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Ask a hundred jockeys what their ultimate goal is in horse racing and, almost without exception, they’ll tell you it’s to ride in (and win) the Kentucky Derby. For those who’ve previously made the Derby starting gate on the first Saturday in May, they describe a feeling unlike any other. In this year’s race, which will be held on Saturday, May 6, all 20 riders — one aboard each horse that has earned a coveted spot in the Derby — have the chance to leave their mark on racing history. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-meet-the-jockeys-the-2023-kentucky-derby

In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. And of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest (some would say only) city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-eatdrink-louisville-during-kentucky-derby-week-2023

There is always one major mystery surrounding the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve: How will the 3-year-olds handle the demanding 1 ¼-mile distance? In three of the last six runnings, there was also a second major concern: How will the runners handle a wet track? Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-which-2023-kentucky-derby-runners-would-benefit-wet-track

The Longines Kentucky Oaks will be the marquee race on Friday, May 5, at Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-kentucky-oaks-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

With the countdown to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve dipping into single-digits, the pressure is on for fashion-conscious women to find the perfect outfit for Derby day. While some may have spent weeks planning their ensembles, others may still be scrambling for last-minute options. If you find yourself in the latter category, fear not – we've got you covered. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-last-minute-fashion-finds-the-2023-kentucky-derby

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-appealing-value-plays-saturday-aqueduct

Gamblers will be treated with massive pools and a wide variety of wagering opportunities on Kentucky Derby week that will begin Saturday, April 29 at Churchill Downs. New on this year’s wagering menu will be the debut of the $1 rolling Super Hi 5. If no one correctly picks the first five finishers, the bet will carryover to the next race. Previously, the Super Hi 5 was only offered on the final race each card. This will be a traditional Super Hi 5 bet and not a jackpot. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-massive-pools-new-betting-options-highlight-kentucky-derby-week-wagering-menu

When Sir Barton became the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in 1919, he created an elite standard that only 12 other horses have matched since. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-the-foxes-belair-reminder-why-we-fall-love-the-sport-horse-racing

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-april-26

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is the longest continuously held sporting event in America, with this year marking its 149th installment. Often referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” the iconic race first occurred May 17, 1875, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and has been run there every year since. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-nine-everyday-american-essentials-older-the-kentucky-derby

Season 2 of “Stake in Stardom,” the America’s Best Racing initiative in which brand ambassadors become minority stake owners in an elite Thoroughbred, is underway. This year’s roster includes a few familiar faces from last season in addition to several new personalities eager to experience the sport and lifestyle of horse racing up close. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-the-joy-thoroughbred-ownership-get-know-stake-stardoms-joy-taylor

The Churchill Downs spring-summer meet is upon us, with the opening card set for Saturday night, April 29. When that “Downs After Dark” card kicks off, Churchill Downs will immediately become one of horse racing’s top simulcast signals of the season. Churchill’s live racing will be conducted mainly on a four-day-a-week schedule, Thursdays through Sundays, through July 3. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-churchill-downs-2023-spring-meet-betting-preview-track-trends-jockeys-and-trainers

The upcoming weekend in horse racing sees the spring meets at Keeneland and Aqueduct wrap up while Churchill Downs kicks off its spring-summer meet with a Saturday evening racing card that will launch fans and horseplayers into one of the most exciting weeks of the year – Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-april-26-30

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Eight new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-california-chrome-songbird-headline-new-racing-hall-fame-members-2023

His best horse may have been gray, but for the most part there was no gray area when it came to people’s feelings about trainer Grover Greer “Bud” Delp. The Maryland native was outspoken, irreverent, and controversial. He had a personality that divided people into two separate camps: those who loved him and those who had no use for him. The common ground, though, was respect for his ability as a trainer. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-bud-delp-hall-famer-remembered-super-horse-trainer

Time flies when you’re having fun. The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is complete and the Grade 1, 1 ¼-mile race itself is less than two weeks away, which means it’s time for handicappers to buckle down and start planning which horses they intend to bet. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-thirteen-trends-you-need-know-betting-the-2023-kentucky-derby

