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2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

The $400,000, Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream Park is the penultimate points prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track and one of four points preps scheduled for an action-packed Saturday of racing in the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-fountain-youth-stakes-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

California Chrome and Arrogate Headline Strong List of Hall of Fame Finalists

Nine racehorses, six trainers, and one jockey account for the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2023 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum's Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-california-chrome-and-arrogate-headline-strong-list-hall-fame-finalists

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage March 2-5

Saturday, March 4 is arguably the biggest weekend so far this year on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Four prep races offering qualifying points will be held at tracks around the country, and there are several other notable races on the schedule as well. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-march-2-5

From Barbershop to Backstretch: Real Players Sharing Unique Horse Racing Stories

Barbershop conversation is not necessarily idle chatter. Barber Rasi Harper turned videographer after hearing tales of the track while he snipped away on clients such as former NFL coach turned Thoroughbred owner Bill Parcells, trainer Chad Brown, and jockeys Javier Castellano and Kendrick Carmouche. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-barbershop-backstretch-real-players-sharing-unique-horse-racing-stories

General Jim Can Post the Upset in Fountain of Youth Stakes

The $400,000, Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream Park features the return of Forte, last year’s 2-year-old male Eclipse Award winner. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-general-jim-can-post-the-upset-fountain-youth-stakes

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Confidence Game

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/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-confidence-game

Historic Tips and Trends for Betting the 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve makes an important stop at Gulfstream Park this Saturday for the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile race with a storied history has long ranked as one of the most important Triple Cr Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-historic-tips-and-trends-betting-the-2023-fountain-youth-stakes

Five Key Takeaways You Need to Know From an International Weekend of Racing

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from racing action near ($1 million Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.) and far ($20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia). Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-key-takeaways-you-need-know-international-weekend-racing

Confidence Game Pulls a Fast One, Wins Oaklawn's Rebel Stakes

Confidence Game may have fooled the betting public, earning a surprising victory at 18-1 odds in the $1 million Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Feb. 25, but nothing appeared fraudulent about his performance. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-confidence-game-pulls-fast-one-wins-oaklawns-rebel-stakes

Japan's Panthalassa Holds Off Country Grammer to Win Saudi Cup, Elite Power Wins Sprint

In its fourth running, the $20 million Saudi Cup effectively turned into a Middle East edition of the Japan Cup. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-japans-panthalassa-holds-country-grammer-win-saudi-cup-elite-power-wins-sprint

Big-Race Showdown: Action Heats Up in Hot Springs for Rebel, Honeybee Stakes

For the seventh 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 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 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/2023-big-race-showdown-action-heats-hot-springs-rebel-honeybee-stakes

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Betting Kentucky Derby and Oaks Hopefuls at Oaklawn

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/2023-noels-weekend-winners-betting-kentucky-derby-and-oaks-hopefuls-oaklawn

Breeders’ Cup Announces Del Mar As Host Site of 2024 World Championships

The Breeders’ Cup, Thoroughbred racing’s year-end global championship event, today announced the 2024 World Championships will take place at Del Mar in Del Mar, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, where fans from around the world will gather to witness the best horses, trainers, and jockeys compete over two days. The Breeders’ Cup World Championships consists of 14 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $31 million. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-breeders-cup-announces-del-mar-host-site-2024-world-championships

Country Grammer, Taiba Headline 2023 Saudi Cup

The fourth running of the $20 million Saudi Cup Feb. 25 at King Abdulaziz Racecourse features a rematch of the first two finishers from 2022 plus a potent sextet from Japan and a few wild card possibilities. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-country-grammer-taiba-headline-2023-saudi-cup

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 22

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen Presented by Spendthrift, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-byron-kings-derby-dozen-feb-22

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 24-26

The upcoming weekend in horse racing expands the map for North American racing fans. In addition to an important Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep set for Saturday, Feb. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-feb-24-26

Laughter, Fun Go a Long Way for Horse Racing Ownership Group Little Red Feather Racing

Little Red Feather Racing didn't invent the concept of fun, but everyone involved with the ownership group certainly has perfected it. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-laughter-fun-go-long-way-horse-racing-ownership-group-little-red-feather-racing

Triple Crown Turning Point: Sir Barton’s Cough That Changed History

In each champion’s life comes a turning point, a small moment that presages bigger ones, laying the groundwork for the greatness to come. It could be a decision to change a piece of equipment, a hiccup that alters a schedule, or a new face that shifts the perspective on a horse and what they are capable of. For America’s first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton, this small something led to a simple decision that resulted in a historic achievement. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-triple-crown-turning-point-sir-bartons-cough-changed-history

Exhibition of Secretariat’s Triple Crown Saddle From the Irsay Collection To Debut March 4 In Las Vegas

