How To Bet Fort Erie 2018 Race Meeting
Fort Erie opens its 40-day meeting today (Tuesday, May 29) with racing Tuesdays and Sundays (beginning June 10) through October 16. Fort Erie is a fun track to play because it gives you something to […]
Handicapping
Shapiro Enjoying His Churchill Downs Handicapping Adventure
by SCOTT SHAPIRO It has been nearly a month since I moved my tack to Louisville from Southern California and attended my first Kentucky Derby week at legendary Churchill Downs. As expected the first week […]
How To Bet the Preakness Stakes Superfecta
One of the biggest overlays in the history of superfecta betting occurred in the 2018 Kentucky Derby when the Justify-Good Magic-Audible-Instilled Regard combination returned better than 19,000-to-1. That might not seem like a lot considering […]
Good Wagering Opportunities Mark Return of MATCH Series
by Scott Shapiro After a 16-year break, the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championship Series (MATCH) is back in 2018. The series of races funded by horsemen’s groups from each of the participating states (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and […]
My Boy Jack Enters Pantheon of Kentucky Derby Underlays
by SCOTT SHAPIRO Justify and Mendelssohn may have had the most hype leading into the 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, but those watching the wagering on America’s most famous horse race could not […]
What Went Right & What Went Wrong: 2018 Kentucky Derby Edition
One of my most read articles in the aftermath of the 2017 Kentucky Derby was a recap of what went right and what went wrong. A lot more went wrong, and sadly, it does not […]
Happy Opening Day at Churchill Downs
It’s opening night at Churchill Downs, and the 10-race card not only kicks off Kentucky Derby week beneath the Twin Spires but also offers a bet back on TwinSpires.com. For Churchill Downs handicapping reports, CLICK […]
The How To Bet the Kentucky Derby Podcast Is Back!
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is near and with it one of the best wagering opportunities of the year, as more than $100-million will be up for grabs on the Most Exciting Two […]
Poll Dancing: Why I Rank Kentucky Derby Horses the Way I do
For me, horse racing is a gambling game. Yes, it’s the sport of kings, but I’m a pauper so I’ll leave the oligarchs to sport while I try to cash a ticket. And as much […]
How To Build Your Kentucky Derby Bankroll in the Arkansas Derby & Lexington Stakes
Today is the last opportunity to opt in and play the TwinSpires.com Build Your Derby Bankroll promotion. To win money, opt in and wager $10 across the board (win, place, & show) on one horse […]