Horse Racing Articles & Information

5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Bet on a Favorite in Horse Racing

September 22, 2017 by Noah Davis

The first thing anyone thinks about when they hear about the next big horse race is which horse is favored. The second? Whether or not they left the oven on. In reality, we shouldn’t be this knee-jerky. We should also…

10 Horse Races You Need to Bet on Every Year

September 19, 2017 by Noah Davis

Elite horse racing is back with the arrival of fall, as horse racing enthusiasts and bettors alike can start preparing for some of the best events starting in October. There are seemingly always smaller horse races to stumble upon and…

Horse Racing: Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe Preview and Early Odds

September 18, 2017 by Philip Andrews

Europe’s premier horse race is just three weeks away with the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe returning to Paris on October 1st. The race will be held at beautiful Chantilly Racecourse for the second straight year while its normal home, historic…

2017 Breeders Cup Classic: Early Odds and Predictions

September 11, 2017 by Matthew Reese

Though the Kentucky Derby may be more popular among casual horse racing enthusiasts, those who know Thoroughbreds best consider the Breeders’ Cup Classic to be the crown jewel of their sport. Past champions of the annual 1 ¼ mile race…

2017 Royal Ascot Day 5

June 13, 2017 by Ben Archer

*This is Part 5 of the Royal Ascot Series. You can read Parts 1 through 4 here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 The final day of Royal Ascot gets underway with the Listed CHESHAM STAKES and the…

Royal Ascot Day 4 – June 23, 2017

June 12, 2017 by Ben Archer

*This is Part 4 of the Royal Ascot Series. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. The fourth day of Royal Ascot begins with the Albany Stakes, a 6f event for two-year-old fillies, and…

127 Horse Racing Terms Defined and Explained

June 10, 2017 by Randy Ray

Exact numbers for worldwide horse race betting aren’t published, but it’s safe to say that it’s well into the billions of dollars. The Kentucky Derby had over 193 million bet on it in 2016 and the Belmont Stakes had over…

Belmont Stakes 2017: Background, Current Odds and Our Prediction

June 10, 2017 by Jason Lee

This weekend marks the 149th running of the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race! It is known in the industry as the “Test of the Champion” as it is the third and final race in the prestigious Triple Crown of thoroughbred…

Royal Ascot Day 3 – June 22, 2017

June 9, 2017 by Ben Archer

*This is Part 3 of the Royal Ascot Series. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. The third day at Royal Ascot is the jewel in the crown, for it features the race the whole meeting centers…

Royal Ascot Day 2 – June 21, 2017

June 7, 2017 by Ben Archer

The second day begins with the Group 3 JERSEY STAKES which has a rich tradition of providing exciting finishes, and last year was no exception when Ribchester came fast and last to score. This year’s renewal has DREAM CASTLE at…