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A Guide to the Season of Change in Horse Racing

This is a season of change in horse racing, and we’re not just talking about the weather. Handicappers will certainly notice that change is in the air on several racing circuits around the country as many high-profile race meets come to an end just as new ones are getting started. Here is what’s happening in horse racing with Thanksgiving over and calendars ready to flip to December. Southern California Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-guide-the-season-change-horse-racing

2022 Cigar Mile Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Saturday’s $750,000 Cigar Mile Handicap Presented by NYRA Bets at Aqueduct is typically one of the last Grade 1 races of the year for older horses. The Cigar Mile is the featured race on a four-stakes card at the Big A on the final weekend of the track’s fall meet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-cigar-mile-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

DraftKings to Add Horse Race Betting Through Deal With Churchill Downs Inc.

Churchill Downs Inc. has reached an agreement that will bring pari-mutuel wagering on its horse racing content to a second major online/mobile sports betting platform. On Nov. 29, Churchill Downs Inc. and DraftKings announced a multi-year agreement that will see CDI’s advance-deposit-wagering subsidiary, TwinSpires, provide advance-deposit-wagering technology to DraftKings. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-draftkings-add-horse-race-betting-through-deal-churchill-downs-inc

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Dec. 1-4

The final truly big weekend on the 2022 calendar for horse racing in North America is coming up, highlighted by a huge Saturday at Aqueduct and the closing weekend of Del Mar’s Bing Crosby meet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-dec-1-4

Col. Matt Winn: The Man Who Saved the Kentucky Derby

The history of horse racing is filled with stories of improbable, against-the-odds triumphs and legendary heroes who made the seemingly impossible, possible. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-col-matt-winn-the-man-who-saved-the-kentucky-derby

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Instant Coffee

Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-instant-coffee

Instant Coffee Wins Kentucky Jockey Club, Hoosier Philly Impresses in Golden Rod

Under the hot hand of jockey Luis Saez, Gold Square's Instant Coffee circled a field of juveniles Nov. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-instant-coffee-wins-kentucky-jockey-club-hoosier-philly-impresses-golden-rod

Proxy Scores Breakthrough Win in Clark, Rich Strike Finishes Last

Almost two years ago, patient handling from trainer Michael Stidham with Godolphin's steadily improving Mystic Guide  combined to turn the colt into an elite dirt runner, and months later in March 2021, he captured the $12 million Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-proxy-scores-breakthrough-win-clark-rich-strike-finishes-last

2022 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes At a Glance

In general, 2-year-old stakes are a barometer of the future. The Gracde 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes fits that description, and then some. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-kentucky-jockey-club-stakes-glance

Betting on a “Philly” in the Golden Rod Stakes

The Road to the Longines Kentucky Oaks is making an important stop at Churchill Downs for Saturday’s running of the $400,000 Grade 2 Golden Rod Stakes. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-betting-philly-the-golden-rod-stakes

Top Win Contenders in 2022 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

The $400,000, Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Saturday at Churchill Downs is a very important race for 2-year-old males on the early Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and could give us a number of top horses to watch next spring as they begin their 3-year-old campaigns as it awards qualifying points for the 149th Derby Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-top-win-contenders-2022-kentucky-jockey-club-stakes

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Rewarding Experience and Reminder That Horses Change Lives

Just like that the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover is done and over. My first impression is that I’m tired — like, new level of physical exhaustion tired — but also at the same time I am lifted up, encouraged, and inspired. I’m not sure I could accurately describe all the emotions and thoughts that I had throughout our week at the Kentucky Horse Park in just one final blog entry but I’m going to give it a shot. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-rewarding-experience-and-reminder-horses-change-lives

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Black Friday Stakes Picks at Churchill Downs

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-black-friday-stakes-picks-churchill-downs

2022 Clark Stakes at a Glance

Having a horse who is fond of a particular racetrack is nice. Having a 3-year-old who loves Churchill Downs is especially sweet as fans of Rich Strike know quite well. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-clark-stakes-glance

