Author: Caroline Sumner

Horse Betting 101

Your Everything Guide to Royal Ascot

Caroline Sumner

By Caroline Sumner

Originally founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Royal Ascot is attended by the British Royal Family each year and is considered to be one of the highlights of the summer. Each June, approximately 300,000 pe...

Horse Betting 101

Commonly Used Bits in Horse Racing

Caroline Sumner

By Caroline Sumner

A bit is a piece of metal that goes into the horse’s mouth and is then controlled by a set of reins (long leather or nylon lines) that are attached to the bit and extend to a rider’s hands. A hors...

Horse Betting 101

Jockey Silks: Commonly Asked Questions

Caroline Sumner

By Caroline Sumner

Silks, also known as “colors”, are the colorful jackets and helmet covers that a jockey wears in a race; they are used to silently announce the owner of the horse and to also help identify the hor...

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How to Place Multi-Race Bets

Caroline Sumner

By Caroline Sumner

Once you have become successful predicting the outcome of single races, you can try your luck at wagering on multiple races at once. Daily Double Also known as “the double,” this is the simplest m...

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How to Place Single-Race Wagers

Caroline Sumner

By Caroline Sumner

Choosing which type of wager to place and placing a wager can be intimidating for the first-time horseplayer. Thankfully, becoming familiar with the types of wagers and knowing what to look for can he...

White Abarrio Powers to Easy Win in Pegasus World Cup
January 25, 2025
Wiping tears from his eyes, Saffie Joseph, Jr. was one happy trainer after watching White Abarrio sweep into the lead and roll to victory in …Read More »
Speed King Pulls an Upset in Southwest Stakes
January 25, 2025
The favorites faltered, and that left clear sailing for longshot Speed King to win the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) on Saturday at Oaklawn Park …Read More »
Spirit of St. Louis Lands a Victory in Pegasus World Cup Turf
January 25, 2025
Spirit of St Louis, named for the craft that carried “Lucky Lindberg” on the historic cross-Atlantic journey, flew through the lane to win the $1 …Read More »
2025 Pegasus World Cup Preview: Picks, Odds and Contenders
January 25, 2025
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) attracted an intriguing field of 12 for Saturday’s renewal at Gulfstream Park. Just how intriguing? Consider the …Read More »
Pegasus World Cup Contender Profile: WHITE ABARRIO
January 25, 2025
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) is Saturday, Jan. 25, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The race is for 4-year-olds and …Read More »

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