- Think Of the Child Support Payments| Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again as horse owners and trainers look at the new crop of thoroughbred yearlings and try and divine who will be the next Triple Crown, Travers Stakes, or Breeders’ Cup champion. The prestigious Fasig-Tipton annual sales are in progress, and the company is celebrating its 91st year as the oldest [...]
- Animal Kingdom and rider John Velazquez ride to victory at the 2011 Kentucky Derby| Leave a Comment
In an upset that shocked the record-breaking 164,000-plus crowd who gathered at Churchill Downs today, Animal Kingdom took home the win at the 2011 Kentucky Derby. The official win/place/show was: Animal Kingdom, Nehro and Mucho Macho Man. Shackleford came in fourth place. Jockey John Velazquez was slated to ride Uncle Mo, who scratched earlier this [...]
- 2010 Triple Crown countdown and Kentucky Derby prep races| Leave a Comment
The countdown to the 2010 Triple Crown starts now with six huge Kentucky Derby prep races taking place over the next three Saturdays: SATURDAY, APRIL 3 (NBC Sports, Santa Anita, 5-6 p.m. ET): Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby, 1 1/8 miles, Santa Anita Grade I, $750,000 Wood Memorial, 1 1/8 miles, Aqueduct Get your [...]
- Dubai World Cup Official Opening of $2 Billion| Leave a Comment
Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday confirmed March 27th as the official grand opening of the new US $2 billion Meydan Grandstand and Race Track — the day of the world’s richest horse race: the Dubai World Cup. However, venue organizers say it’s ready now and it will host Dubai’s first race of the [...]
- Horse racing lovers| Leave a Comment
Horse racing fans love to bet against the favorites for a reason: if a longshot wins, the payout is big. This weekend at the races, the favorites to win the Malibu Stakes and La Brea Stakes were once again beaten by longshots: and if you were to ask anyone in attendance at either $300,000 Grade [...]
- 2010 Kentucky Derby Winner| Leave a Comment
If history lends a hand at Saturday’s $750,000 Grade 1 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park, the winner here could also go on to win the 2010 Kentucky Derby. If you’re looking for Futurity horse racing odds, Breeders’ Cup Juvenile alumni Lookin at Lucky and Noble’s Promise are likely to start, as well as Seattle Ruler. [...]
- Louisiana Champions Day Classic| Leave a Comment
The $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic takes place Saturday, Dec. 12th at Fair Grounds Race Course. Set to make a return visit to the Louisiana-bred all-day event are thoroughbreds Break Up, Star Production and Star Guitar. There are only six horses scheduled to take to the starting gate for the Classic, but Star Guitar will [...]
- Bodog offers 15% Rebate on Santa Anita and Breeders’ Cup Exotic Wagers| Leave a Comment
Celebrate Bodog’s 15th anniversary with a 15% rebate on all exotic wagers placed on any race held at Santa Anita Park leading up to the 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Win, place or show bets are easy and fun to place at Bodog Sportsbook, but exotic wagers are just as easy and they add a [...]