The Story of a Racehorse Named Thanksgiving

Max Hirsch was a titan in the sport. He won the 1934 Travers Stakes with Observant. He trained Bold Venture, winner of the 1936 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He was well on his way to a Hall of Fame career. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-the-story-racehorse-named-thanksgiving

Betting a Fast-Rising Filly in Mrs. Revere Stakes

Friday’s $300,000, Grade 2 Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill Downs is a flat-out fantastic betting race featuring 11 3-year-old fillies competing at 1 1/16 miles over a much-maligned turf course. After spending around $10 million to install a new turf course for the spring 2022 meet, Churchill officials halted turf racing in June after growing complaints about the course’s poor quality and safety issues. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-betting-fast-rising-filly-mrs-revere-stakes

Can Rich Strike Overcome Lack of Pace to Win Clark Stakes?

There is an old saying in horse racing – “pace makes the race” – that is a core tenet of analyzing races. Essentially what it means is that how fast a race in run in the early stages and how many horses vie for the lead plays a major role in which runners have the best chance to win. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-can-rich-strike-overcome-lack-pace-win-clark-stakes

Where to Watch/Listen: Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2022

After a relatively quiet couple of weeks following a sensational Breeders’ Cup, the North American horse racing calendar gets very busy this upcoming weekend over the extended Thanksgiving holiday period. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-thanksgiving-holiday-weekend-2022

Cody Dorman to Receive Big Sport of Turfdom Award

The Turf Publicists of America (TPA) announced Nov. 21 that the 2022 Big Sport of Turfdom award, which recognizes a person or group of people who enhances coverage of Thoroughbred racing through cooperation with media and racing publicists, will be presented to Cody Dorman. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-cody-dorman-receive-big-sport-turfdom-award

2022 Breeders’ Cup in Spanish Broadcast Exceeds Expectations

The 39th edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships was broadcasted live on YouTube in Spanish on Nov. 4-5 through the official Spanish channel of the Breeders’ Cup, Hípica TV. The 2022 Breeders’ Cup in Spanish show exceeded the number of viewers of the previous year by such a wide margin that specialists in viewership metrics consider it to be the most viewed social media live-feed for a horse racing event in history. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-2022-breeders-cup-spanish-broadcast-exceeds-expectations

Favorite Trick: Special Racehorse, Remarkable Season

It’s a rare occurrence when a 2-year-old manages to earn the Horse of the Year title at the Eclipse Awards, but then again, it’s not every day that a 2-year-old as talented and dominant as Favorite Trick emerges on the scene. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-favorite-trick-special-racehorse-remarkable-season

2022 Bob Hope Stakes at a Glance

As much as the main focus of attention among promising 2-year-olds at this time year is testing them around two turns, sprinters are still a highly desirable commodity. In Sunday’s Bob Hope Stakes, a race named for the legendary comedian, it will be no laughing matter when seven speedy juveniles square off in a seven-furlong contest that may or not be a springboard to two-turn success. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-bob-hope-stakes-glance

Championship Chase for 3-Year-Old Male Division Could Go Down to Wire

While the Breeders’ Cup settled most of the questions about the 2022 Eclipse Award winners, one important category may not be decided until the final days of the year. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-championship-chase-3-year-old-male-division-could-go-down-wire

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Pair of Late Live Longshots Saturday at Aqueduct

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-pair-late-live-longshots-saturday-aqueduct

Cody’s Wish, Flightline, Rich Strike Nominees for Secretariat Vox Populi Award

Online voting is now open to select the winner of the 13th annual Secretariat Vox Populi Award. Created by Secretariat's late owner Penny Chenery, the Vox Populi, or “Voice of the People” award recognizes the racehorse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the public and gained recognition for the sport during the past year.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-codys-wish-flightline-rich-strike-nominees-secretariat-vox-populi-award

Superstar Flightline Settling in Nicely at Lane’s End

Undefeated four-time grade 1 winner Flightline has been on a steadily upward trajectory since days as a foal growing up on Jane Lyon’s Summer Wind Farm in Central Kentucky. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-superstar-flightline-settling-nicely-lanes-end

