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Let There be Light: Kentucky Derby’s Churchill Downs Installing Permanent Lights

I received news the other day from Churchill Downs Inc., saying they are going to (finally) install permanent lights at their racetrack, which is of course the home of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby 2010. This follows on the hoofs of a review by the racetrack of their Churchill Downs’ Spring Meet night horse [...]

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Posted on September 29, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Culture, Guide, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks, Strategy, Tips
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Breeder’s Cup Challenge Races Continue, as Nov. 6-7 Approaches

The excitement is building. Indian Blessing had her final timed work for next Saturday’s Gallant Bloom Handicap ($150,000 added), a Breeder’s Cup 2009 Challenge race for fillies and mares 3-years old and up, at Belmont Park.  The 4-year-old two-time Eclipse award-winning mare Indian Blessing covered 5 furlongs Sunday morning in 1:00.46, third fastest of 26 [...]

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Posted on September 22, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Culture, Guide, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks, Strategy, Tips
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Irish Champion Stakes: the Battle of the Decade?

A total of 11 remain in Irish Champion Stakes contention after this past weekend’s five-day forfeit stage. But there is only one horse that really matters and as it stands he remains on course. Sea The Stars headed the entries for the Tattersalls-sponsored contest yesterday as his quest for a fifth consecutive Group 1 success [...]

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Posted on September 2, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Culture, Guide, Horse Racing, Horses, Race Tracks, Strategy
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How to Come Up with Your Own Horse Racing System (Part 2)

This is the continuation of the last post about tips for coming up with your own horse racing system.  I ended with the idea that you should check out when the horses last raced.  I remember writing that the more recent the last race is, the better it is.  However, let me qualify that.  If [...]

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Posted on August 16, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Basics, Guide, Horse Racing, Strategy, Tips
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British Horse Racing (Part 2)

The last post we had was a introductory course in British horse racing.  We ended with the types of enclosures that one can visit and what one would expect from each.  Whichever type of enclosure you go to, it is best that you buy a race card once you get to the race course.  You [...]

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Posted on July 30, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Basics, Culture, Guide, Horse Racing
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