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (Feb. 21, 2023)— The Jim Irsay Collection, based in Indianapolis, has acquired the saddle used on legendary racehorse Secretariat when he won the coveted Triple Crown of horse racing – the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes – 50 years ago in 1973. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-exhibition-secretariats-triple-crown-saddle-the-irsay-collection-debut-march-4-las

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Angel of Empire

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/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-angel-empire

Road to 2023 Kentucky Derby: Angel Emerges in Risen Star for Albaugh Family

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 at Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-road-2023-kentucky-derby-angel-emerges-risen-star-albaugh-family

Hall of Fame Trainer Asmussen Makes History With Milestone 10,000th Win

Steve Asmussen became the first trainer to win 10,000 Thoroughbred races in North America when Bet He’s Ready won the fifth race at Oaklawn Park Feb. 20. Asmussen also has two additional wins overseas, including Curlin’s victory in the 2008 Dubai World Cup. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-hall-fame-trainer-asmussen-makes-history-milestone-10000th-win

Using History as a Guide to Betting the 2023 Rebel Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby makes a lucrative stop at Oaklawn Park this Saturday for the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile event known for producing Kentucky Derby winners such as Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-using-history-guide-betting-the-2023-rebel-stakes

Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Rebel Stakes Winners

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winds its way through Oaklawn Park this Saturday, for the $1 million, Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. A competitive field is set to line up for this 1 1/16-mile event, with 50 qualifying Derby points going to the winner. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-stars-yesterday-looking-back-best-rebel-stakes-winners

National Handicapping Championship Tour Crowns New Winner

The 2023 National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) is just around the corner, coming up on March 10-12 at the Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally’s), but one of the biggest and most prestigious prizes in horse racing has already been decided with the conclusion of the 2022 NHC Tour. The official winner was Jay Johns of Meridian, Idaho, who will take home a top prize of $75,000 in prize money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-national-handicapping-championship-tour-crowns-new-winner

Angel of Empire Wins Risen Star Stakes to Become New Kentucky Derby Points Leader

Another Kentucky Derby prep, another win, and more points for one of trainer Brad Cox's 3-year-olds. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-angel-empire-wins-risen-star-stakes-become-new-kentucky-derby-points-leader

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Building a Mardi Gras Bankroll at Fair Grounds

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/2023-noels-weekend-winners-building-mardi-gras-bankroll-fair-grounds

Big-Race Showdown: Expert Selections for Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra Stakes

For the seventh 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 2023 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2023 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/2023-big-race-showdown-expert-selections-risen-star-rachel-alexandra-stakes

2023 Risen Star Stakes At a Glance

The complexion of the points chase for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will change Saturday with the Risen Star Stakes presented by Lamarque Ford at Fair Grounds – the year’s first race with a 50-point top prize on the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-risen-star-stakes-glance

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 15

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen Presented by Spendthrift, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-byron-kings-derby-dozen-feb-15

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

After a weekend with three qualifying points preps for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the activity slows down a bit for the upcoming holiday weekend which includes Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 20. Only one points prep is on the schedule – but it’s a big one. The Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford set for Saturday, Feb. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-feb-16-20

2023 Kentucky Derby Trail: Three Heating Up, Three Cooling Down for Feb. 15

This feature provides a capsule look at three horses who are heating up on the Triple Crown trail and three horses whose chances for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are not quite as strong as they were a few weeks ago. In the third edition of this blog for the 2023 run for the roses, the focus was the previous two weeks of racing that featured five Kentucky Derby qualifying races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-trail-three-heating-three-cooling-down-feb-15

Risen Star: Pride of Louisiana

The Cajun Country of Louisiana has produced its fair share of great racehorses. Yet Risen Star was different than any other. He did more than just race in New Orleans. He raced for New Orleans, becoming the pride and joy of anyone who called the bayous home and making Louisiana the capital of the horse racing industry for a brief, yet unforgettable period of time. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-risen-star-pride-louisiana

2023 Risen Star Stakes Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Fans and horseplayers will direct their attention to the “Big Easy” this Saturday, as Fair Grounds hosts the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-risen-star-stakes-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

Tapit's Conquest, Two Phil's Look Best in Competitive Risen Star Stakes

The Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford is the first of 16 Road to the Derby Championship Series races offering 50 or more points to the winner, which will very likely enable that horse’s connections to choose to enter the starting gate for the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-tapits-conquest-two-phils-look-best-competitive-risen-star-stakes

Underappreciated Horse Racing Stars of 19th Century: Ben Brush, Domino, and Henry of Navarre

Into each decade comes a handful of horses that help define that time for the fans who experience it. Alongside these familiar names are those who make their mark then but might fall by the wayside as years go by and their moments fall away. Remembering their accomplishments allows fans to put those periods in perspective, a new look at some horses who deserve recognition, in this case even a century after they competed. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-underappreciated-horse-racing-stars-19th-century-ben-brush-domino-and-henry-navarre

