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Flightline Heavily Favored Against a Stellar Breeders’ Cup Classic Field

Eight of the best dirt runners in the world were entered Oct. 31 in the $6 million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, but two stand out above the rest: the undefeated odds-on morning-line favorite Flightline and his top challenger Life Is Good. Or better yet, Flightline vs. Life Is Good. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-flightline-heavily-favored-against-stellar-breeders-cup-classic-field

Foreign Horses to Know for the 2022 Breeders' Cup World Championships

When Breeders’ Cup put the “World Championships” in their name, they weren’t lying. Every year, horses from around the world flock to the host track to take their shot at taking home the trophy in their respective races. As always, there are some Breeders’ Cup regulars and many new faces to North America coming via turbo jet airliner from Europe and Japan, with this year’s group including a Breeders’ Cup Mile winner from a couple of years ago and multiple horses who hit the board in other Breeders’ Cup races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-foreign-horses-know-the-2022-breeders-cup-world-championships

NBC’s Moss Chats Pletcher’s Hand, Live Longshots, Flightline’s Chance to Achieve Legendary Status

NBC Sports will provide comprehensive coverage of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this Friday and Saturday at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-nbcs-moss-chats-pletchers-hand-live-longshots-flightlines-chance-achieve-legendary

Building a Profile of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Using Recent History as a Guide

While the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is undoubtedly the anchor of Breeders’ Cup Saturday and the marquee race of the World Championships, none of the 14 races consistently impacts the next seven months of the sport as much as the FanDuel Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-building-profile-the-breeders-cup-juvenile-winner-using-recent-history-guide

1992 Horse of the Year A.P. Indy: Destined for Greatness

A.P. Indy was seemingly born to greatness. He was sired by Seattle Slew, a Triple Crown winner. His successful dam (mother), Weekend Surprise, was no surprise because she was sired by Secretariat, another Triple Crown champion. Ambitious owners will pay massive sums for such regal bloodlines, so it was no surprise that Japanese owner Tomonori Tsurumaki went to $2.9 million before the auctioneer’s hammer fell at Keeneland’s July yearling sale in 1990. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-1992-horse-the-year-ap-indy-destined-greatness

Where to Watch/Listen: Breeders’ Cup Week 2022

After months of buildup, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is just around the corner, and the upcoming week ahead promises to be full of excitement as the best racehorses in North America (and several others coming in from overseas) prepare for the two-day event Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-breeders-cup-week-2022

Meet the Jockeys of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic

There are few accomplishments for a jockey that could rival the magnitude of riding in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Think of the jockeys in the race, which will be run on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course, like the quarterbacks of teams in the Super Bowl. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-meet-the-jockeys-the-2022-breeders-cup-classic

What to Know About Super Saturday Races at the 2022 Breeders’ Cup

The day racing fans and horseplayers wait for all year for is almost here. The Breeders’ Cup Saturday program will feature the biggest equine and human stars of horse racing who are ready to square off in nine championship races on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course. The event will be headlined by the richest horse race in North America, the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-what-know-about-super-saturday-races-the-2022-breeders-cup

Using History to Handicap the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff

Every year, seemingly without fail, the $2 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff draws a stellar field worthy of its championship status. The 2022 renewal is no exception, with a deep and competitive field shaping up for the Nov. 5 showdown at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-using-history-handicap-the-2022-breeders-cup-distaff

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Value Plays at Belmont at the Big A

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-noels-weekend-winners-value-plays-belmont-the-big

Jessica Paquette Named New Track Announcer at Parx Racing

Jessica Paquette will be the new voice of Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., starting in December. Paquette will be the only full-time, year-round female track announcer in the United States.  “I am grateful for the women in the racing industry who have paved the way for my generation to work in so many different areas,” said Paquette. “My hope is that I can similarly help inspire young women who may want to be part of our sport.” Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-jessica-paquette-named-new-track-announcer-parx-racing

Sports Betting and Horseplaying: Mattress Mack’s Big Hedge

Houston’s great promoter is back once again with another big hedge. It might appear that Jim McIngvale, better known by his nickname “Mattress Mack,” is a reckless gambler that takes massive chances. Nothing could be further from the truth. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-sports-betting-and-horseplaying-mattress-macks-big-hedge

