And we’re off on the road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Yes, more than a dozen Derby point qualifiers are in the books, with more than a dozen to go before moving on to the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. The results of the early prep races have given bettors and casual racing […]...
Gulfstream Park is set to close out the year in spectacular fashion with one of the most anticipated sprint fixtures of the winter meet. The $165,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes, a Grade 3 dirt sprint for three-year-olds and older, takes center stage on Saturday, December 27, 2025, offering race fans a th...
Santa Anita runs major stakes on the main track, it’s usually all about Bob Baffert. On Sunday, it will be much more of the same when the Great Race Place begins its rain-delayed 91st winter meet. Three of the card’s six stakes are on dirt, and Baffert has entered 10 horses, including five in th...
The Kentucky Derby remains one of the most iconic racing events in America, hosted each year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Fans from across the world tune in to watch the fastest three-year-old Thoroughbreds compete for glory, while bettors search for value...
As bettors finetune their handicapping skills for 2026, let’s take a Top 10 look at the most compelling horse racing stories of 2025. On and off the track, thoroughbred racing delivered so many highs and lows -- an unusual twist in the Triple Crown, the death of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas...
The Road to the 152nd Run for the Roses Begins to Crystallize As the winter chill settles over the horse racing world, the heat is just beginning to rise on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. For horse racing enthusiasts and seasoned handicappers alike, this is the most electrifying time of the year. W...
With the new year upon us, and 2-year-olds turning 3 on Jan. 1, the Road to the Kentucky Derby is ready to turn a bit more serious. For bettors analyzing promising prospects to Run for the Rose on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, a few new names popped into the picture over […]...
The road to the 152nd Run for the Roses demands more than just raw talent; it requires a calculated progression of athletic performance that culminates on the first Saturday in May. Serious handicappers know that early-season flashes of brilliance often fade, while the true champions build a foundat...
The Allure and Danger of the Early Season Hype Train The road to the First Saturday in May begins long before the mint juleps start flowing at Churchill Downs. Sharp bettors recognize that the early prep season represents the most volatile period for Kentucky Derby betting. During this timeframe, th...
The "Road to the Kentucky Derby" officially ignites this weekend at Fair Grounds Race Course as a wide-open field of juveniles gathers for the fifth running of the $100,000 Gun Runner Stakes. This 1 1/16-mile contest serves as the premier local kickoff for New Orleans’ Derby prep series, offering ...
The Stakes are High for the 2025 Springboard Mile The racing world turns its eyes to Oklahoma City this weekend as Remington Park hosts its crown jewel, the $300,000 Springboard Mile. This race represents much more than a local stakes trophy; it serves as a critical junction on the Road to the 2026 ...
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