’t disappoint. Justify left no doubt about this one, as he cruised to the win over runner-up Gronkowski. Justify became the 13th thoroughbred to win the Triple Crown. It was the second Triple… Read More »
The post positions for the 2018 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 horse starts. Horses on… Read More »
The final leg of the Triple Crown is just around the corner. The 2018 Belmont Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, June 9. 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 »
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 sucess for the horse he’s riding, but it can definiltey help that horse win the… Read More »
We are just a little over a week away from the 2018 Belmont Stakes, which will be the 150th 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 Always Dreaming… Read More »
The 2018 Belmont Stakes will be the 150th running of the oldest Triple Crown event. The race will take place at Belmont Park in New York and is scheduled for Saturday, June 9. The anticipation for this event relies on whether or not there’s a horse who can win the Triple Crown. Luckily this year we have… Read More »
The 150th running of the Belmont Stakes is just a little over a week away. The race is scheduled for this Saturday, June 9 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 »
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 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, take a look at my… Read More »
The 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes is now in the books. 2018 Kentucky Derby winner Justify lived up to the hype and cashed in as the overwhelming favorite at Pimlico. Conditions were far from ideal. The track was a muddy mess from all the rain, plus heavy fog surrounded the track at post time. Derby… Read More »
We are a little less than a week away from the 2018 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 143rd running of the Preakness at Pimlico. The race is… Read More »
We are just a little over a week away from the 2018 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 19. While the Kentucky Derby is capped at 20 horses, only 14 spots… Read More »
The 143rd 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. All eyes will be on Derby winner Justify. Can he follow in the footsteps of… Read More »
The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is in the books. Justify lived up to the hype as one of the odds-on favorites, taking command and finishing strong on the sloppy track. Final winning time was clocked at 2:04:20. Typically this is a race where you want to look for some long shots to sneak into the… 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 »
We are less than a week away from the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. The 2018 “Run for the Roses” is set to take place on Saturday, May 5th. 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 6:34pm ET. Get… Read More »
The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. We are just a little over a week away from the big race. As of right now there are 25 horses with odds available. We can be assured at least five of those listed won’t be… Read More »
It’s time to get out those fancy hats, as we are quickly approaching the 144th 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.” Sign up at GTBets and get a 100% match bonus up to… 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 »
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 »