Ten Things to Know Before You Go: Breeders’ Cup 2022

The Breeders’ Cup is coming up fast, and if you’re heading to Keeneland Race Course for this year’s event, we have 10 things you need to know before you go. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-ten-things-know-you-go-breeders-cup-2022

2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Some of the country’s top fillies and mares will square off Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course in the $2 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-distaff-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses-0

From Flightline to Heartline

The mist fell in soft sheets from a black hole of a sky, and the atmosphere was more befitting the Scottish Highlands than the San Gabriel foothills. It was 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, the morning of Flightline’s penultimate workout at Santa Anita Park. I had arrived extra-early, to insure a good vantage point at the rail bordering the ¼-mile chute, the area where the horses enter the racetrack from the barns. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-flightline-heartline

Top Win Contenders in 2022 Twilight Derby

A field of nine 3-year-olds is entered for the $200,000, Grade 2 Twilight Derby Saturday evening at Santa Anita Park, racing 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-top-win-contenders-2022-twilight-derby

What to Know About the Future Stars Friday Breeders’ Cup Races at Keeneland

The weekend racing fans wait for all year long is almost here. The top horses in the country and many from around the world will travel to Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-what-know-about-the-future-stars-friday-breeders-cup-races-keeneland

Pre-Entries Announced for Nov. 4-5 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

Based on the pre-entries released Oct. 26 for the 2022 Breeders' Cup World Championships Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland, a pair of showdowns await in the event's two biggest dirt races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/breeders-cup/2022-pre-entries-announced-nov-4-5-breeders-cup-keeneland

2022 Breeders' Cup Classic Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The culmination of horse racing’s second season (following the conclusion of the Triple Crown in June) is upon us, and the 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic set for Nov. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-classic-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

Breeders’ Cup Announces Race Order, Wagering Menu for 2022 World Championships

The Breeders' Cup has announced the official order of races and wagering menu for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-breeders-cup-announces-race-order-wagering-menu-2022-world-championships

A Weeklong Celebration: 2022 Breeders’ Cup Festival Has Something for Everyone

When Keeneland hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the first time in 2015, the venerable racetrack and the city of Lexington, Ky., pulled out all the stops to create a memorable experience for thousands of attendees. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-weeklong-celebration-2022-breeders-cup-festival-has-something-everyone

‘Hats and Halters’ Fundraiser to Benefit Horse Racing Charities

Racing fans will have the unique opportunity to bid on and acquire halters and hats of this year’s Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic entrants during “Hats and Halters,” an online auction fundraiser that opens Oct. 25 and runs through Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. ET. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-hats-and-halters-fundraiser-benefit-horse-racing-charities

Interest in Unbeaten Superstar Flightline Is Up for Auction

Lane’s End, one of the world’s premier Thoroughbred farms, and Keeneland, the historic Thoroughbred race course and auction house, have joined forces ahead of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships to offer a pair of innovative firsts for the Thoroughbred horse racing industry: an immersive Metaverse experience and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a percentage of Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-interest-unbeaten-superstar-flightline-auction

Looking Back at 13 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup

The 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships marks the 39th year the best Thoroughbreds in North America meet up to compete in races that usually determine divisional championships at the Eclipse Awards. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-looking-back-13-amazing-upsets-the-breeders-cup

Never Underestimate a Champion: The Story of Groupie Doll

Never underestimate a champion. This age-old lesson was reiterated to handicappers and racing fans alike when the sensational, speedy mare Groupie Doll defied age and expectations in the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-never-underestimate-champion-the-story-groupie-doll

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Oct. 26-30

With the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships less than two weeks away, media coverage of the two-day racing extravaganza on Nov. 4-5 will ramp up in the next several days, featuring TV, livestreaming, and radio coverage from leading outlets as analysts, handicappers, and production crews converge on Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-oct-26-30

All Systems Go for Golden Pal as He Vies for Third Breeders’ Cup Win

Flightline, the undefeated and still untested favorite in the $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, is not the only superstar competing in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-all-systems-go-golden-pal-he-vies-third-breeders-cup-win

