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Rush For Derby Standings Begins This Weekend With Pair Of 100-Point Races

Derby prep races are back this weekend, with a pair of 100-point races on the schedule. The Louisiana Derby and UAE Derby post on Saturday.

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Recovering Gambling Addict Ted Hartwell Continues To Recovery For Problem Gamblers

Former pro poker player Ted Hartwell provides to problem gamblers through National Council on Problem Gambling programs.

Posted on: March 21, 2022 | Dave Bontempo

march is problem gambling awareness month

A Trifecta Of Tough Love — Insider Betting And Problem Gambling Awareness Converge To Protect The Public Interest

Problem Gambling Awareness Month collides with two instances of insider betting, one in horse racing and one in the NFL.

Posted on: March 21, 2022 | Dave Bontempo

Oaklawn Holds The Biggest Purses This Weekend With The Essex And Whitmore On Saturday

Oaklawn Park has two six-figure purses on the table, seeing rematches in the Essex and the Whitmore. There are no Derby Prep races this week.

Posted on: March 18, 2022 | Dave Bontempo

Plenty of ‘Horses’ to Watch, Even With No Derby Preps This Weekend

With no Derby prep races happening this weekend, bettors can look to the horses vying for a spot in the NCAA bracket.

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Betting Strategies: Handicapping Saturday’s All-Stakes Pick Four At Tampa Bay Downs

The Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby headlines a 12-race program and ends an intriguing, all-stakes Pick Four sequence.

Posted on: March 12, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Road To The Kentucky Derby: Tampa Bay Derby Preview And Top Win Contenders

The Road to the Kentucky Derby stops this week at the Tampa Bay Derby. Several contenders are worth a look, with sloppy conditions expected.

Posted on: March 12, 2022 | Fairway Jay

Betting Strategies: Maximizing Value In The Tampa Bay Derby

A field of 12 is set to go in the Tampa Bay Derby, and to the winner go 50 valuable Kentucky Derby points.

Posted on: March 12, 2022 | Andrew Champagne

Heavy Rains In The Forecast Could Lead To A Slog For Tampa Bay Downs Runners

Heavy rains mean sloppy track conditions at Tampa Bay on Saturday, while long shots are making bank at Charles Town.

Posted on: March 10, 2022 | Dave Bontempo

Untested, undefeated Kentucky Derby hopeful gives stable two leading contenders.

Epicenter Remains Atop 2022 Kentucky Derby Dozen

The Kentucky Derby leaderboard has become tightly packed after this past weekend’s four preps, and one more comes Saturday in Florida.

Posted on: March 7, 2022 | Paul Bergeron

Horse Racing News & Events

Rush For Derby Standings Begins This Weekend With Pair Of 100-Point Races

Recovering Gambling Addict Ted Hartwell Continues To Recovery For Problem Gamblers

A Trifecta Of Tough Love — Insider Betting And Problem Gambling Awareness Converge To Protect The Public Interest

Oaklawn Holds The Biggest Purses This Weekend With The Essex And Whitmore On Saturday

Plenty of ‘Horses’ to Watch, Even With No Derby Preps This Weekend

Betting Strategies: Handicapping Saturday’s All-Stakes Pick Four At Tampa Bay Downs

Road To The Kentucky Derby: Tampa Bay Derby Preview And Top Win Contenders

Betting Strategies: Maximizing Value In The Tampa Bay Derby

Heavy Rains In The Forecast Could Lead To A Slog For Tampa Bay Downs Runners

Epicenter Remains Atop 2022 Kentucky Derby Dozen

Big Names, Big Fields, Big Purses Make For Big Racing This Weekend

‘Win And You’re In’ Races Provide Breeders’ Cup Players A Solid Preview

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

Here For The Views — Saturday’s Race Card Is A Sweeping Panorama Of Betting Potential

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

Kentucky Derby Top Horses, Favorites And Profiles

Road to the Kentucky Derby — Blue Grass Stakes Preview And Top Win Contenders

Road To The Kentucky Derby — Santa Anita Derby Preview And Top Win Contenders

Betting Strategies: 100-Point Kentucky Derby Prep Races Offer Big Fields, Big Value