HORSES
2022 Kentucky Derby Preview
The first Saturday in May is traditionally Derby Day. Hundreds of thousands of spectators come to Churchill Downs for the spectacle and the hope of hitting it
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2021 Belmont Stakes Preview
There won’t be a Triple Crown winner in 2021. Rombauer’s triumph at the Preakness Stakes spoiled that, and we won’t have two of the top horses at
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Horse Betting Past And Present
There’s no way of telling when the sport of racing horses began, nor is there any date that can be attached to its origins as a betting
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Playin’ On A Budget: The 2019 Kentucky Derby
Welcome to Playin’ on a Budget, the Kentucky Derby edition. We have $20 to bet on the Running of the Roses, so let's spend it wisely. Based
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The Major Events On The North American Horse Racing Calendar
One of the most appealing components of horse race betting is its ubiquity. Races are run year round and there are few if any days on which
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The Basics Of Betting A Horse Race
Betting a horse race looks significantly more difficult than it really is. This isn’t to say that successfully handicapping the races isn’t a monumental challenge but the
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Types Of Horse Racing Wagers: Exotic Bets
There are two types of horse racing wagers—straight bets, where you bet on a single horse in a single race and exotic bets, where you bet on
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Types Of Horse Racing Wagers: Single Race Exotic Bets
There are two types of horse racing wagers—straight bets, where you bet on a single horse in a single race and exotic bets, where you bet on
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Types of Horse Racing Wagers: Multiple Exotic Race Bets
There are two types of horse racing wagers—straight bets, where you bet on a single horse in a single race and exotic bets, where you bet on
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