The Incomparable Cigar: A Trainer’s Ability to Create a Champion Athlete

Few sports fans ever have the privilege of watching a world-class trainer cultivate a champion athlete—and even fewer fans have the opportunity to witness the development of an elite animal athlete. The transformation of Cigar from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates how critical a trainer’s role can be in our sport.  The transformation of Cigar from a horse that showed modest turf ability to one that developed into a legend on dirt illustrates how critical a trainer’s role can be. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-the-incomparable-cigar-trainers-ability-create-champion-athlete

Tips and Historical Trends to Consider in Betting 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic

The $6 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is the marquee race of the 14 World Championships races to be held Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland Race Course, and the 1 ¼-mile test also happens to feature horse racing’s brightest star, Flightline. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-tips-and-historical-trends-consider-betting-2022-longines-breeders-cup-classic

Noel's Weekend Winners: Making Green on Grass in New York

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-noels-weekend-winners-making-green-grass-new-york

2022 Lexus Raven Run Stakes at a Glance

A preview of sorts of the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint will take place Saturday at Keeneland in the Lexus Raven Run Stakes on Saturday. While it’s uncertain if any of the nine starters will return Nov. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-lexus-raven-run-stakes-glance

Ten Fun Facts About the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships

The 39th annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set for Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-ten-fun-facts-about-the-2022-breeders-cup-world-championships

Piassek’s Plays: Special Maryland Million Day Edition

In a special return edition of his gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek has contributed to the horse racing sites The Racing Biz and Danonymous Racing and worked at Tioga Downs, Monmouth Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-piasseks-plays-special-maryland-million-day-edition

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Japanese Outsider Stuns Stacked 2021 Distaff Field

The 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar lived up to expectations in many ways. The year prior, fans were prohibited from attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crowds that made it to the 2021 event at picturesque Del Mar in California were more than ready to celebrate as NBC Sports chronicled the festivities. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-fantastic-finishes-japanese-outsider-stuns-stacked-2021-distaff-field

Limited Liability Looks Best in 2022 Hill Prince Stakes

A field of 10 3-year-old males is entered for the $300,000, Grade 2 Hill Prince Stakes Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, one of just a few big races left in the year on grass which is restricted to this age group. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-limited-liability-looks-best-2022-hill-prince-stakes

2022 Maryland Million Classic Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Maryland racing takes center stage this Saturday, when Laurel Park hosts the 37th running of the Jim McKay Maryland Million. This year’s Maryland Million racecard is one of the best yet, with at least 10 horses in the main body of 10 of the 12 races on the card, and six races with 14 horses in the main body. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-maryland-million-classic-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

A Half-Dozen Fun Facts About Unbeaten Racehorse Flightline’s Personality

Flightline enters the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 5 at Keeneland with an unblemished record intact having won his five career starts by a combined margin of 62 ¾ lengths. The closest any competitor has come to Flightline at the finish line is six lengths. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-half-dozen-fun-facts-about-unbeaten-racehorse-flightlines-personality

Tips, Trends, and Historical Tidbits to Consider When Betting the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile

For my money, no Breeders’ Cup race packs more bang for the buck than the FanDuel Mile. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-tips-trends-and-historical-tidbits-consider-when-betting-the-2022-breeders-cup-mile

Leading Breeders’ Cup Jockeys – The Best Riders to Bet and the Underperformers

Several of the all-time winningest jockeys in Breeders’ Cup history are still active, and if you are stuck between two horses in any given race and looking for a tie breaker in your 2022 Breeders’ Cup handicapping on Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland, you could do a lot worse than focusing on the jockeys with the best records of Breeders’ Cup success so far in their careers. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-leading-breeders-cup-jockeys-%E2%80%93-the-best-riders-bet-and-the-underperformers

Meet the Contenders for the 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff

The 39th running of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff will be held Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course, and the $2 million race serves as the marquee race for female racehorses during a powerful two-day, 14-race slate of World Championships races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-meet-the-contenders-the-2022-longines-breeders-cup-distaff

Ex-Racehorses Display Award-Winning New Talents at 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover

It took two days of preliminary competition and a Saturday filled with nearly 50 horses competing in the 10-discipline Finale at the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, but when the dust settled it was She’s a Bold One who took home the title of Thoroughbred Makeover Champion, sponsored by Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-ex-racehorses-display-award-winning-new-talents-2022-thoroughbred-makeover