The retraining process can be extremely tough with any new horse. It can leave you learning new valuable lessons while also leaving you with many questions that you may not be able to answer on your own. With Goldie, retraining has been unique. I have ridden many horses in my life but never a horse as young as Goldie at just 5 years old, and who can naturally do the equivalent of a human squat in his hind end and fly backwards quicker than he is willing to go forward. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-one-step-backward-and-two-steps-forward

Three high-profile sports media personalities are preparing to experience the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve not just as fans of Thoroughbred racing, but as minority owners of Kentucky Derby contender Jace’s Road in partnership with West Point Thoroughbreds and through America’s Best Racing’s Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-ian-rapoport-joy-taylor-and-lindsay-czarniak-have-kentucky-derby-dreams

For the better part of four decades, the number 11 held significance in the sport of Thoroughbred racing. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-the-elite-11-saluting-the-winners-the-santa-anita-derby-and-kentucky-derby

While horseplayers, handicappers, and public touts have all the fun sifting through their facts and figures for the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve coming up May 6, we poor ink-stained wretches of the Fourth Estate must sit around twiddling our thumbs, wondering what kind of result we'll be stuck with and praying it will be a tale our grandchildren can tell. Or at least gets a few dozen retweets. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-possible-derby-storylines-beginning-take-odd-shapes

The canon of books on the sport’s great jockeys adds a new title this year with the publication of Katherine Mooney’s “Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey,” part of the Black Lives imprint published by Yale University Press. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-another-look-history-mooneys-book-offers-new-perspective-isaac-murphy

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-saturday-stakes-selections-keeneland

With an off-the-pace victory in the Bay Shore Stakes and a front-end triumph in the Gotham Stakes to welcome in his 3-year-old campaign, Secretariat had taken the requisite steps that would land him in Louisville on the fi Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-secretariats-shocking-stumble-1973-wood-memorial-final-kentucky-derby-prep

Breeders’ Cup Limited is beginning an exciting new collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone, who will curate exclusive menus for premium dining areas at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.  Best-in-class dining and hospitality offerings have become synonymous with the Breeders’ Cup, which will celebrate its 40th running Nov. 3-4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-breeders-cup-collaborating-michelin-starred-chef-curtis-stone

The $350,000, Grade 2 Elkhorn Stakes Saturday at Keeneland brings together a field of 10 horses which for the most part specialize in turf “marathons” of a mile and a half or thereabouts. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-betting-pair-mike-maker-trained-aces-2023-elkhorn-stakes

The three races that comprise the historic Triple Crown series are awash in stories of both people and horses, the names that inspire generations of racing fans to dive into the recounting of the tales of these essential moments. As we count down to the first Saturday in May, why not pass the days leading up to Triple Crown by revisiting the names and faces that make up the history of these iconic races? These 13 titles can bring readers a new perspective on some of the sport’s icons, both equine and human. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thirteen-books-read-triple-crown-season-horse-racing

The three races that comprise the historic Triple Crown series are awash in stories of both people and horses, the names that inspire generations of racing fans to dive into the recounting of the tales of these essential moments. As we count down to the first Saturday in May, why not pass the days leading up to Triple Crown by revisiting the names and faces that make up the history of these iconic races? These 12 titles can bring readers a new perspective on some of the sport’s icons, both equine and human. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-twelve-books-read-triple-crown-season-horse-racing

Attending the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve this year? Congratulations! You’re one of the lucky few (thousands), but for those of us not attending this year’s running at Churchill Downs — this writer included — there is still plenty at stake and many avenues to pursue. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-how-throw-the-perfect-kentucky-derby-party

It is widely understood that the Kentucky Derby has a longstanding love affair with hats and fascinators. From its humble beginnings in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has grown into a mega-fashion event where elaborate headwear takes center stage. So, how did these stylish accessories become so entrenched in Derby culture? Let's dive into the fascinating (pun intended) history of Derby hats and fascinators! Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/node/56152

