News Arkansas Derby Purse Raised, Richest Stakes Schedule Ever at Oaklawn Park HOT SPRINGS, AR – Oaklawn will dramatically impact the 2022 Triple Crown trail by making two major changes to the Arkansas Derby (G1) – boosting the purse to $1.25 million and moving the date to…
Fantasy Horse Racing Fantasy League Final: Team Welch WINS, Saratoga Slim Finishes LAST It’s finally over! After many ups and downs along the way, the 2020-2021 Triple Crown Fantasy League has come to a close. Team Welch prevailed with the championship, becoming the first two-time champion since the league expanded. That’s bad news for Saratoga Slim, who finished last and will be punished… Read More
Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Incorporated Suspends Bob Baffert for Two Years Suspension follows Medina Spirit‘s confirmed positive for prohibited race-day substance LOUISVILLE, KY – Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced today the suspension of Bob Baffert for 2 years, effective immediately through the conclusion of the 2023 Spring Meet at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The suspension prohibits Baffert, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by… Read More
Belmont Stakes Fantasy League Update: It’s Belmont Week! Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for… Read More
Belmont Stakes Hot Rod Charlie, Rock Your World Arrive in New York for Belmont Stakes ELMONT, NY – West Coast-based Hot Rod Charlie and Rock Your World, along with a number of talented stablemates, arrived in New York last night to begin final preparations for Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1) presented by NYRA Bets. The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival runs from Thursday, June 3 through Saturday, June… Read More
Belmont Stakes Hot Rod Charlie Drills Five Furlongs in 1:00.48 for Belmont Stakes ARCADIA, CA – Idle since a close third in the Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 1, Doug O’Neill’s Hot Rod Charlie drilled five furlongs before Friday’s first race at Santa Anita in 1:00.48, his final prep for the Belmont Stakes (G1) at a mile and one half a week from Saturday,… Read More
News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 5/26/21: Can Anyone Catch Mystic Guide? Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More
Fantasy Horse Racing Fantasy League Update: The Finish Line Nears Each week, this important article will provide the standings, power rankings, and recent transactions for every league member. Not only will you see the latest claims in the league (which will show you what horses might be up-and-coming), but you will also get updates on the runners as they prepare for… Read More
podcast BLINKERS OFF 499: Preakness Stakes Analysis and Medina Spirit Lawsuit Attorney Interview The Racing Dudes recap Saturday’s 146th running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1), as well as take a look at how their betting and wagering strategies fared in the Preakness Stakes wagering guide. Then the Dudes interview Dan Markoff, the lawyer who filed the first class action lawsuit against… Read More
Preakness Stakes BLINKERS OFF 498: Preakness Stakes Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course, then give rapid-fire selections for some of the undercard stakes action Saturday at Pimlico. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes, Blinkers Off delivers weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 294: Saratoga Wednesday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 509: Haskell Fallout, CCA Oaks Preview, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes unpack last Saturday’s controversial $1 million Haskell… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 293: Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Bing Crosby Preview: C Z Rocket Back Out West DEL MAR, CA – Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1)… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Jim Dandy Preview: Will the Graveyard of Champions Claim Another Victim? SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on… Read More
