Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the Norfolk

Wed Jun 15 2022J. Keeler Johnson

It can be tricky to handicap early-season stakes for juveniles like the Norfolk S. (G2) taking place on Thursday at Royal Ascot in England. But betting an Omni/Swinger is an easy place to start.
2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday

Tue Jun 14 2022Kellie Reilly

Wednesday’s card at Royal Ascot centers on the Prince of Wales’s (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). A small but select field of five, with a muddled pace scenario, could make things trickier for the favorites.
Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play exacta bet for the Prince of Wales's Stakes

Tue Jun 14 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Day 2 of racing at Royal Ascot in England takes place on Wednesday with the prestigious Prince of Wales’s S. (G1) serving as the feature event.
Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the Queen Anne

Mon Jun 13 2022J. Keeler Johnson

If you want to dip your toes into wagering on Royal Ascot, we recommend starting with an Omni/Swinger bet on the Queen Anne S. (G1).
Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the King's Stand

Sun Jun 12 2022J. Keeler Johnson

As a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1), Tuesday’s prestigious King’s Stand S. (G1) at Royal Ascot in England is well worth watching (and betting).
Betting with, and against, Arrest Me Red in the Jaipur Stakes

Thu Jun 09 2022John Mucciolo

A talented field of 13 will dash six panels on the Belmont Park outer lawn in Saturday’s $400,000 Jaipur S.
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Ogden Phipps Stakes

Thu Jun 09 2022John Mucciolo

A small and outstanding field of five fillies and mares will go postward in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps S.
All-Grade 1 Pick 5 play for Belmont Stakes Day

Wed Jun 08 2022John Mucciolo

Nine graded stakes in total will lead the way, with eight being of the Grade 1 variety, on the blockbuster day of racing.
Breeders' Cup 2022 Early Update

Thu Jun 02 2022Alastair Bull

As the Triple Crown races come to an end, the thoughts of Thoroughbred racing enthusiasts invariably turn toward the Breeders’ Cup, this year returning for the third time to Keeneland in the heartland of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred breeding industry.
How to bet the 2022 Shoemaker Mile

Sun May 29 2022John Mucciolo

Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) runner-up #5 Smooth Like Strait (4-5) will lead a field of six postward in the $500,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1).
Breeders' Cup: Top seven Turf moments

Sun Jan 23 2022Kellie Reilly

The Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) has served up thrillers and poignant moments over the course of its 37-year history. In the spirit of last week’s walk down memory lane for the Mile (G1), here are my top seven editions of the Turf.
The Breeders' Cup sign scene
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Vertiginous

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

Speedy filly finally broke through in juvenile course-record time for trainer Brian Meehan, who sent out two Breeders’ Cup Turf heroes in Red Rocks (2006) and Dangerous Midge (2010). Of m ore relevance here is Meehan’s attempt in the short-lived Juvenile Sprint on dirt, where his 15-1 Shumoos was a rallying second to Secret Circle at Churchill Downs in 2011. Vertiginous has the look of a substantial overlay at a 20-1 morning line.
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Gleaming

Fri Dec 31 2021Kellie Reilly

Although her Wesley Ward stablemate Averly Jane ranks as the favorite, Twilight Gleaming has the right profile for this race as well. She hasn’t been spotted stateside since her brilliant maiden win at Belmont in :56.49, but she’ s run well in her two interim starts in Europe.