HORSE BETTING NEWS
Santa Anita Park to host 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championship
Returning to the site of some of the most successful events in its 27-year history, the 2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, Breeders' Cup Limited announced today at a press conference at LA Live.
How to Find Value in Horse Betting
There is no question that to be successful when you bet the horses, you have to find value. It doesn't take long to lose money if you are constantly betting even money favorites in horse betting. Value is a key thing to remember as you bet the ponies. Where do you find that value?
Del Mar Race Track Carryover reaches $142,756
There were three straight longshot winners at Del Mar race track, including Spartan Jet ($61.60) in the sixth race on Saturday, and that has led to a Pick 6 carryover of $142,756.
Sword Dancer Invitational at Saratoga Race Track
With a race under his belt, Winchester will aim for his fourth Grade 1 victory when he competes on Saturday in Saratoga Race Course's $500,000 Sword Dancer Invitational Handicap at 1 1/2 miles on the turf.
Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Race Course
August 12, 2011 -- New York -- Sagamore Farm's Millionreasonswhy returns to action off her victory in the Grade 2 Matron at Belmont Park, heading a promising field of six 2-year-old fillies Sunday in the 95th running of the Grade 2, $150,000 Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Million Dollar Horse Racing at Arlington Park
August 9, 2011 -- The best day of horse racing in the state of Illinois is on Saturday at Arlington Park with three Grade 1 stakes races led by the Arlington Million. Ten horses were pre-entered for the race led by Gio Ponti, who could go off as the horse betting favorite. Also on Saturday at Arlington Park it will be the $750,000 Beverly D. Stakes and the $400,000 Secretariat Stakes.
Whitney Handicap at Saratoga Race Course is Wide Open
August 5, 2011 -- One of the best races this weekend takes place on Saturday afternoon at Saratoga Race Course with the 84th running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Whitney Handicap. The field of 11 is led by Grade I winners Giant Oak, Morning Line, Rail Trip and Tizway. The race is expected to be extremely competitive as seven horses are listed with single-digit horse betting odds.
2011 West Virginia Derby Field Set
August 4, 2011 -- Post positions have been drawn for the 42nd running of the Grade 2, $750,000 West Virginia Derby. The 1 1/8-mile race for three-year-olds highlights a nine-race card (comprised entirely of open company stakes) to be run this Saturday, August 6, at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Horse Rebates Can Turn Losers into Winners
August 3, 2011 -- If you are a horse player then you need to know about rebates because they can turn you from a losing player into a winning one. A horse betting rebate is simply getting cash back for every wager you make whether it wins or loses. Let's look at just how important horse rebates can be to you when you bet on horses.
A 2011 West Virginia Derby Victory for Toby Keith?
August 2, 2011 -- Most people know Toby Keith for his success as a country music singer-songwriter, and for good reason. The 50-year-old Keith has had 19 Number One singles, and this year marks the release of his fifteenth studio album. But Keith is also a Thoroughbred racehorse owner. And one of his horses, a three- year-old colt with the misspelled name of Sherriff Cogburn, will go to the post this Saturday in the Grade 2, $750,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