How to Throw the Ultimate Breeders’ Cup Party

Not one of the lucky 45,000 people attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland this year? Don’t worry—there are still plenty of ways to have an amazing Breeders’ Cup experience at home. We’ve put together this guide with ways to decorate, celebrate, and venerate the best Thoroughbreds currently competing in horse racing. With our help, party planning will be a breeze and you’ll be able to enjoy the World Championships races from home and in style. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-how-throw-the-ultimate-breeders-cup-party

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Oct. 19-23

The 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships is fast approaching, and two weeks from now Lexington, Ky., will be in the early stages of what promises to be a weeklong party as the self-proclaimed “Thoroughbred Capital of the World” gears up for its third time hosting the event at Keeneland Race Course on Nov. 4 and 5. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-oct-19-23

‘The Big Cat’: Cougar II an Unheralded Chilean-Bred Superstar of the 1970s

Ownership of a top-class racehorse surely must be an exciting thing to experience. It’s also something that rarely happens. For most owners, it never happens. As luck would have it, Florsheim Shoe heiress Mary F. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-the-big-cat-cougar-ii-unheralded-chilean-bred-superstar-the-1970s

Meet the Contenders for the 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic

The 39th running of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic will be held Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course, and the $6 million race serves as the anchor of a powerful two-day, 14-race slate of World Championships races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-meet-the-contenders-the-2022-longines-breeders-cup-classic

Emotional Win by Hewick in Grand National Highlights Spectacular Far Hills Meeting

Above all things, the 101st Far Hills Race Meeting was another celebration for all involved that produced  a wealth of smiles. Yet the featured race of the Oct. 15 card, the $250,000 Grand National Hurdle, generated a much different emotion than the joy seen in all corners of the racetrack throughout the day. There were tears welling in the eyes of Irish trainer John “Shark” Hanlon and his emotions poured out after T.J. McDonald’s Hewick captured the Grade 1 steeplechase stakes by a widening 11 ½ lengths. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-emotional-win-hewick-grand-national-highlights-spectacular-far-hills-meeting

Gina Romantica Rallies to Win Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup

As Peter Brant's Gina Romantica burst through a seam between rivals in deep stretch of the Grade 1 $600,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Dixiana Oct. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-gina-romantica-rallies-win-queen-elizabeth-ii-challenge-cup

Breeders’ Cup Announces Post Times, Broadcast Schedule for 2022 Event

The Breeders’ Cup has announced post times and the broadcast coverage schedule for the 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-announces-post-times-broadcast-schedule-2022-event

Noel's Weekend Winners: Saturday Turf Longshots at Keeneland

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-noels-weekend-winners-saturday-turf-longshots-keeneland

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Nail-Biter of a Coronation

Bricks and Mortar had vaulted into the Horse of the Year debate with five wins in as many starts in 2019 entering the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. The Longines Turf, which usually lures a robust, powerful international contingent, drew four European invaders but lacked the star power of 2018 winner Enable, leaving Bricks and Mortar a true standout for the 1 ½-mile race. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-fantastic-finishes-nail-biter-coronation

Backing a 10-1 Foreign Invader in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup

A field of seven is lined up for the $600,000, Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes Presented by Dixiana Oct. 15 at Keeneland Race Course, which is only open to 3-year-olds that have been invited to participate. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-backing-10-1-foreign-invader-the-queen-elizabeth-ii-challenge-cup

Far Hills Ready for ‘Championship Day for Steeplechasing’ on Saturday

There’s a good chance the largest crowd in the country for a Saturday afternoon of Thoroughbred racing on Oct. 15 will be found in New Jersey. There’s even better odds that it will be the most festive and exciting spot as well. Welcome to the 101st Far Hills Race Meeting, a single-day event that has attracted crowds upward of 40,000 to New Jersey for steeplechase racing’s premier day that colorfully showcases all of the sport’s thrills and splendor. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-far-hills-ready-championship-day-steeplechasing-saturday

Top 10 Men's Fashion Looks for the Breeders' Cup from the Scott Barber Brand

The Scott Barber brand is more than an expression of personal style, it’s a statement of lifestyle. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-top-10-mens-fashion-looks-the-breeders-cup-the-scott-barber-brand

