The ground blurs. The horse explodes beneath the rider as the field straightens for the wire. They are deep in the pack, inhaling the sharp smell of dirt and desperation. The favorite looms ahead, but a sudden, violent gap opens along the rail. Instinct takes over. The rider drives the horse into the breach, the […]
Read MoreThe Kentucky Derby is traditionally one of the biggest betting races of the year in North America, and this year’s edition is guaranteed to continue that trend. However, a quick look at the horse racing results in the race over the past few years highlights a statistic that sports bettors cannot afford to ignore. Justify’s […]
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Image credit The 2026 Kentucky Derby trail is already delivering standout performances from promising three-year-olds across major prep races. As contenders accumulate qualifying points on the “Road to the Kentucky Derby,” racing fans and bettors are closely following which horses are building momentum ahead of the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs. This year’s […]
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When you consider the path to the 2025 Kentucky Derby and potential winners, you can’t overlook the pivotal prep races like the Iroquois Stakes and Lecomte Stakes, which set the stage for aspiring champions. These races are more than mere stepping stones—they’re arenas where emerging talent first tests its mettle. The Iroquois Stakes opens the […]
Read MoreThe Kentucky Derby is a bucket list event for millions of people around the world, and each year tens of thousands of people turn up at Churchill Downs to live their dream and watch some world class racing. While the event doesn’t take place until May, for those wanting to visit in 2024, it’s well […]
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The $1 million Arlington Million and its co-main race, the $500,000 Beverly D., have been scheduled for August 13th at the Churchill Downs racecourse. In addition to the main events, the day-long festivities will host a plethora of money handicap contests, such as berths to the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. Following the closure of Arlington Park, […]
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