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Odds and Payoffs
Includes a chart showing the pay-off for a $2 bet and how win odds are calculated.
Free Past Performances
You have to have the past performances to handicap the races. Here is where you can find free past performance data online for racing in North America.
Triple Crown Winners and Near Misses
Triple Crown history and hopes: triple crown winners belair stud triple crown winner eddie arcaro james fitzsimmons
Analyzing the 2013 Preakness
Trying to pick a winner for the 138th Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of the Preakness winner.
2013 Preakness Entries
Info about all the horses entered in the 2013 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 18, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Kentucky Derby Winners
Information about the winners of the Kentucky Derby.
Weekly Television Schedule
The latest schedule of televised horse racing in the US.
Quick Guide to Betting Horses
A quick description of common wager types at horse racing tracks in North America with minimum bets and how they work plus a guide for estimating the cost of wagers that involve multiple combinations like boxes and keys and a chart of payoffs for $2 win bets.
Box a Trifecta
A simple how to on placing a boxed trifecta bet.
Box an Exacta
A simple how to on placing a boxed exacta bet.
Betting Types and Terms
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.
Preakness Winners
Information about past Preakness winners.: belmont stakes winners preakness stakes winners kentucky derby winners ieah stables funny cide
10 Fastest Kentucky Derbies
A list of the 10 fastest horses to win the Kentucky Derby.
Preakness Central
The Preakness Stakes is the second jewel of the Triple Crown and held every year two weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. While it does not have as much prestige as the Derby, with a purse of $1 million guaranteed it is still a juicy prize for any horseman. Here is a guide to learning about the Preakness online.
Black-Eyed Susan
Traditional drink of the Preakness.
Entries and Results
Sources for the latest entries and race results for Thoroughbred racing at race tracks in North America.
Triple Crown Recipes
Traditional food and drinks from the Triple Crown races along with party tips and places to order supplies.
Understanding Horse Race Types
Here is a look at the types of races run at North American tracks, starting at the bottom and working our way up from maidens to graded stakes. This should give you a better understanding of all levels of racing and what types of races most tracks run.
Preakness Weather Forecasts
Weather forecasts for the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD.
Departing
A profile of the race horse Departing.
Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
Weekly Thoroughbred stakes race schedule, including races for $75K or more purse.
Goldencents
A profile of the race horse Goldencents.
Wheel an Exacta
A simple how to on placing a wheeled exacta bet.
Govenor Charlie
A profile of the race horse Govenor Charlie.
Titletown Five
A profile of the race horse Titletown Five.
2012 Preakness Entries
Info about all the horses entered the 2012 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 19, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
2013 Kentucky Derby Entries
A look at the 21 3-year-olds entered in the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4th. Includes post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances.
Naming a Thoroughbred
Rules and requirements for registered Thoroughbred horse names.
Mylute
A profile of the race horse Mylute.
Belmont Stakes Winners
Information about the winners of the Belmont Stakes.
Orb
A profile of the race horse Orb.
Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral: the Greatest Match Race of the Century
Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral: the Greatest Match Race of the Century by Ron Hale
Will Take Charge
A profile of the race horse Will Take Charge.
Itsmyluckyday
A profile of the race horse Itsmyluckyday.
Preakness 101
Basic introduction to the Preakness Stakes, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes Traditions
The Preakness Stakes was first run in 1873 and has many traditions associated with it. The most well know is probably the Black-Eyed Susans given to the winner and the $1 million Woodlawn Vase which is the permanent trophy of the race. Here is a look at some of the more well known Preakness traditions.
Oxbow
A profile of the race horse Oxbow.
Key a Trifecta
A simple how to on placing a keyed trifecta bet.
Lip Tattoos
Most horse breeds racing in North America are required to have a tattoo inside their upper lip for identification purposes. This tattoo permanently links their registration and ownership information with the horse and can be used to find out the name of horses purchased or rescued without papers after they retired from the racing.
How to Box a Trifecta
A simple How to on placing a trifecta bet, from your About.com Guide
White Carnation
The traditional drink of the Belmont, as served until 1997.