Famous Horses Who Never Won a Triple Crown Race

The Triple Crown series is made up of the biggest three races in the country and some of the most important races in the world. It comes as no surprise, then, that many of America’s best racehorses have won one or more of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, or Belmont Stakes. But there are also plenty of fantastic Thoroughbreds that either lost those races or never got a chance to run in them. Brush up on your horse racing history and get the rundown on some of them below, in reverse chronological order. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-famous-horses-who-never-won-triple-crown-race

A Trio of Triple Crown Turning Points for Legendary Secretariat

His career has been documented and discussed so voluminously that it rivals that of the other “Big Red,” Man o’ War. To tell the story of the immortal Secretariat is a challenge as his life on the track and off was punctuated by a plethora of fortuitous circumstances that gave us this tremendous machine. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-trio-triple-crown-turning-points-legendary-secretariat

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Oct. 12-16

The final weekend of domestic Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races has come and gone, and now the main focus of media attention will shift to following leading contenders for the 39th World Championships as they prepare for starts in one of the 14 races held at Keeneland Race Course on Nov. 4-5. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-oct-12-16

An Early 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Tale of the Tape: Nest and Malathaat

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-early-2022-breeders-cup-distaff-tale-the-tape-nest-and-malathaat

Shared Belief: The Memories of a Gallant Champion Racehorse Live On

Time has passed, but the memories live on. Memories of a nearly-black Thoroughbred, a champion, lengthening his stride and charging toward the finish line. Memories of his legs pumping like pistons, faster and faster, in pursuit of victory on Saturday afternoons at Santa Anita … Del Mar … Golden Gate Fields … Hollywood Park. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-shared-belief-the-memories-gallant-champion-racehorse-live

Malathaat Romps in Juddmonte Spinster Stakes to Close Out Keeneland’s Fall Stars Weekend

Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat powered clear to a 5 ¼-length win in the $600,000, Grade 1 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes Oct. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-malathaat-romps-juddmonte-spinster-stakes-close-out-keenelands-fall-stars-weekend

Nest Untouchable in Beldame, Nagirroc Wins Futurity Thriller

The $250,000, Grade 2 Beldame Stakes Oct. 9 at Belmont at the Big A turned into a public workout for multiple Grade 1 winner Nest  as the 1-20 favorite coasted by 9 ¾ lengths. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-nest-untouchable-beldame-nagirroc-wins-futurity-thriller

Key Takeaways from a Super Saturday of Coast-to-Coast Breeders' Cup Preps

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from major races at Keeneland Race Course, Belmont at the Big A and Santa Anita Park on Saturday as some of the nation’s top horses took their final step toward the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 4 and 5 at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-key-takeaways-super-saturday-coast-coast-breeders-cup-preps

Cave Rock Rolls in Final Breeders' Cup Juvenile Prep, And Tell Me Nolies Makes Statement in Chandelier

The nearest a horse not trained by Bob Baffert could get in the Oct. 8 American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita Park was 24 1/4 lengths behind undefeated winner Cave Rock. That’s because all four of the Baffert runners finished ahead of the other four in the race, with daylight between every one of them. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-cave-rock-rolls-final-breeders-cup-juvenile-prep-and-tell-me-nolies-makes-statement

Annapolis, Forte Among Standouts on Fall Stars Saturday at Keeneland

New York-based trainer Todd Pletcher wasn’t at Keeneland Oct. 8, but the Hall of Famer’s impact on a pair of back-to-back Grade 1 races late in the afternoon was unmistakable. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-annapolis-forte-among-standouts-fall-stars-saturday-keeneland

War Like Goddess Beats Boys in Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, Elite Power Dominates Vosburgh

War Like Goddess made history in the Grade 1 $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Oct. 8 and paved the way for her to potentially make more during the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships next month. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-war-goddess-beats-boys-joe-hirsch-turf-classic-elite-power-dominates-vosburgh

The Magnificent and Majestic Slew o’ Gold: An Exceptional Talent

Slew o’ Gold was a regally bred son of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, but a case could be made that there was a touch of Alydar in him. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-the-magnificent-and-majestic-slew-o-gold-exceptional-talent

Keenland Fall Meet Brings Breeders Cup

 Hi, Yesterday began the fall meet for Keenland, and Longshots were reigning supreme. Most races you can boil down to this way of reading the Profit Line Odds on Twinspires.com Ok goto basic. Look at the first race yesterday it starts as PL 9/2 this says the best it can come up with is higher than 2-1 and that bodes for a longshot. Nothing is absolute but yesterday taking the bottom 4 horses between 12-25 PL odds and respecting that a 7/5 PL was at the top of one race and that means just top 2. So if it holds up : 2/1 or less on top -------->Top 2  Then if top horse is greater than 2/1 : Use Bottom 4 PL Odds 12-25 Had I have fashioned my tickets based on these facts to start the meet (who is Houdini here?) then I would have scored a 50 cent pick 5 in the first 5 races for $25k. I don't know about you but I will throw a few hundred at a bigger payout than sit and grind it out at a loss. A score is always welcome for most folks. Look this is all hypothetical and for entertain...