William Walker: A Jockey of Many Talents

The sport of horse racing in America dates to the colonial era, when Richard Nicolls, governor of New York, set up the first formal racetrack on Long Island. Since the 17th Century, the sport has thrived in all corners of the country, thanks to the tireless work of generations of men and women, especially African Americans like jockey Oliver Lewis and trainer Ed Brown, and the former slave turned jockey, trainer, and pedigree expert William Walker. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-william-walker-jockey-many-talents

Using History as a Guide to Betting the 2023 Risen Star Stakes

The Road to the Kentucky Derby takes a major turn on Saturday with the running of the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford at Fair Grounds. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-using-history-guide-betting-the-2023-risen-star-stakes

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Hit Show

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/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-hit-show

Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Risen Star Stakes Winners

This Saturday, Fair Grounds will host the $400,000, Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-stars-yesterday-looking-back-best-risen-star-stakes-winners

Chase the Chaos Impresses in El Camino Real Derby

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve may be months away, but the connections of Chase the Chaos enjoyed the sweet thrill of victory in another Derby – the $101,350 El Camino Real Derby – Feb. 11 at Golden Gate Fields . Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-chase-the-chaos-impresses-el-camino-real-derby

Litigate States His Case With Sam F. Davis Stakes Win at Tampa

The Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes is named in honor of the former president at Tampa Bay Downs when the track was known as Florida Downs and Turf Club. Unofficially, however, the race also belongs to trainer Todd Pletcher. The Hall of Famer sent out a record-extending seventh winner Feb. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-litigate-states-his-case-sam-f-davis-stakes-win-tampa

Hit Show Cruises to Victory in Withers Stakes

As it turned out, getting to the Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct was much harder for Hit Show than the race itself. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-hit-show-cruises-victory-withers-stakes

2023 Sam F. Davis Stakes at a Glance

Tampa Bay Downs enters the Triple Crown parade Saturday with the $250,000 Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes, which is a prep for the March 11 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, which is a prep for the May 6 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-sam-f-davis-stakes-glance

Prairie Hawk Could Swoop to Victory in Sam F. Davis Stakes

The $250,000, Grade 3 Sam F. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-prairie-hawk-could-swoop-victory-sam-f-davis-stakes

2023 Withers Stakes at a Glance

While Mother Nature and single-digit temperatures KO’d last Saturday’s Withers Stakes at Aqueduct, the rescheduled 1 1/8-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep should go off without a hitch Feb. 11 at the Big A. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-withers-stakes-glance

2023 El Camino Real Derby Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses

Northern California racing steps into the national spotlight Saturday on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve as Golden Gate Fields hosts the $100,000 El Camino Real Derby. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-el-camino-real-derby-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

Making Money Using Exacta and Trifecta Plays in Withers Stakes

We’ve reached the halfway point along Aqueduct’s Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. The third of five Kentucky Derby qualifiers held annually at the New York racetrack is the $250,000, Grade 3 Withers Stakes, slated to take place this Saturday over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-making-money-using-exacta-and-trifecta-plays-withers-stakes

Byron King’s Derby Dozen for Feb. 8

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen Presented by Spendthrift, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-byron-kings-derby-dozen-feb-8

Netflix Documentary Series to Focus on Road to Kentucky Derby

Story by Bill Barber, courtesy of Racing Post Horse racing is set to join Netflix’s stable of sports documentaries as the Racing Post understands the streaming service has commissioned a series based on this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-netflix-documentary-series-focus-road-kentucky-derby

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Feb. 9-12

Three qualifying points races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are on the North American racing schedule for the upcoming weekend, all held on Saturday, Feb. 10. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-feb-9-12

Comparing Kentucky Derby and Super Bowl Winners: Why Rich Strike's Derby Win Means Bet the Chiefs to Upset

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Super Bowl are uniquely and indelibly etched into the fabric of American culture. One dates back to 1875. The other found its footing in the 1966 season with the first game being played on Jan. 15, 1967. One owns a Saturday, the other a Sunday. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-comparing-kentucky-derby-and-super-bowl-winners-why-rich-strikes-derby-win-means-bet

New Kentucky Derby Prospects Join the Feb. 6 Top 10 Poll

Each week, members of the media around the country vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll. Find out the 2023 top 3-year-old rankings below in inaugural poll of the Triple Crown season. This poll will continue through the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets in June. AMERICA’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2023 Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-new-kentucky-derby-prospects-join-the-feb-6-top-10-poll

