Horse Racing Archive

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes is now in the books.  Journalism defeated Gosger by 1/2 a length to secure the victory. Journalism finished second in the Kentucky Derby while derby winner Sovereignty did not run with his connections believing that resting for the Belmont would be in the best interest of the horse… Read More »

The Kentucky Derby is a special event that happens each year at Churchill Downs. Even those who aren’t horse racing fanatics feel inclined to not only watch but also wager on this big event. I found myself wondering just how much money was actually being wagered. What I found was staggering, especially considering we’re talking… Read More »

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is in the books. This year’s winner of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” was Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado.  Sovereignty went off at 5-to-1 and won by 1 1/2 lengths. On the morning of the race, Journalism was the odds-on favorite at 3-to-1. Journalism couldn’t quite… Read More »

The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. We are just a few days away from the big race. Coverage will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. For everything you need to know about betting… Read More »

We are less than a two away from the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. The 2025 “Run for the Roses” is set to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. With the field officially set and post positions drawn, I’m ready to release my early win/place/show predictions. The official… Read More »

Each Kentucky Derby brings a fresh crop of 3-year-olds looking to make their mark on the biggest stage in horse racing. While the horses change every year, the jockeys often look familiar. Top riders trusted with the chance to make history. These elite athletes are as much a part of the story as the horses… Read More »

Betting the 2025 Kentucky Derby The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is coming up fast, and whether you’re in it for the action, the tradition, or just the chance to cash a ticket, this is the one horse race nobody wants to miss. It’s a two-minute sprint that draws millions of dollars in bets… 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 »

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 »

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 »