Goldblooded Gives Houston Astros All-Star Bregman a Victory Post-World Series

What do you do in the off-season from major league baseball after winning your second World Series? If you’re Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, you travel with your family to watch one of your racehorses win at historic Churchill Downs. Bregman Family Racing’s Goldblooded was victorious beneath the Twin Spires in her third career outing Nov. 16, with Bregman in attendance with his wife, Reagan, their 3-month-old son, Knox, and several other family members. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-goldblooded-gives-houston-astros-all-star-bregman-victory-post-world-series

She Can’t Sing Poised to Score in Chilukki Stakes

The Grade 3, $300,000 Chilukki Stakes brings together a field of seven fillies and mares running the one-turn mile at Churchill Downs. Leading the field in career wins and career earnings is She Can’t Sing, who returns to the races off a two-month layoff and has banked more than $633,000. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-she-cant-sing-poised-score-chilukki-stakes

Showstopper Headlines Cross Gate Gallery’s 10th Sporting Art Auction Friday at Keeneland

Friday, Nov. 18 is the 10th anniversary of the Sporting Art Auction, which is a collaboration between Keeneland Association and Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington, Ky. Every year Greg Ladd and his staff travel the world seeking fine examples of sporting art from both new and established painters and sculptors.  A portion of the auction proceeds benefit Keeneland’s nonprofit initiatives, which includes the Keeneland Library Foundation.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-showstopper-headlines-cross-gate-gallerys-10th-sporting-art-auction-friday-keeneland

Bennings Designates Thoroughbred Makeover People’s Choice Award Winnings to TAA

Prince of New York, piloted by professional trainer Chris Bennings, won the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Achieve Equine, at the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover. The achievement comes not only with the recognition of a job well done, but the liberty to choose an equine-related 501(c)3 nonprofit to receive a $2,500 donation sponsored by Achieve Equine. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-bennings-designates-thoroughbred-makeover-peoples-choice-award-winnings-taa

The Next Step: Paquette Moves to the Microphone at Parx

At this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, I saw Jessica Paquette everywhere I went. Sprinting from task to task, this handicapper, off-track Thoroughbred advocate, and broadcaster was a constant whirl at Keeneland, popping up in the paddock and on my social media feeds nearly simultaneously. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-the-next-step-paquette-moves-the-microphone-parx

Dawson, owner of Rich Strike, and Kearney Named 2022 New Owners of the Year

OwnerView announced Nov. 15 that 2022 New Owner of the Year, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, was a dead heat between Richard Dawson and Pat Kearney. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-dawson-owner-rich-strike-and-kearney-named-2022-new-owners-the-year

Triple Crown Turning Point: Seattle Slew, a Great Horse with Humble Beginnings

In a plain brown wrapper, the yearling colt did not leave the same impression that struck those closest to Secretariat when he was that age. With a fair pedigree and a front leg that toed out, he did not pass muster with one sales company and instead was relegated to the upstart alternative. But this would not deter fate. Neigh. Instead, the long-legged colt with an awkward stride was available for a price far below what he would eventually be worth. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-triple-crown-turning-point-seattle-slew-great-horse-humble-beginnings

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Nov. 16-20

The upcoming week in North American horse racing features a handful of graded stakes and the usual gambling fare at several major tracks around the country in advance of an action-packed Thanksgiving holiday weekend on tap Nov. 24-27. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-nov-16-20

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Week of Absolute Joy with Finnick the Fierce

Happy November and goodbye to another year of the Thoroughbred Makeover! Congratulations to all of my fellow competitors and a big thank you to everyone who made it such a wonderful event. It’s hard to believe we have made it to the other side of this big thing I’ve been anxiously – and I mean, up all night, crazy person, anxiously – awaiting for close to a year. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-week-absolute-joy-finnick-the-fierce

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Strategy for Saturday’s Late Double at Aqueduct

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-strategy-saturdays-late-double-aqueduct

