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Still Going: Gulfstream Rainbow Pick Six at $1.3M and Rising

There wasn’t a unique winner of the Gulfstream Park Rainbow Pick 6 last week, so the pool continues to carry over. As of now, it’s up to a whopping $1,331,900. To get in on the Pick 6, all you need is $0.20. The goal is to pick the winners of six consecutive races. If that […]

Posted on: March 23, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Fonner Park: Finding a Racing Balance Amidst a Pandemic

As safety precautions took hold across America in the past several weeks in response to COVID-19, they affected nearly everyone in every industry. Health authorities and government officials limited – or even prohibited altogether – public gatherings. Casinos and racetracks were not exempt. Racetracks depend upon wagering for their livelihoods. Spectators and bettors – sometimes […]

Posted on: March 22, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Coronavirus Infection Leads to Aqueduct Suspending Racing

The New York Racing Association announced on March 19 that live racing at the Aqueduct Racetrack would be suspended indefinitely after a track worker tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday morning. Aqueduct took in over $17 million in wagers last weekend as it conducted its Friday, Saturday, and Sunday races without fan attendance. The race […]

Posted on: March 20, 2020 | Dave Consolazio

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 21, 2020

At least there’s still horse racing. While some tracks across the US have suspended operations due to the Covid-19 crisis, others remain up and running for the time being, albeit without spectators. A little diversion sounds fantastic right about now, and we have one to look forward to thanks to a busy racing schedule over […]

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | Christopher Feery

NTRA President Expresses Optimism In Teleconference

The COVID-19 pandemic is upending daily life as we know it. The ripple effects continue to be felt everywhere, including throughout the horse racing community. The postponement of major races and closures of certain tracks has resulted in a strong sense of uncertainty. On Tuesday, National Thoroughbred Racing Association President and CEO Alex Waldrop participated […]

Posted on: March 18, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Moved to September

The world of horse racing is in a state of flux, a new state of uncertainty. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase in scope and severity in the United States, the entirety of the horse racing world is changing to adapt. There is no racetrack in America allowing spectators. Some tracks are postponing races […]

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Gulfstream Carryover Sures $1M

One of the most popular horse racing carryover jackpots has once again reached an eye-popping number. The Gulfstream Park Pick 6 Jackpot hasn’t been hit for awhile, and the total carryover has climbed to a whopping $1,003,138 as of this writing. What is the Gulstream Park Pick 6? It’s known as the Rainbow Pick 6. […]

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | Christopher Feery

Coronavirus Concerns Prompt Closures and Racing with No Fans

The spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) around the world reached a peak over the past week. Throughout Europe and now the United States, public gatherings are being restricted or prohibited, and quarantines are becoming very common. Schools are closing, restaurants and bars are shutting down, and people are encouraged to stay home. As these quarantining […]

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Triple Crown Contender War Emblem Dies at 21

War Emblem is a recognizable name around the world, far beyond the world of horse racing. The American Thoroughbred was strong and fast on the track but a bit disagreeable to people. That didn’t stop him from running more than a dozen races and winning more than half of them. Two races in particular endeared […]

Posted on: March 13, 2020 | Jennifer Newell

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 14, 2020

A pair of Kentucky Derby prep races highlights a busy Saturday slate of horse racing action. Let’s take a look at those two races in full detail, as well as all of the other major stakes races set to take place. Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) Nope, no typo – that’s the actual listed name for […]

Posted on: March 13, 2020 | Christopher Feery