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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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Arrest Gives Dettori Good Shot in His Final Derby

Arrest Gives Dettori Good Shot in His Final Derby

Jockey Frankie Dettori believes he is going into his final Betfred Derby with a “great chance” aboard Arrest, who will be his mount in the 244th running of

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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 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
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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Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Includes 80 Races

Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series Includes 80 Races

Breeders’ Cup Limited today announced the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series: Win and You’re In schedule of 80 races in 11 countries. Each winner will receive automatic qualifying

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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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