Wonder Wheel Holds On in Darley Alcibiades to Headline Fall Stars Friday at Keeneland

Clearview Stables’ Wonder Gal was a precocious juvenile for trainer Leah Gyarmati, a stakes winner during her initial season in 2014 and the third-place finisher in that year’s 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita Park. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-wonder-wheel-holds-darley-alcibiades-headline-fall-stars-friday-keeneland

Big-Race Showdown: Key Breeders' Cup Preps from Keeneland, Santa Anita

For the sixth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2022 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big Race Showdown.” Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-big-race-showdown-key-breeders-cup-preps-keeneland-santa-anita

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Sprint Stakes Picks in New York and Kentucky

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-noels-weekend-winners-sprint-stakes-picks-new-york-and-kentucky

2022 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at a Glance

Few races on the calendar have had as strong of an impact on a single Breeders’ Cup World Championships race as the Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland has had on the Longines Distaff. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-juddmonte-spinster-stakes-glance

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Enable Makes History at Churchill

As the 35th Breeders’ Cup World Championships approached, one of the main storylines involved a European superstar who was planning an overseas jaunt with an elusive goal in her sights. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-fantastic-finishes-enable-makes-history-churchill

Pairing a Longshot with Cave Rock in American Pharoah Stakes

Saturday’s $300,000, Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes at Santa Anita Park is the premier West Coast prep for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, which will be held this year on Nov. 4 at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-pairing-longshot-cave-rock-american-pharoah-stakes

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Saratoga Jack Has ‘Potential to Be Truly Fabulous’ in New Career

Pennsylvania-bred Saratoga Jack, a dark bay 9-year-old gelding, is set to debut in his new career at the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover on Oct. 12-15 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., where he will be participating in the Dressage discipline. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-saratoga-jack-has-potential-be-truly-fabulous-new-career

Betting on Ivar to Go Two for Three in Coolmore Turf Mile

The 2022 edition of the $1 million, Grade 1 Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes, an opening weekend staple at Keeneland and run since 1986, drew a full field of 12 plus four also-eligibles. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-betting-ivar-go-two-three-coolmore-turf-mile

2022 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity at a Glance

The Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland is typically one of the most important preps for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-claiborne-breeders-futurity-glance

Taking a Stand With Local Star Fev Rover in E. P. Taylor Stakes

If you have a confident opinion on which filly or mare will prevail in Saturday’s $750,000 E. P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine, then let me offer a hearty round of applause. Either through handicapping acumen or sheer bravado, you have found confidence where most bettors are likely to proceed with caution. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-taking-stand-local-star-fev-rover-e-p-taylor-stakes

Making Money Betting Elite Power to Punch His Breeders’ Cup Ticket in Vosburgh

The $250,000 Vosburgh Stakes funnels directly into the $2 million Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint with a booked ticket handed to the winner. It’s simple: “Win and You’re In!” Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-making-money-betting-elite-power-punch-his-breeders-cup-ticket-vosburgh

Betting a Longshot Exacta in the Darley Alcibiades Stakes

Of all the horse races taking place across North America this week, Friday’s $500,000, Grade 1 Darley Alcibiades Stakes on opening day at Keeneland has to rank among the most challenging to handicap. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-betting-longshot-exacta-the-darley-alcibiades-stakes

Breeders' Cup Classic Rankings for Oct. 5

Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2022 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-classic-rankings-oct-5

Road to the 2022 Breeders' Cup: Final Preps in New York, California

The second weekend in October is loaded with “Win and You’re In” qualifying prep races for the 39thBreeders’ Cup World Championships, and in addition to nine of them scheduled at Keeneland Race Course – site of this year’s event a month from now – five more will be held at the Belmont at the Big A meet in New York and at Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-road-the-2022-breeders-cup-final-preps-new-york-california