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-april-19

The Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve wrapped up last Saturday, and you know what that means. The 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is just 2 1/2 lengths, er weeks, away, and we’re ready to decipher some deep data to find the next  run for the roses winner. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-2023-kentucky-derby-data-how-fast-years-contenders-finished

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/2023-trio-triple-crown-turning-points-legendary-secretariat

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll. Week 12 of the 2023 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through April 16, 2023. The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system. First place votes are in parentheses. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-forte-maintains-top-ranking-kentucky-derby-poll-mage-cracks-top-10

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 11-14 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Meet adult amateur rider Julianne Pangal and her RRP hopeful, Funnee, as they gear up for their maiden voyage to the Thoroughbred Makeover. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-spring-season-firsts

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, $3 million 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-wild-ice

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 6 at Churchill Downs. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-trainer-saffie-joseph-jr-chats-lord-miles-derby-chances-and-success-gulfstream-park

To be remembered a hundred years later is to hit a note that echoes through the years in between. In this decade of the 20th Century, an era that saw historic horses whose deeds made ever-resonant impressions, three names earned a place in the sport’s long memory with feats of stamina and speed that live on in the Hall of Fame and more. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-underappreciated-legends-the-20th-century-whisk-broom-ii-old-rosebud-and-omar-khayyam

If you’ve landed on this story, you very likely have an interest in betting the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 at Churchill Downs but either don’t know how, where, what, or who to bet. Maybe it’s a combination of all four, but we’re here to help. It’s never been easier to place a bet on the Kentucky Derby. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-the-basics-how-bet-the-kentucky-derby

The Kentucky Derby was first held in 1875 and ranks as the longest continuously held major sporting event in the United States. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-sixteen-things-know-about-the-kentucky-derby

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes at Keeneland Race Course, the last race of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep season, the $1 million Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-takeaways-you-need-know-the-weekend-racing-including-final-stop-derby-trail

There should be no mention of the mighty Triple Crown champion Secretariat without pointing to jockey Ron Turcotte as an integral member of a dynamite team. It might appear from watching replays of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in 1973 as if Turcotte was merely a passenger taken for a wonderful ride by the gleaming colt they called “Big Red.” But Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, knew better. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-ron-turcotte-secretariats-hall-fame-rider

Whichever 3-year-old wins the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve on May 6 will not have an easy race awaiting them two weeks later in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-first-mission-wins-lexington-stakes-eyes-preakness-next

Last year in the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, Summer Is Tomorrow sped away from the 20-horse starting gate with an opening quarter-mile in :21.78, the fastest in race history, leading to a pace meltdown that benefited closers. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-can-japans-derma-sotogake-utilize-early-speed-his-advantage-kentucky-derby

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-picks-lexington-stakes

The Jockey Club of Canada hosted the 48th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony during the evening of April 13, when Moira was awarded the night’s most prestigious prize as Canada’s 2022 Horse of the Year. The evening began with a commemoration of the club’s 50th anniversary and a recognition of the founding members from 1973. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-moira-named-2022-canadian-horse-the-year-sovereign-awards

In the mid-1970s, a crafty but achy-armed left-handed pitcher named Tommy John faced the prospect of surgery to extend his career in Major League Baseball. His surgeon, Dr. Frank Jobe, devised a new way to treat John’s ailment, using a tendon elsewhere in his patient’s body to replace a damaged ulnar collateral ligament. The new technique proved a stroke of genius as it not only allowed John to resume his career, it also saved the career of a long list of pitchers in future years. Today, Jobe’s breakthrough surgical procedure is known as Tommy John Surgery. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-how-surgery-took-racehorse-alysheba-unremarkable-world-champion

If you’ve opened this story you probably are interested in the Kentucky Derby but might not know a whole lot about horse racing or the Triple Crown. That’s OK – we’re here to help. The Kentucky Derby is the most-watched horse race of the year in the United States and is widely considered one of the most important sporting events in the country, having grown to become much more than just a horse race since Aristides won the first edition in 1875. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-beginners-guide-the-kentucky-derby

