Breeders Cup Week Preview: Zenyatta Looks Strong
In her final work for this coming Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic, Zenyatta turned in a flawless six-furlong work in 1:12.40 on Saturday morning at Hollywood Park with regular jockey, Mike Smith aboard. Zenyatta worked in company with her staablemate Green Cat. They began the work at the 5 1/2-furlong pole with Zenyatta starting about three [...]
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Posted on November 2, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Basics, Culture, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks, Tips
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Nothing Like Being “Lucky”; 2-Year-Old Colt Wins $300,000 Norfolk Stakes
There’s nothing better than being “Lucky.” At least that’s what Lookin at Lucky’s owners think after the 2-year old colt’s Oct. 4′s win at the $300,000 Norfolk Stakes (for 2-year olds) at Santa Anita Park. The win earns Lookin at Lucky an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeder’s Cup Juvenile on Nov.7. It’s all [...]
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Posted on October 6, 2009 by doclotto | Filed Under Betting, Culture, Horse Racing, Horses, News, Race Tracks, Tips
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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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Factors To Consider For Successful Betting
So you’re into horse racing. You think that you can just choose a horse and win big? Think again. Horse racing is not an exact science but neither is it purely a matter of luck and intuition. Here are some factors to consider when making bets. The Form Naturally, I am talking about the horse’s [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Horse Racing, Tips
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Get Out Of Your Handicapping Rut
You may have been betting on horse races for a while now, and you might even think that you are quite good at it. But just like any other activity or hobby, you might find yourself in a rut every now and then. If you are in this situation, maybe it’s time that you take [...]
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Posted on August 13, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Betting, Tips
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Top 3 Betting Tips To Make You Successful In Horseracing
Betting in horse racing can be the most fun activity that you engage in, that is, if you know how to go about it and win as much as you can. Backing losing horses all of the time is not that much fun, let me tell you. With these top 3 tips, however, you can [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Betting, Horse Racing, Strategy, Tips
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Of Computer Programs And Horse Racing
I am a technophile. If I can use a piece of technology to do something – whether it’s for work or for leisure – I will do so. But when it comes to making your picks for horse races, does technology apply as well? Should you rely on computer programs when it comes to betting [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Betting, Horse Racing, Horses, Strategy, Tips
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More Useful Betting Tips
In the previous post, we took a look at some things that you can consider when betting on horse races. Those are tried and tested tips, trust me. Here are a few more which I would like to share with you. Learn to accept losing. This is a basic concept. As with any other gambling [...]
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Posted on June 3, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Tips
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Useful Horse Racing Betting Tips
So you’re new to horse race betting? I have two main things to tell you. One, do not be overconfident and think that you can just jump into the water without equipping yourself. No matter that you think you have the talent to win big. You have to know the basics of betting. Two, do [...]
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Posted on May 26, 2009 by descartes | Filed Under Basics, Betting, Horse Racing, Tips
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