2013 Kentucky Derby Results
Favorite Orb rallied from 17th to win a muddy 2013 Kentucky Derby by 2 1/2 lengths over longshot Golden Soul with Revolutionary third and Normandy Invasion fourth. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
How to Box an Exacta
A simple How to on placing an exacta bet, from your About.com Guide
How to Wheel an Exacta
A simple How to on placing an exacta bet, from your About.com Guide
Belmont Breeze
The traditional drink of the Belmont Stakes since 1998.
Free Harness Programs
You have to have the past performances to handicap the races. Here is where you can find free programs past performance data online for harness racing in North America.
Breakage and How it Affects Bettors - Horse Racing
Breakage and how it affects bettors, from your Mining Co. Guide
2013 Triple Crown Trail
Prep races and results leading up to the 2013 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown.
2011 Preakness Entries
Info about the 14 horses planning to enter entered in the 2011 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 21, the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Belmont Stakes Traditions
Another of the changes made in 1997 was to come up with a new drink to replace the White Carnation. Dale
Maryland Crab Cakes
These traditional Maryland delights are great for a Preakness party or any time of the year.
Women in Horse Racing - Horse Racing
Women and their influence on horse racing: helen hay whitney kentucky derby winner penny chenery triple crown winner frances genter
2013 Preakness Thursday
A gallery of 10 photographs from the morning works at Pimlico before the 2013 Preakness including Kentucky Derby winner Orb.
I'll Have Another
An indepth look at Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another along with his owner Paul Reddam, trainer Doug O'Neill, and jockey Mario Gutierrez.
Collecting Derby Glasses
Collecting Kentucky Derby glasses, how to find them and what to pay.
2012 Breeders' Cup PPs
Free past performances for the 2012 Breeders' Cup races at Santa Anita on November 2 and 3. PPs as of pre-entry day are available for all races.
How to Key a Trifecta
A simple How to on placing a trifecta bet, from your About.com Guide
How-to Index
A list of horse racing how-to's from placing a wager to paddock inspection.
Preakness Stakes Winners
Information about the winners of the Preakness Stakes.
e-ponies Free Selections
E-Ponies Picks featuring horse racing selections from Liam Durbin for New York, California, and other locations.
Top Kentucky Derby Trainers
For a trainer to win the Kentucky Derby is the highlight of his career, and only a select few have won this race more than once. Here are those elite trainers who have won the Kentucky Derby more than once.
Horse Racing Movies
A list of movies about or featuring horse racing.
Preakness Fast Facts - Horse Racing
Preakness stats and trivia: d wayne lukas preakness winning jockeys eddie arcaro walden 7 preakness winners
Place a Bet
A simple how to on placing a wager.
Boxed Bet
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
Normandy Invasion
A profile of the race horse Normandy Invasion.
Vyjack
A profile of the race horse Vyjack.
Analyzing the Kentucky Derby
Using trends and angles to try and select a winner for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
The Inspiration behind Dreamer
From the legendary Seabiscuit, to this year's upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, Giacomo, people the
Bet the Pick 3
A simple how to on placing a pick 3 bet.
Top Kentucky Derby Jockeys
For a jockey to win the Kentucky Derby is the highlight of his career, and only a select few have won this race more than once. Here are those elite jockeys who have won the Kentucky Derby three times or more.
Thoroughbred Pedigree Referenc
Resources for thoroughbred pedigree research and stallion registers.
Historical Stories - Horse Racing
Man O' War by Ron Hale, from your About.com Guide: chestnut colt belmont park belmont stakes jerome park training horses
Man O'War - 3/29/17 to 11/1/47
A tribute to the great Man O'War on the anniversary of his death on November 11, 1947.
Claim a Horse
A simple how to on claiming a race horse.
Belmont Stakes 101
A basic introduction the the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. How it began, basics of picking a winner, and how to attend in person.
Jockey Weights - Horse Racing
Are jockeys killing themselves to make weight?: female jockeys starvation diets bodies and bones potassium depletion nyra
Horse Racing Glossary
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.
2004 Belmont Stakes Results
Oh no, not again! We were once more denied a 12th Triple Crown winner when Birdstone collared Smarty Jones in the stretch to win the Belmont by a length at odds of 36-1. Results, charts, and more photos here.
Kentucky Derby Auction Prices
How much is too much to pay for a potential Kentucky Derby winner at auction? The price is a lot lower than you might think based on how expensive purchases at public auction have done in the past. Just another factor to consider when handicapping the Derby.