Road to the 2022 Breeders' Cup: All Eyes on Keeneland for Fall Stars Weekend

The upcoming weekend of racing is a crucial one for owners of horses that are seeking an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships less than five weeks from now. The bulk of the action will take place in the heart of horse country, as Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., offers a total of nine Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” preps for during its kickoff Fall Stars Weekend. Adding even more signific Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-road-the-2022-breeders-cup-all-eyes-keeneland-fall-stars-weekend

A Closer Look at 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Hopeful Blazing Sevens

The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-closer-look-2022-breeders-cup-juvenile-hopeful-blazing-sevens

Where to Watch/Listen: Keeneland Fall Stars Weekend and More!

It’s no hyperbole to state that the upcoming weekend in North American horse racing will be the most eventful – and possibly the most exciting – one on the calendar aside from Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup weekends. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-keeneland-fall-stars-weekend-and-more

A Haunting Tale of Silent-Film Actress Olive Thomas and Rewarding Rise of Her Namesake, Goodnight Olive

Steve Laymon, who manages First Row Partners, was searching online for potential names for a daughter of Ghostzapper out of the Smart Strike mare Salty Strike. Not surprisingly, he started with the word “ghost.” The content that popped onto his screen was surprising, if not unsettling. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-haunting-tale-silent-film-actress-olive-thomas-and-rewarding-rise-her-namesake

Road to the 2022 Breeders' Cup: Final Preps in New York, California

After a weekend with no domestic “Win and You’re In” preps, the Road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar picks up a convoy’s worth of momentum over the upcoming weekend, with qualifying preps set for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on both coasts as well as overseas. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/node/53769

Picking Winners: How Andy Beyer Revolutionized Betting on Horse Racing

If there was a Mount Rushmore for horse racing handicappers, it’s an odds-on proposition that the first face on it would belong to Andy Beyer. Some people may have won more money wagering on the races than Beyer, but no other person has enjoyed as profound and prolonged of an impact on the art of handicapping as the 78-year-old graduate of Harvard University. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-picking-winners-how-andy-beyer-revolutionized-betting-horse-racing

Picking Winners: How Andy Beyer Revolutionized Horse Racing

If there was a Mount Rushmore for horse racing handicappers, it’s an odds-on proposition that the first face on it would belong to Andy Beyer. Some people may have won more money wagering on the races than Beyer, but no other person has enjoyed as profound and prolonged of an impact on the art of handicapping as the 78-year-old graduate of Harvard University. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-picking-winners-how-andy-beyer-revolutionized-horse-racing

Chocolate Gelato Delivers Sweet Victory in Frizette, Major Dude Takes Pilgrim

Repole Stable’s Chocolate Gelato fought off a determined You’re My Girl coming out of the turn to win the $400,000, Grade 1 Frizette Stakes by a length on a sloppy main track at the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-chocolate-gelato-delivers-sweet-victory-frizette-major-dude-takes-pilgrim

Key Takeaways from Big Saturday Races at Belmont at Big A and Churchill Downs

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from major races at Belmont at the Big A and Churchill Downs on Saturday as some of the nation’s top horses prepared for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 4 and 5 at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-key-takeaways-big-saturday-races-belmont-big-and-churchill-downs

Blazing Sevens Wins Champagne to Earn Breeders' Cup Berth, Pleasant Passage Upsets Miss Grillo

When trainer Chad Brown opted to run Rodeo Creek Racing's Blazing Sevens in the $500,000, Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at the Belmont at the Big A meet on O Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-blazing-sevens-wins-champagne-earn-breeders-cup-berth-pleasant-passage-upsets-miss

Defunded Earns Breeders’ Cup Classic Berth in Awesome Again

Most horses enjoy spending the summer at Del Mar, but not Defunded. “He was a compete wreck at Del Mar,” said trainer Bob Baffert. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-defunded-earns-breeders-cup-classic-berth-awesome-again

Life Is Good Wins Woodward in Final Breeders' Cup Tune-Up

The big showdown may be five weeks away, but the battle lines were drawn in the mud Oct. 1 at a dank Aqueduct Racetrack. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-life-good-wins-woodward-final-breeders-cup-tune