The $400,000, Grade 3 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Saturday at Keeneland is billed as the last qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and this year it is living up to that reputation. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-lexington-stakes-glance

For anyone looking to take a first step toward a career in the world of racing, there’s a unique opportunity to do just that — but the window is closing with a rapidly approaching deadline of Friday, April 21. That’s the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-maryland-thoroughbred-career-program-valuable-introduction-horse-industry-students

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-april-12

The $500,000 Grade 3 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap at Oaklawn Park brings together a field of 10 sprinters and the biggest question among the group is whether Tejano Twist can repeat his visually impressive effort four weeks ago when victorious in the Grade 3 Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-surveillance-can-knock-tejano-twist-count-fleet-sprint

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 eighth 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-april-12

Few breeders and owners have defined an era as Calumet Farm did in the 1940s. What started as a Standardbred farm in the 1920s transitioned into a nursery for a long list of racing immortals in the 1930s. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-triple-crown-turning-point-overcoming-tragedy-citations-journey-greatness

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll. Week 11 of the 2023 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through April 9, 2023. The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system. First place votes are in parentheses. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-tapit-trice-and-verifying-move-kentucky-derby-contenders-poll-forte-continues-lead

Welcome to the unofficial start of horse racing season. Sure, there are races that kick off at the beginning of the year, but there’s something special about attending the track when the calendar says spring. Warm weather brings brighter spirits to the races — not to mention more spirits to be consumed in the sun. And, of course, all the glorious fashion options at play after April. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-what-ive-learned-about-horse-racing-so-far

Three major qualifying points races for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve were held last Saturday and televised nationwide. This upcoming week is highlighted by the final points prep for Derby 149, the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Saturday, April 15 at Keeneland. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-where-watchlisten-horse-racing-coverage-april-12-16

The Churchill Downs backside comes to life a few weeks before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. While horses are stabled there nine months out of the year, some extra special ones call the backside their home in the weeks leading up to the Derby. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-day-the-life-kentucky-derby-horse

America’s Best Racing, a fan-development and awareness-building platform launched by The Jockey Club to increase the profile and visibility of horse racing, has partnered with the National Steeplechase Association to broadcast the Middleburg Spring Races at Glenwood Park in Virginia later this month. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-americas-best-racing-nsa-join-forces-coverage-middleburg-spring-races

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland Race Course, the $750,000 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park, and the $750,000 Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-takeaways-you-need-know-unforgettable-weekend-kentucky-derby-trail

There is a new rock star emerging at Gulfstream Park this year who has everyone buzzing about his size, demeanor, and stature. And he is not a Thoroughbred! Master is a solid, 16.3 hands, draft cross, blue roan gelding owned by 1/ST Racing Chief Operating Officer Aidan Butler. FanDuel TV reporter/analyst (and assistant trainer) Andie Biancone’s laughter is infectious as she describes the first time she saw Master on the track. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-big-chill-guy-gulfstream-pony-master-riding-couch

The $750,000 Grade 2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct was the third and final 200-point qualifying race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on a busy April 8 afternoon, and in terms of a wild, unpredictable finish, the b Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-lord-miles-scores-stunning-wood-memorial-upset

Practical Move unveiled another dimension to his potentially limitless talent via his bravery in the final strides of the April 8 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-practical-move-prevails-nose-over-japans-mandarin-hero-santa-anita-derby

Tapit Trice, a horse bred and sold with races like the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in mind, took a big step toward that classic when he prevailed over Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-tapit-trice-target-kentucky-derby-after-valiant-blue-grass-stakes-victory

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-seeking-windfall-wood-memorial-stakes-day

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-key-derby-trail-races-new-york-kentucky-and-california

The West Coast’s crop of 3-year-old fillies will get their chance to punch a ticket to the Longines Kentucky Oaks in Saturday’s Santa Anita Oaks. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-santa-anita-oaks-glance

