Twenty horses are scheduled to run the 2024 Kentucky Derby. While betting on an expert's favorite can prove a solid choice, underdogs came in first place in the past two years: Rich Strike (2022) and Mage (2023). Betting on an underdog can prove lucrative if that pick comes in first,...
The second leg of the American horse racing event, the Triple Crown, will run onMay 21, 2022. After the first leg, Kentucky Derby, on May 7, 2022. Many anticipate which horse entry will win in the first leg and succeed in the Preakness Stakes. Will there be another Justify? You can...
Whether it’s the Kentucky Derby or green 2-year-old thoroughbreds battling out the first race of their careers, the rules for wagering and payoffs are the same for all American races. Horse racing is a pari-mutuel sport, which means that you place your wager into a pool with thousands...
In recent years, international horses have made a significant impact on the Melbourne Cup. Don’t dismiss these runners simply because they’re less familiar. Many come with impressive overseas forms and are specifically prepared for this race. Do: Consider the Race Conditions The weather and trac...
Working in the Coal Mines Posted on January 7, 2022 Do you have ancestors that worked in the coal mines of Appalachia? I recently had the opportunity to write a piece for the Kentucky Genealogical Society about the coal miners of Harlan County, Kentucky. The link to read it is below. ...
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daily, many can be found just across the street at the so-called Oklahoma training track, where you can either watch from behind the rails (stay 20 feet back to avoid rattling the horses) or climb the wooden Whitney Viewing Stand, a handsome replica of an 1892 judges’ platform that once...
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The Melbourne Cup and its excitement isn’t just about the horses, jockeys, and trainers—it’s also about the betting...