Racing Fan Coatney Rides Flightline to a Huge Tournament Win at the Breeders’ Cup

The favorite won the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, and in so doing he helped an underdog win the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-racing-fan-coatney-rides-flightline-huge-tournament-win-the-breeders-cup

Coming Home for the First Time: Reflections on Breeders’ Cup 2022

I have been working as a turf writer for a few years now, but long before my days at the keyboard, I was a horse-crazy kid growing up in a land of ardent college football fans. The few times I went to the racetrack were hours spent taking all of it in, absorbing every detail – the sights, the sounds, even the smells – for later, when it was all done, memories to sustain me until the next time. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-coming-home-the-first-time-reflections-breeders-cup-2022

Pegasus World Cup Tickets on Sale Next Week; Presenting Sponsor Announced

(HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla.) Nov. 10, 2022 - 1/ST, the world-class company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core, today announced that the 2023 Pegasus World Cup will be presented by Baccarat, the luxury brand internationally renowned for its extraordinary products symbolizing the excellence of the French Art de Vivre. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-pegasus-world-cup-tickets-sale-next-week-presenting-sponsor-announced

Loyalty Can Extend Synthetic Surface Unbeaten Streak in Bessarabian Stakes

The Grade 2, $175,000 Bessarabian Stakes at Woodbine brings together a very strong field of female sprinters, with at least three of them having tremendous records to date. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-loyalty-can-extend-synthetic-surface-unbeaten-streak-bessarabian-stakes

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Forte

Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-forte

Life After the Racetrack: Retired Jockey Abel Castellano Turns Investigator

The shimmering gold lettering reads, “Jockey’s Quarters” at Keeneland Race Course. It’s like a gate where riders break to catch their mounts, and willingly sign autographs upon their return. The location is an inner sanctum, and not a place that’s seen much by the outside world. Coming out into the fray, the Breeders’ Cup weekend is nothing short of a hive of activity as the Keeneland green jacket corps secure the perimeter. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-life-after-the-racetrack-retired-jockey-abel-castellano-turns-investigator

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Nov. 9-13

An exhilarating Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course is in the books, capped off by a historic performance from Flightline, and now horse racing calendar settles into its fall and winter pattern with the usual quality racing on tap at signature tracks including Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-nov-9-13

A 2.5% Interest in Retired Superstar Flightline Sells for $4.6 million at Auction

Just two days after Flightline’s record-setting victory in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland Race Course, Freddy Seitz signed the ticket for a 2.5% interest in the stallion prospect for $4.6 million in the sales pavilion just a stone’s throw from the finish line where he made history. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-25-interest-retired-superstar-flightline-sells-46-million-auction

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: An Unforgettable Experience in Kentucky with Fin

I will admit that I am in a bit of denial that our Thoroughbred Makeover experience has come and gone. There’s just something about working so hard and so long to accomplish a goal, and finding the way to put those feelings and experiences into words has been challenging. That being said, the two best words that I can come up with to describe how I feel about our experiences are proud and thankful.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-unforgettable-experience-kentucky-fin

Horse Racing Superstar Flightline Retired After Breeders’ Cup Win, Ranks Among ‘Best of All Time’

The remarkable, two-year racing journey of Flightline has come to an end. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-horse-racing-superstar-flightline-retired-after-breeders-cup-win-ranks-among-best-all

Champion Whitmore Returned to Scene of Greatest Victory for NBC’s Brothers

Champion Whitmore may be retired, but he got in on the Breeders’ Cup action Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course nevertheless. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-champion-whitmore-returned-scene-greatest-victory-nbcs-brothers

Ten Key Takeaways from the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships

Tom Pedulla presents 10 key takeaways from the 39th Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which were a resounding artistic and financial success in their return to Keeneland for the third time. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-ten-key-takeaways-the-2022-breeders-cup-world-championships

Breeders' Cup Roundup: Rebel's Romance Sets Course Record in Turf Win, Modern Games Rolls in Mile

