Author: US Racing
Breeders’ Cup Betting Best Value: Frosted
October 31, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
To say that the defection of Beholder and Smooth Roller from the Breeders’ Cup Classic changed the complexion of the race is like saying that those Matthew McConaughey commercials for Lincoln are just “kinda” creepy. …
Breeders’ Cup Blackjack Tournament
October 31, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Join us for our Blackjack tournament all weekend long. We’re giving away $2,000 in cash prizes so grab your chair at the table.
Beholder is Out of the Breeder’s Cup
October 29, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
3/1 Contender Beholder, the second favorite, has been scratched. American Pharoah’s job just got a lot easier. Champion mare Beholder will not run in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic, trainer Richard Mandella announced Thursday, saying she …
Breeders’ Cup Qualifier Weekend
September 26, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
We are yet another weekend closer, there is too much great racing this weekend to be able to cover it all. Below is the highlights for the weekend: Zenyatta Stakes (Distaff Qualifier) It would be …
American Pharoah in the Travers Stakes
August 29, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Can American Pharoah win at the “Graveyard of champions”? American Pharoah will try to become the only second Triple Crown winner to win the prestigious Travers Stakes. Whirlaway won the 1941 Travers after sweeping the …
5-2 Odds for Beholder for the Pacific Classic
August 22, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Can 52 year old Gary Stevens ride Beholder to the Breeders’ Cup? The Breeders’ Cup prep season gets intense this weekend. Saturday’s card at Del Mar features three graded stakes races, all of which are …
A Hot Weekend At Arlington Park
August 16, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
While we are waiting for the Bob Baffert’s decision on where he next will run Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, there is a lot of top notch racing being played out from coast to coast. …
2015 Penn Mile and Other Stakes This Weekend
May 30, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
The Kentucky Derby contender Ocho Ocho Ocho, out of his depth at the derby, faces 11 at the third running of the Grade 3, $500,000 Penn Mile this Saturday at Hollywood Casino at Penn National …
Black Eyed Susan Recipe – The Official Drink of Preakness!
May 16, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
The recipe changes quite frequently but here is the 2015 Official Recipe. 1.5 oz of Finlandia Vodka 1/2 oz of St Germain Liqueur 2 oz of Pineapple Juice 3/4 Orange Juice 1/4 Lime (to taste) …
Preakness Stakes Preview and Past Performances
May 16, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
American Pharoah won the Kentucky Derby, yet didn’t look unbeatable, as he had in his previous races. His trainer says he struggled. His jockey went to the whip about 30 times to urge him on …
2015 Preakness Stakes Odds
May 14, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Will Preakness Stakes have the same finish as the Kentucky Derby? The post positions have been drawn and American Pharoah finds himself in lane 1 with his stablemate, Dortmund in 2. Firing Line with Gary …
Hold Your Horses: The Best Mint Julep Recipe is Here
May 2, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
“The Quintessence of Gentlemanly Beverages. . . “ –Lt. Gen. S.B. Buckner, Jr.* Major General Wm. D. Connor West Point, N.Y. My dear General Connor: Your letter requesting my formula for mixing mint juleps leaves …
Kentucky Oaks Lily
May 1, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Once again, the Kentucky Oaks Lily is the Kentucky Oaks official drink for the ninth time, serving it as an alternative to the famous Kentucky Derby drink: the Mint Julep. Here’s how to enjoy it …
Kentucky Oaks Odds
May 1, 2015
Horse Racing Analysis
Stellar Wind will be looking for a fourth straight victory when the 7-2 favorite takes on 13 rivals in Friday’s $1 million Kentucky Oaks, the top 3-year-old race for fillies run the day before the …