Handicapping Contests: A Much Needed Boost for Our Game

Handicapping Contests: A Much Needed Boost for Our Game

Handicapping Contests – A Much Needed Boost for Our Game There is one area of our business that is bucking most of the trends in our industry in that it is experiencing significant GROWTH on a year to year basis:  Handicapping contests.  Whether it be a free on-line contest sponsored by…

Daily Racing Form Explained

Daily Racing Form Explained

Daily Racing Form Explained The Daily Racing Form, “America’s Turf Authority Since 1894”, is easily the most recognizable name in horse racing media and the company behind the appropriately named “Daily Racing Form”, a vital tool few horseplayers can live without. While the company started in 1894 as a media…

Betting on Horse Racing | An Introduction

Betting on Horse Racing | An Introduction

Betting on Horse Racing | An Introduction Betting on horse racing can be a daunting task for first time visitors. The terminology is complicated, the odds make no sense, and figuring out if you won can feel like a jigsaw puzzle. For those interested in picking a winner; you can…

Kentucky Derby – What It Might Take to Make It to the Gate

A brief look at the history of the Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby, the crown jewel of American thoroughbred racing, will be run for the 141st time on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Inspiration for the race dates back to mid 19th century England when Col….

2015 Eclipse Awards – Picking the Champion 3 YR Old Male

2015 Eclipse Awards – The Quest Cinema has the Oscar’s, television has the Emmy’s, and thoroughbred racing has the Eclipse Awards. Founded in 1971 and sponsored by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB), the Eclipse Awards are an annual celebration of the champion’s of the thoroughbred racing…

Soul Driver Eyes Gr 3 $150K Cecil B. De Mille Stakes

Soul Driver Eyes Gr 3 $150K Cecil B. De Mille Stakes

Soul Driver Eyes Grade 3 $150K Cecil B. DeMille Stakes Soul Driver tackles graded stakes competition for the first time on Sunday, November 30th, in the Grade 3 Cecil B. De Mille Stakes at Del Mar. Formerly ran as the Grade 3 Generous Stakes at Hollywood Park, the 1 mile turf…

Soul Driver Breaks Maiden at Santa Anita. Bloom Racing Sends Out 3 Runners Breeders' Cup Week

Soul Driver Breaks Maiden at Santa Anita. Bloom Racing Sends Out 3 Runners Breeders' Cup Week

Soul Driver picked up career victory #1 with an impressive Maiden allowance score going 1 1/8 on the turf at Santa Anita. Jockey Tyler Baze and Soul stalked the speed early,  moved up along the backside, took the lead at the top of the stretch, and finished strongly for the…