Rebel’s Romance has bounced from dirt to turf, from Dubai to Germany with stops in England in a three-year odyssey that brought him to triumph Nov. 5 in the $4 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf at Keeneland Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-breeders-cup-roundup-rebels-romance-sets-course-record-turf-win-modern-games-rolls

Flightline Ascends to ‘All-Time Great’ Status with Dominant Breeders’ Cup Classic Win

Undefeated and still untested Flightline joined the pantheon of racing’s greats when he dominated the $6 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic by 8 ¼ lengths Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-flightline-ascends-all-time-great-status-dominant-breeders-cup-classic-win

Malathaat Wins Breeders' Cup Distaff in Thrilling Three-Way Photo

Malathaat edged Blue Stripe and Clairiere by the slimmest of margins in a three-way photo finish to capture the Grade 1 $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff Nov. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/breeders-cup/2022-malathaat-wins-breeders-cup-distaff-thrilling-three-way-photo

Fashion, Fun, and Great Horses: Fans Enjoy Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Keeneland

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returned to Lexington, Ky., in 2022 and, despite some clouds and occasional rain, more than 40,000 fans were on hand Nov. 5 to wrap up the marquee year-end event. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-fashion-fun-and-great-horses-fans-enjoy-breeders-cup-saturday-keeneland

Tepin: The Rare Mare That Leveled the Turf Racing Field

For the most part, the great American-based fillies and mares of the last few decades were stars who beat the boys in Triple Crown races or major Grade 1 stakes on dirt. One of the exceptions was Tepin. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-tepin-the-rare-mare-leveled-the-turf-racing-field

Wonder Wheel Wows in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies, Victoria Road Victorious in Juvenile Turf

All summer long, at Saratoga Race Course, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse talked about a young filly named Wonder Wheel whenever he could. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-wonder-wheel-wows-breeders-cup-juvenile-fillies-victoria-road-victorious-juvenile

Fast-Finishing Forte Flashes to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Victory

When you’re hot, you’re hot. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-fast-finishing-forte-flashes-breeders-cup-juvenile-victory

A Fabulous Future Stars Friday for Breeders' Cup in the Bluegrass

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returned to Lexington, Ky., in 2022 and a picture-perfect fall day Nov. 4 in the Bluegrass greeted racing fans for the marquee year-end event. Future Stars Friday highlights the best up-and-coming talent Thoroughbred racing has to offer, and picturesque Keeneland Race Course likewise is one of the great racetracks in the world with an unmatched combination of charm, hospitality, and vibrancy for a fantastic day of racing. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-fabulous-future-stars-friday-breeders-cup-the-bluegrass

Thoroughbreds a Labor of Love for Connections of Japanese Filly and Mare Sprint Hopeful

There is something special about having one’s homebred horse running in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup. For prominent Japanese businessman Koji Maeda, his North Hills Co. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-thoroughbreds-labor-love-connections-japanese-filly-and-mare-sprint-hopeful

2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf at a Glance

Take a stroll through this roll call of Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf champions, and you will notice a heavy contingent of Europeans. Sporting a grass racing legacy in a league of its own, we can expect another deep router from this group will rise once again out of a well-matched field. What will be the strategy for these Europeans? Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-turf-glance

Big-Race Showdown: Expert Picks for Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Distaff, Classic

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-expert-picks-breeders-cup-juvenile-distaff-classic

Breeders’ Cup VR Experience Delivers Up-Close Excitement, Helps Grow the Sport

We’ve all been there — watching a game in awe of the athletes and their amazing feats. We’ve wondered what it would be like to soar through the air like LeBron James or crush a massive home run like Aaron Judge or sling a side-arm pass for a touchdown a la Patrick Mahomes. Then we head to the backyard, a local park, or rec league and do our best imitations. If that doesn’t scratch the itch, there are video games that allow us to try to recreate those exploits. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-breeders-cup-vr-experience-delivers-close-excitement-helps-grow-the-sport