Having proved in the Bay Shore Stakes three weeks earlier that he had progressed through the winter and come back bigger and stronger than ever, Secretariat returned to competition in the Grade 2 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct April 7 at a mile, an eighth of a mile longer Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-secretariat-shows-new-trick-1973-gotham-stakes

The $1 million, Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 8 at Keeneland drew a field of 11 3-year-olds aspiring to make their marks and move on to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in four weeks. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-top-win-contenders-2023-blue-grass-stakes

Once again, the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes promises to play an integral role in finalizing the field of 20 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-blue-grass-stakes-glance

The $1 million Runhappy Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park is one of the most important stops on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-practical-betting-strategy-the-2023-santa-anita-derby

This Saturday, Aqueduct will host its signature race and the final stop on the New York road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-wood-memorial-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

The $750,000, Grade 1 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Saturday at Santa Anita Park drew the top-three finishers from the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes and the race figures to send multiple talented West Coast-based 3-year-olds to the Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-santa-anita-derby-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

Every day of the year is part of Kentucky Derby season for horse racing fans in the Bluegrass State, but anticipation for the sport’s biggest event really picks up each spring when Keeneland Race Course kicks off its April meet with an opening weekend highlighted by the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-2023-blue-grass-stakes-cheat-sheet-get-know-the-horses

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines courage as “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” We see human examples of this each time jockeys guide thousand-pound Thoroughbred dynamos from the explosion of the starting gate to the rush for the finish line. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-triple-crown-turning-point-tenacity-allowed-assault-overcome-early-adversity

You’ve heard for years that Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., is a must-visit destination if you consider yourself a fan of Thoroughbred racing. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-five-food-and-drink-options-keeneland-first-timers

Each week, members of the national media vote on the nation's top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll. Week 10 of the 2023 Top 3-Year-Old Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the NTRA covers racing performances through April 2, 2023. The 3-year-old poll represents horses competing up to and through the Triple Crown. Rankings are based on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-1 voting system. First place votes are in parentheses. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-forte-tops-ntra-poll-top-10-triple-crown-contenders

Kentucky racing is reborn in earnest each spring with the opening of the three-week Keeneland spring meet, which this year will begin on Friday, April 7 and continue until Friday, April 28. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-tips-and-trends-help-bet-the-keeneland-spring-2023-meet

When Bronn first came to me, over a year ago at this point, he was truly the epitome of what a racehorse should be. Sleek, strong, powerful, sound… When he walked off that trailer, I remember thinking this was a dream come true. In fact, I felt like Velvet watching The Pi walk towards her seemingly in a dream. How is this, how is HE, real!? Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-thoroughbred-makeover-diary-eye-opening-training-experiences-bronn

Generally speaking, the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct is a predictable race on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2023-using-history-guide-betting-the-2023-wood-memorial-stakes

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from an exciting Saturday of racing action that included the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa and the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-five-takeaways-you-need-know-action-packed-weekend-kentucky-derby-trail

Even coming out of a mild winter with minimal snow and ice, Central Kentucky is abuzz with anticipation as spring arrives, and as usual, front and center among many people’s minds is an unofficial hallmark of the season of renewal: the Spring Meet at Keeneland Race Course. The meet kicks off Friday, April 7 and lasts for 15 days on a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule ending Friday, April 28 (no racing on Easter Sunday, April 9).  Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-know-you-go-2023-keeneland-spring-meet

The Arkansas Derby is the signature race every year at Oaklawn Park as well as a key steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/lifestyle/2023-marvelous-and-memorable-day-hot-springs-arkansas-derby

Last year's juvenile champion Forte turned what seemed like an apparent defeat into a dramatic one-length victory in the $1 million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa on April 1 at Gulfstream Park. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-forte-surges-late-win-thrilling-florida-derby

Throughout the years, most top contenders in Kentucky Derby prep races have been colts or geldings. Although fillies are eligible for all Derby preps and can earn points toward securing a spot in the starting gate for the first jewel of the Triple Crown, not many of them take on males along the Derby trail or in the classic. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2023-notable-fillies-major-kentucky-derby-prep-races