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Six Go to Gate in Los Alamitos Derby

Six Go to Gate in Los Alamitos Derby

Skinner, who has been scratched twice since finishing a close third in the Grade I Santa Anita Derby April 8, tops a field of six in the $125,000-guaranteed

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Five Graded Stakes on Tap Saturday at Woodbine

Five Graded Stakes on Tap Saturday at Woodbine

A pair of Grade 2 turf stakes, the $200,000 Highlander, and $175,000 Nassau, share the spotlight with a trio of other graded stakes as part of the Canada

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Coffeewithchris and Prince of Jericho Battle Again in Concern

Coffeewithchris and Prince of Jericho Battle Again in Concern

Stakes winners Coffeewithchris and Prince of Jericho, who battled each other in stakes races throughout the winter and spring, will meet up again for the first time since

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Horse Racing Betting
Preakness Stakes: Mage Looks Tough at Short Price

Preakness Stakes: Mage Looks Tough at Short Price

A field of seven line up in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday and morning line favorite Mage is looking as if he is going to

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Nine Now Go in Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico

Nine Now Go in Black Eyed Susan at Pimlico

A competitive field of nine three-year-old fillies go in Friday’s $300,000 Black Eyed Susan (G2) at Pimlico Race Course, the highlight of an outstanding 14-race card. There are

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Looking for an Upset in Florida Derby

Looking for an Upset in Florida Derby

The Todd Pletcher trained Forte comes into the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) as the imposing favorite, but let’s look for a mild upset in the marquee event

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Triple Crown
National Treasure Game Winner of Preakness Stakes

National Treasure Game Winner of Preakness Stakes

National Treasure led from the start and held off a game Blazing Sevens the length of the stretch to win the 148th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of

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Preakness Stakes: Mage Looks Tough at Short Price

Preakness Stakes: Mage Looks Tough at Short Price

A field of seven line up in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday and morning line favorite Mage is looking as if he is going to

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Mage Takes on Seven New Shooters in Preakness Stakes

Mage Takes on Seven New Shooters in Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mage was installed as the 8-5 favorite on the morning line for Saturday’s $1.65 million Preakness Stakes (G1) after drawing Post 3 at Monday’s

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Breeders' Cup
Royal Ascot Features Four Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races

Royal Ascot Features Four Breeders’ Cup Challenge Races

The first races of the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series to be run in Europe will be staged next week in Britain when the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting

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Songline Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth in Yasuda Kinen Repeat

Songline Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth in Yasuda Kinen Repeat

Surging to the front inside the final 100 meters, Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.’s 5-year-old mare Songline (JPN) successfully defended her Yasuda Kinen (G1) title June 4 with a

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Breeders’ Cup Mile Berth at Stake in Shoemaker

Breeders’ Cup Mile Berth at Stake in Shoemaker

One of three talented turf runners from the Phil D’Amato barn, Irish-bred Gold Phoenix heads an outstanding field of 11 three-year-olds and up in the Grade I, $500,000

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Horse Race Betting 101
Exacta Betting

Exacta Betting

Betting an Exacta is one of the most popular wagers among horseplayers. The Exacta is simply picking the top two finishers in a race in the exact order.

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Trifecta Betting

Trifecta Betting

If you are looking to get more “exotic” than placing a Win wager or playing an Exacta, the Trifecta bet may be for you. To place a Trifecta

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Pick 4 and Pick 5 Betting

Pick 4 and Pick 5 Betting

Over the past decade the Pick 4 and Pick 5 wagers have become two of the most popular bets among horseplayers. Both offer a shot of making a

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Breeders' Cup Stretch Runs