Breeders’ Cup Diary: Why Cody’s Wish and Namesake, Cody Dorman, Can’t Lose

The most inspiring story at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships involves Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile contender Cody’s Wish and his namesake, Cody Dorman. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-breeders-cup-diary-why-codys-wish-and-namesake-cody-dorman-cant-lose

2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile at a Glance

The FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund is one of those races in which the “world” in Breeders’ Cup World Championships is emphasized. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-mile-glance

2022 Breeders’ Cup Sprint at a Glance

The posted speed limits will be removed on Saturday at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships as the dirt sprinters take to the main track at Keeneland Race Course. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-sprint-glance

Betting a Classy Keeneland Specialist in 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff

Zenyatta … Lady’s Secret … Beholder … Personal Ensign … Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-betting-classy-keeneland-specialist-2022-breeders-cup-distaff

Calm and Cool Jockey Kylee Jordan, 20, Set for Breeders’ Cup Debut on Future Stars Friday

Kylee Jordan expects to be nervous when she enters the paddock for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on Friday at Keeneland Race Course. The butterflies are sure to be flying. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2022-calm-and-cool-jockey-kylee-jordan-20-set-breeders-cup-debut-future-stars-friday

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Saturday Turf Selections at the Breeders’ Cup

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-selections-the-breeders-cup

Why Life Is Good Can Upset Flightline in 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic

The 39th running of the $6 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Nov. 5 at Keeneland Race Course may be talked about for years if the headline contenders repeat their best efforts to date. Six of the eight horses enter the 1 ¼-mile Classic race off wins in graded stakes, five of those coming in Grade 1s. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-why-life-good-can-upset-flightline-2022-breeders-cup-classic

Making Money Betting a Standout Favorite in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

There are many talented racehorses entered to compete in the Nov. 4-5 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-making-money-betting-standout-favorite-the-2022-breeders-cup-juvenile

Skip Away: The Unlikely Story of an FBI Agent and a Gray Racehorse

The story of Skip Away begins with Carolyn Hine, wife of late Hall of Fame trainer Sonny Hine, wishing for a white Thoroughbred. Carolyn has diminished eyesight and wanted to be able to follow her horse beyond her blazing red and yellow silks. Sonny explained that white horses are extremely hard to find, but he attended a sale for 2-year-olds at Calder Race Course in Miami to see whether he might find a modestly priced gray horse that could run a bit. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-skip-away-the-unlikely-story-fbi-agent-and-gray-racehorse

Four Vulnerable Favorites for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the ultimate handicapping puzzle for horseplayers, and it’s especially appealing to those who adhere to the maxim of “bet a little to win a lot.” The 14-race slate of Breeders’ Cup races brings together great horses from all regions in the U.S. as well as from overseas, which means that year after year, top-class runners with full résumés go off at odds far higher than they would in any other setting. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-four-vulnerable-favorites-the-2022-breeders-cup-world-championships

2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at a Glance

The link between the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be even stronger this year. While a win in the $2 million, Grade 1 BC Juvenile Nov. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2022-2022-breeders-cup-juvenile-glance

Longshot Play: Grand Love’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Moment Arrives

It’s a good bet that the NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies could be one of the best wagering races on dirt of the Future Stars Friday card at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-longshot-play-grand-loves-breeders-cup-juvenile-fillies-moment-arrives

Live Longshots and Value Bets for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup

There’s simply no sporting event that offers the kind of wagering opportunities that you can find at the Breeders’ Cup — not even the Super Bowl. It’s common for a mere $2 wager in the Breeders’ Cup to turn into a payout in the tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. What kind of wild prop-filled parlay would you have to hit to cash that kind of ticket on a football game? Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-live-longshots-and-value-bets-the-2022-breeders-cup

Uncovering Historical Tips and Trends to Handicap the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf

Every year, the Breeders’ Cup attracts a strong contingent of international raiders to challenge North America’s best horses in a series of lucrative races. Among the 14 Breeders’ Cup events, none attract a stronger international presence on a year-to-year basis than the $4 million, Grade 1 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2022-uncovering-historical-tips-and-trends-handicap-the-2022-breeders-cup-turf