Kentucky Derby Futures: Latest Las Vegas Odds for Top Contenders

With February upon us, we’re deep into the prep schedule for this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 6 at Churchill Downs. Four stakes races offering qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby have been held since the last edition of this blog on Jan. 10, and aside from that, several other exciting prospects have gained notice in maiden or allowance races. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-kentucky-derby-futures-latest-las-vegas-odds-top-contenders

SLIDESHOW: U.S. Triple Crown Winners from Sir Barton to Justify

The U.S. Triple Crown in Thoroughbred racing has been swept by only 13 horses in the history of the sport. It takes a special racehorse to win the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, the 1 3/16-mile Preakness Stakes, and the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes in a five-week stretch during the spring of a 3-year-old campaign. Let's take a look back at the 13 superstars in this slideshow below who were able to etch their names in the history books as Triple Crown winners. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-slideshow-us-triple-crown-winners-sir-barton-justify

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Rocket Can

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. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-hopeful-snapshots-rocket-can

Who to Follow at Cheltenham Festival

While there are many race series and big trainers in the United States, they don’t always travel across the pond and Cheltenham Festival has been devoid of U.S. horses and trainers. There is a reason that the spring meeting at the world-famous Cheltenham course is the crown jewel of jump racing and U.S. trainers and horses have struggled at times to break into the festival. This can be attributed to fluctuations in quality of horse and trainer being produced as the sport faces stiff competition from the likes of basketball and American football. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-who-follow-cheltenham-festival

Black History Month: Shining a Spotlight on Notable African American Jockeys

From the beginnings of the sport in the United States, African Americans have made significant contributions to horse racing. African American jockeys dominated the winner’s circle in racing’s first three decades. They were the first black superstar athletes in the United States, and won 15 of the first 28 runnings of the Kentucky Derby. In fact, 13 of 15 jockeys for the inaugural Kentucky Derby in 1875 were African American. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-black-history-month-shining-spotlight-notable-african-american-jockeys

The Trends You Need to Know From Current Gulfstream Park Championship Meet

We are more than a month into the current Gulfstream Park Championship Meet, which began on Dec. 26, and this seems like a good time to check-in and all of the current jockey, trainer, and post-position trends happening at the meet that can be relevant for bettors. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-the-trends-you-need-know-current-gulfstream-park-championship-meet

Rocket Can Blasts Into Derby Picture with Holy Bull Victory

Saturdays are alright with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado this winter in South Florida. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-rocket-can-blasts-derby-picture-holy-bull-victory

Newgate Triumphs in Santa Anita's Robert B. Lewis Stakes.

When all four contenders in the Feb. 4 $196,000 Grade 3 Robert B. Lewis Stakes turned in the stretch at Santa Anita, Bob Baffert had the rare luxury of winning the race before the race was even finished. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-newgate-triumphs-santa-anitas-robert-b-lewis-stakes

Remembering Beloved Racehorse and Stable Pony Chindi

A millionaire on the racetrack, but even more popular as trainer Steve Hobby’s longtime stable pony, Chindi was euthanized Feb. 2. The snow-white gelding was 29. Hobby said Chindi’s physical condition had deteriorated for several weeks, adding he believes it was because of a neurological disorder triggered by his advanced age, rare to reach for a Thoroughbred racehorse. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-remembering-beloved-racehorse-and-stable-pony-chindi

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Targeting Great Betting Races at Gulfstream

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/2023-noels-weekend-winners-targeting-great-betting-races-gulfstream

2023 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at a Glance

The Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park has become a key Southern California prep race on the path to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and served as a springboard in 2012 for I’ll Have Another as he swept the Derby and Preakness Stakes. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-robert-b-lewis-stakes-glance

Byron King's Derby Dozen for Feb. 1

BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his latest Derby Dozen, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-byron-kings-derby-dozen-feb-1

Why Rocket Can Has Best Chance to Win the 2023 Holy Bull Stakes

The Grade 3, $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes is the first of three significant stakes races for newly turned 3-year-olds at Gulfstream Park, the other two being the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-why-rocket-can-has-best-chance-win-the-2023-holy-bull-stakes

Multiple Helping Hands Propelled Young Rider Gomez to an Eclipse Award

Jan. 26, 2023, was a day that Jose Antonio Gomez will always treasure. It was an evening with the potential to shape his career — and life — in ways he could only dream about five years ago. On that night, when he was selected as the outstanding apprentice jockey of 2022 at the Eclipse Awards festivities, the 22-year-old Michigan native morphed from a promising, yet inexperienced rider into a member of a select group whose early accomplishments stood out. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-multiple-helping-hands-propelled-young-rider-gomez-eclipse-award

Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 3-5

After an action-packed weekend dominated by the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat and undercard races at Gulfstream Park, the focus this upcoming Saturday shifts to the prep schedule for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-feb-3-5