When is Kentucky Derby 2020? The 146th Running of the Kentucky Derby will NOT be held on the first Saturday of May. Instead, it will be held on the “First Saturday in September”, sounds strange doesn’t it. This is the third time in history that the Legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY had to move the date of the Kentucky…
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All the fields are set for the 2019 Breeders Cup Contenders this weekend at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Ca. The Breeders Cup races start with (5) races on Friday, November, 1st and continue with (9) races on Saturday, November, 2nd. It’s all about the best 2-year olds from America as well as the top contenders from overseas as they…
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We’re less than 2 weeks away from horse racing biggest 2-day event, the 2019 Breeders Cup World Championship Races. The Breeders Cup Races will take place on Friday, November, 1st & Saturday, November 2nd at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA. There are a total of fourteen (14) Breeders Cup World Championship Races scheduled for the 2-days. Starting off on…
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Yes, it’s True! Horse Racing Canceled at several tracks today. With the heat and humidity hitting many areas of the U.S. this weekend some of the Racetracks Canceled Horse Racing. An excessive heat warning is in effect for today with temperatures in parts of the United States climbing into the 100’s. By adding in the heat index, it will feel…
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The Royal Family really know how to throw a Party! The 2019 Royal Ascot Festival is Five Days of Horse Racing Spectacular Events. It has been Britain’s Sporting Tradition for over 300-years. It all started back in 1711, Queen Anne purchased the land near a village called East Cote and the first race was on August 11, 1711. Handicap Races…
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It has been a very tough year in the horse racing world. Santa Anita Park Race Track in southern California has been in the news lately and not in a good way. There have been 24 horses that had to be euthanized since January 1, 2019, due to an injury at Santa Anita Park. Santa Anita Park racing season started…
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The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown Races is up next with the 2019 Belmont Stakes. It will be held on Saturday, June 8th at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. This is the 151st running of the Belmont Stakes Race and 108th time this event has taken place at Belmont Park. Belmont Stakes has a Purse of $1.5 million…
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Even though there isn’t going to be Triple Crown Winner this year there are other exciting races happening around the racing world. The 2019 Breeders Cup Challenge Races are underway and have been since December 2018. It’s the “Win & Your In” Series features 86 Races in 11 Countries. Thoroughbreds battle it out in Eighty-Six (86) Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races…
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Looking for a Perfect Gift for a Horse Racing Fan? Here are some of our Favorite Horse Racing Fan Gifts Under $20. Horse Racing Gifts for Birthday’s, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, or just for the heck of it. If someone you know enjoys the Sport of Horse Racing they will love any one of these gift ideas. …
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Now that the dust has settled with the 2019 Kentucky Derby, it’s time to turn our attention to the 2019 Preakness Stakes. The 2019 Preakness Stakes will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. This is the second leg out of the threes races for the Triple Crown Races. This Saturday will be…
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The 145th Kentucky Derby will go down in history! For the first time in the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby, the horse that crossed the finish line first DID NOT WIN. The horse that came in 2nd becomes the 2019 Kentucky Derby Winner. Country House Wins 2019 Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security who crossed the finish line first was…
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Congratulations Country House Wins the 2019 Kentucky Derby The 2019 Kentucky Derby – 145th Run for the Roses is finally upon us. This year’s race is wide open which could lead to huge payouts. Tune in to witness “The most exciting 2 minutes in sports” on Saturday, May, 4th on NBC. Post time is scheduled for 6:46 p.m. ET…
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Friday, May 3rd, 2019 the Fillies will be running for the Lilies in the 143rd Kentucky Oaks. The 2019 Kentucky Oaks Race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky starts off the Kentucky Derby Weekend Events. This year’s Kentucky Oaks will be run at a mile and eighth and a field of 14 horses. 2019 Kentucky Oaks is Race 11…
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So what are some of the horse racing betting tips that I pay attention to? Well first off, I’ll need to see the Past Performance history of each horse in the races. To do this, I’ll purchase a Daily Racing Form at the track or purchase the STATS Race Lens online. With all the statistical data right at your fingertips,…
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What is a Pick 4 in Horse Racing? Simply put, a bettor must pick the winning horse of 4 consecutive races to win this type of bet. Most North American race tracks offer a Pick 4 Wager throughout their race card. Typically, a track will offer two Pick 4 Races on the card, and Early Pick 4 and a Late…
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Gifts for Any Horse Racing Fans Don’t know what to get that Horse Racing Fan on your Holiday List? Kentucky Derby Shop has plenty to choose from. Kentucky Derby Shop Kentucky Derby Women’s Purse Holder – Black Price: $24.99 Kentucky Derby Picnic Blanket Price: $54.99 Kentucky Derby Women’s Rose & Horse Shoe Cap – Black Price: $29.99 Kentucky Derby…
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2019 Kentucky Oaks Prep Races The 2019 Kentucky Oaks Prep Races started on Septemeber 15th 2018 with the Pocahontas Stakes Race at Churchill Downs. There are a total of 30 American Races where points are calculated toward the 2019 Kentucky Oaks Race. This year it will be the 144th running of the Kentucky Oaks Race which will be held on Friday, May…
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The 2019 Kentucky Derby Prep Races are underway and continue throughout April 13, 2019. There are 35 American Races, 7 European Races, and 4 Japan Races with a total of 46 Kentucky Derby Prep Races. European and Japan Races each carved out one spot for a potential horse. 2019 Kentucky Derby Prep Races lead up to the 145th Kentucky Derby on May…
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TVG.com Free Horse Handicapping Contests Do you have what it takes to Win up to $100K? If you are like me and enjoy the sport of horse racing and betting on the ponies, you’re going to want to be apart of TVG’s Weekly Free Horse Handicapping Contests. TVG.com offers two shots every week to each member to participate in the Free…
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Congratulations to City of Light on Winning the 2019 Pegasus World Cup Invitational. City of Light beat out Accelerate on a sloppy track at Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale Beach, Florida. This was City of Light and Accelerate last race before going out to stud. Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano rode City of Light at nine furlongs on the main track…
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