April 2012

Kentucky Derby/Oaks Betting: Wisdom of Crowds

Year after year, the Kentucky Derby provides some of the largest payouts of any horse race in America. 20-horse fields filled with young, deep and competitive horses running a distance […]

Betting Tips

Bodemeister Looks to Make History

The year was 1882, and the Kentucky Derby was only eight years old. That year a horse by the name of Apollo won the Kentucky Derby. At the time, he […] Read More

Betting Tips

Derby Trial Stakes (Grade 3) Preview

Likely Winners: #7 Paynter (KY) – If things go according to plan, Paynter should dominate this field on his way to a possible start in the Preakness. It’s amazing to imagine how […] Read More

Betting Tips

Races to Watch This Weekend

Belmont: The Westchester Stakes (Grade 3) Saturday 4:06 PM CT Dudes Pick: #1 Boys At Tosconova Dudes Sleeper: #5 Marilyn’s Guy Purse $150,000. For Three Year Olds And Upward. No nomination fee. $1,500 […] Read More

Horse Betting 101

Racing Dudes Beginners Series: Kentucky Derby 101

Here is everything you need to know about the Kentucky Derby. Once you get done reading this, check out “A Visual Guide to the Kentucky Derby” as well. It contains […] Read More

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Ranking the Kentucky Derby Preps

The Kentucky Derby prep races can often tell us a lot about what we can expect in the actual race. Understanding the strength of these preps can be a big key […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Graded Earnings

Here is a look at the current Kentucky Derby graded earings. The top 20 get into the race, so this is your field as of today: 1. Hansen $1,550,000 – […] Read More

Betting Tips

Lexington Stakes (Grade 3) Preview

Part of running and writing for a racing website is telling you (the fan) the truth. So I’m going to be honest with you and tell you I have no […] Read More

Horse Betting 101

Racing Dudes Beginners Series: The Importance of the Trainer

After three very busy weeks of Kentucky Derby prep races, our Racing Dudes Beginners Series returns this week. We’ll be covering the most important aspect in racing this week; the […] Read More

Horse Watch

Prairie Meadows Preview

Turn on the fountain and light up the lights, Iowa’s hidden jewel is back this Friday night with a new racing schedule. The old Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday schedule has been scrapped […] Read More