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Long Shot Derby Winners Like Rich Strike Have Work Cut Out For Them In Preakness

Long shot Derby winners like 2022's unexpected champion Rich Strike aren't necessarily locked in as favorites for other Triple Crown races.

Posted on: May 11, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Talk About A Long Shot — Rich Strike Rallies For Stunning Upset To Win 2022 Kentucky Derby

Few saw it coming. All eyes were on Epicenter to be victorious in the 148th Run for the Roses when Rich Strike came from behind to win.

Posted on: May 9, 2022 | Fairway Jay

Kentucky Derby Lineup Lacks A Clear Favorite — It’s Anyone’s To Win

The Kentucky Derby preps are over. We're left with more questions than answers as to who will be the favorite at the 148th Run for the Roses.

Posted on: May 6, 2022 | Gerard Apadula

Betting Strategies: Kentucky Derby Day Brings Boatload Of Opportunities

Saturday is Kentucky Derby Day, and the eyes of the horse racing world will be fixed on Churchill Downs and its 14-race program.

Posted on: May 6, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Loaded And Soggy Kentucky Oaks Kicks Off 2022 Kentucky Derby Weekend

With an 80% chance of rain on Friday, it'll be a soggy time at this year's Kentucky Oaks, although the track is expected to dry out Saturday.

Posted on: May 6, 2022 | Fairway Jay

Mattress Mack Is Making Moves As Fixed-Odds Betting Lands In New Jersey

Fixed-odds betting arrives just in time for Derby wagering. Mattress Mack will bring a stack of cash to bet, influencing morning-line prices.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | Dave Bontempo

Kentucky Derby Medina Spirit, Baffert Fate Still Undetermined

This Year’s Kentucky Derby Brings Potential Torture, Exhilaration To Horse Bettors

The excitement for and anticipation of the Kentucky Derby couldn't be higher. Although there are early favorites, the race is anyone's to win.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Betting Strategies: How To Attack The 2022 Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is America’s most well-known horse race, and it’s coming up this Saturday. Here’s one strategy for betting the race.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Betting Strategies: Kicking Off Derby Week At Churchill Downs

It’s Derby week! They’ve been running since Tuesday, but the action really starts to heat up the Thursday prior to the Run for the Roses.

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Betting Strategies: Staying Afloat On A Wet Kentucky Oaks Day

The National Weather Service says Louisville could see an inch of rain or more on Kentucky Oaks day, so adjust your handicapping accordingly.

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Horse Racing News & Events

Long Shot Derby Winners Like Rich Strike Have Work Cut Out For Them In Preakness

Talk About A Long Shot — Rich Strike Rallies For Stunning Upset To Win 2022 Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Lineup Lacks A Clear Favorite — It’s Anyone’s To Win

Betting Strategies: Kentucky Derby Day Brings Boatload Of Opportunities

Loaded And Soggy Kentucky Oaks Kicks Off 2022 Kentucky Derby Weekend

Mattress Mack Is Making Moves As Fixed-Odds Betting Lands In New Jersey

This Year’s Kentucky Derby Brings Potential Torture, Exhilaration To Horse Bettors

Betting Strategies: How To Attack The 2022 Kentucky Derby

Betting Strategies: Kicking Off Derby Week At Churchill Downs

Betting Strategies: Staying Afloat On A Wet Kentucky Oaks Day

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Go Big Or Go Small, But Whatever You Do, Head To The Track This Weekend For Impressive Lineups

The ‘War By The Shore’ Attracts 8 Entries For $1 Million Haskell

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Talk About A Long Shot — Rich Strike Rallies For Stunning Upset To Win 2022 Kentucky Derby

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