Race Types
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.: handicap race derby preakness race horses prestigious races belmont stakes
African-Americans in Horse Racing
A historical look at blacks and their contribution to the sport, from your About.com Guide
10 Long Shot Kentucky Derbies
2012 will mark the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, the most important race in
2008 Belmont Stakes Results
Longest shot on the board Da' Tara led the whole way in the 2008 Belmont Stakes, drawing off to win by 5 1/4 lengths over Denis of Cork with Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo in a dead heat for third. Heavy favorite Big Brown faltered in the final turn and was eased, finishing last. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2012 Preakness Results
I'll Have Another caught Bodemeister by a head at the wire to win the 2012 Preakness with Creative Cause third. He will now go for the Triple Crown in the Belmont Stakes in 3 weeks Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Best Kentucky Derby Winners
The 10 best horses to ever win the Kentucky Derby based on the year end championships and other honors they won.
Affirmed vs. Alydar - Horse Racing
The classic rivalry between two champions.: steve cauthen john veitch flamingo stakes santa anita derby triple crown races
How to Place a Bet
A simple How to on placing a wager, from your About.com Guide
2011 Preakness Infield changes
In an effort to clean up the rough reputation of the Preakness Infield crowd, starting in 2009 fans won't be allowed to bring in beverages but they will have bands giving free rock concerts.
Horse Racing in France
What racing is like in France and the differences between their horse racing and how we do it in North America.
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby
Information about the fillies who have run in the Kentucky Derby.
Mint Julep
Traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.
Seattle Slew 1974 - 2002
Seattle Slew, the oldest Kentucky Derby winner and only Triple Crown winner still alive, died on May 7, 2002.
Preakness Results - Horse Racing - 05/19/01
Coverage of the Preakness: triple crown winner preakness results horse jockey length victory mile contest
The Twin Spires
There are many traditions associated with the Kentucky Derby from roses to mint juleps. Here is a bit about the most recognizable landmark at Churchill Downs, the Twin Spires.
Jokes - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Humor, from your About.com Guide: wire cutters lots of jokes sister catherine catherine ann correct person
Best of Horse Racing 2000's
2009 will close out the decade of 2000-2009, so it is time to look back and see who was the best in horse racing over the last ten years. A look at the top trainers, jockeys, and Thoroughbred horses.
Calculate the Dosage Index
A simple how to on calculating the dosage index for Thoroughbred pedigrees.
Preakness Entries - Horse Racing - 05/16/01
Entries for the Preakness, past performances, and other information
Books for Beginners
Selected books to help beginners in horse racing learn about the sport and wagering
Across the Board
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
Dunkirk
A profile of the race horse Dunkirk.
Kentucky Derby Glasses Guide
A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman. This new 2008 edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who collects Derby, Preakness, Belmont, or Breeders' Cup glasses and shots. Photos of everything included so you can ID glasses you find.
Exotic Betting
by Steven Crist. Not how to handicap, but how to use your handicapping skills to cash in on high paying exotic bets.
Belmont Stakes Central
The Belmont Stakes is the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown and held every year five weeks after the Kentucky Derby at Belmont Park in New York, New York. It can be a total frenzy if a Triple Crown is on the line, like with Big Brown, otherwise it can be very laid back, especially if the Kentucky Derby winner doesn't come. Here is a guide to everything about the Belmont Stakes online.
Trifecta
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
Kentucky Horse Park 2009
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington is a must-see attraction for any horse fan. Not only do they have many interesting exhibits and museums, but they also have living history with the horses in the Hall of Champions. Check out photos of Funny Cide, Alysheba, Cigar, Kona Gold, Da Hoss, and more from our visit in January 2009.
Eddie Arcaro Remembered - 1916 to 1997
A collection of photos, video, and tributes to the late Eddie Arcaro, from your About.com Guide
2003 Belmont Contenders - Horse Racing
Info about all the latest prospects on the Triple Crown trail
Analyzing the 2011 Preakness
Trying to pick a winner for the 135th Preakness by matching the contenders to the profile of the Preakness winner.
Get and Use Press Credentials
a simple how to on getting press credentials and how to act when covering a major event
Kentucky Derby 101
An overview of the Kentucky Derby from this start to handicapping to how to attend.
Superfecta
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
Coloring Book Pages - Horse Racing
Coloring Book Pages, from your About.Com Guide: horse coloring pages jockey silks coloring book pages full sized page farm horse
Handicapping Books
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Scale of Weights - Horse Racing
Chart showing the current scale of weights for horses.
Clip-art - Horse Racing
Original Horse Racing Clip-art: easter clip art bobbie peachey web clip art clip art stable clip art valentine
Bill Shoemaker 1931 - 2003
About Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker who died October 12, 2003, at the age of 72.
The Story of Smarty Jones
The story behind 2004 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones.
Famous Race Horse Biographies
Biographical books about famous race horses
2008 Preakness Results
Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown lived up to his hype and short odds with a runaway win the in the 2008 Preakness. It was 5 1/4 lengths back to Derby Trial winner Macho Again in second, with local hero Icabad Crane third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
What is the Kelly Criterion?
What is the Kelly Criterion?
Exacta
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
Preakness Results - Horse Racing - 05/20/00
Coverage of the 2000 Preakness: trainer joe orseno preakness results trainer neil drysdale fusaichi pegasus frank stronach
Laffit Pincay Retires
Laffit Pincay announced his retirement after a neck injury did not heal to his doctor's satisfaction.
Kentucky Derby Seating and Tickets
A guide to seating and getting tickets for the Kentucky Derby.
Fillies in the Preakness
Information about the fillies who have run in the Preakness Stakes.
2003 Kentucky Derby Results - Horse Racing
Results for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 3, 2003
Jockey Russell Baze
Jockey Russell Baze became the first North American jockey hit 50,000 career starts on January 25, 2013 at Golden Gate Fields. The perennial leading jockey in Northern California, Baze is approaching the 12,000 win mark and is a member of the Racing Hall of Fame.
The History of John Henry
John Henry - story of a steel driving horse: kentucky horse park loss of kidney function bob bowers kathy hopkins bloody head
1999 Belmont Stakes - Horse Racing - 06/05/99
Results and photos from the 1999 Belmont Stakes, from your Mining Co. Guide
Kentucky Derby Roses
The rose garland for the Kentucky Derby winner first appeared in 1896 when Ben Brush was given a floral
1999 Preakness - Horse Racing - 05/15/99
Results and photos from the 1999 Preakness, from your Mining Co. Guide
Seabiscuit and War Admiral - Horse Racing
Seabiscuit and War Admiral, from your Mining Company Guide
Down the Stretch
The Down the Stretch is the signature cocktail of the Breeders' Cup World Championships and features Grey Goose Vodka, one of their sponsors.
Jockey Pat Day Retires
Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day announced his retirement on August 4, 2005, in an emotional press conference at his home track Churchill Downs. Here is a look at his career accomplishments and some of his biggest wins.
Quinella
Glossary of Horse Racing terms
2003 Preakness Results - Horse Racing
Results for the Preakness on Saturday May 17, 2003
Chris Antley 1966 - 2000
The life, times, and tragic death of jockey Chris Antley
Affirmed: The Last Triple Crow
A review of 'Affirmed: The Last Triple Crown Winner' by Lou Sahadi.
Golden Beam
Traditional drink of the Jim Beam Stakes, since renamed the Spiral Stakes and now the Lane's End Stakes.
How to make a bet on a SAM
Step by step instructions for how to use a SAM, Screen Activated Machine or automated teller, to place a wager.
How to Bet the Pick 3
A simple How to on placing a pick 3 bet, from your About.com Guide
1998 Belmont Stakes Results - Horse Racing - 06/8/98
Belmont Stakes results, recaps, and photos, from your About.com Guide
2004 Preakness Results
He came one step closer to becoming the 12th Triple Crown winner with his victory over Rock Hard Ten and Eddington. Results, charts, and photos here.
2013 Kentucky Derby Wednesday
A gallery of 18 photographs from the morning works on the Wednesday before the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
2012 Belmont Entries
Info about all the horses entered the 144th Belmont Stakes run at Belmont Park in New York City, the second jewel of the Triple Crown which will be held on June 12, 2012.
How to Calculate Dosage
A simple How to on calculating the dosage index, from your About.com Guide
Bet the Pick 6
A simple how to on placing a pick 6 bet.
Kentucky Burgoo
This Kentucky stew is traditional anytime, but especially at Derby parties. There are as many recipes for Burgoo as there are cooks in Kentucky so feel free to improvise.

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