The Texas Thoroughbred Association and Lone Star Park are pleased to announce a record number of consignments to the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. A total of 182 head, pending the addition of supplements, have been entered in the sale set for Friday, April 3, at 12 noon at Lone Star. The under tack show […]
Spring racing returns to Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs for the 11th consecutive year on March 16. With the races comes the arrival of some of the top Thoroughbred competitors contending for the lead position in 270 races featured throughout the meet. Live racing runs March 16-May 23, with special celebrations on race days for […]
The biggest name in National hunt racing is Tiger Roll, who is the two-time defending champion of the Aintree Grand National. This is a race that always bring world-wide attention, including from in the US. The horse is now 10 years of age and is again going to head into his defence of the National […]
It’s almost that time of year when 2-year-old racing begins and we get to see the next generation of Thoroughbreds hit the track. It can be an exciting time for all involved – for owners and breeders it’s the chance to see years of planning and work pay off (or sometimes not) and for trainers […]
If you asked 100 people at the track what you most important part of making money at the races was, you might get 90 people saying that picking the winner is the biggest key. And they’d be wrong. Just like you would be if you didn’t check out some professional bookie reviews before you invest […]
Lone Star Park officials have announced an increase of nearly 43% to overnight race purses for the upcoming Thoroughbred racing season. Overnight race purses this year average $200,000 per day compared to $140,000 per day in 2019. “This boost in overnight purses has energized Lone Star Park in a way that we haven’t experienced in […]
By Michael Fenrich Larry Collmus, the track announcer for New York Racing Association (NYRA), will not be back. In his several years at NYRA, Collmus made history calling two Triple Crown winning races, American Pharoah and Justify. To replace Collmus NYRA has stayed in house and made John Imbriale the full time track announcer. Imbriale […]
It seems like everyone is looking for value these days – whether it’s at the grocery store, at the car dealership or at the races. Part of finding value is knowing where to place your bets, and that’s why many punters use expert reviews by Efirbet to figure out the best way to wager. You […]
Here’s an odd question for you – when did the Triple Crown become the Triple Crown? It’s kind of like asking when did the Super Bowl become the Super Bowl? The Triple Crown and Super Bowl are similar in that each are huge betting days, so click here for a horse betting sites comparator in […]
With the addition of the new $300,000 guaranteed Texas Derby, which also offers an additional incentive of up to $100,000 for Texas-bred entrants, plus an increase to all minor stakes races, Lone Star Park’s 2020 Thoroughbred Racing Season Stakes Schedule will offer 12 stakes worth a combined total of $1,425,000, up over $300,000 from a […]
There is no getting around the fact that betting on horse racing can be a challenging endeavor. For new fans of the sport, there are myriad terms to learn and the past performances can look like Egyptian hieroglyphics. Even for experienced horse players, there are so many factors to consider from the track condition and […]
If you ask any casual fan about horse racing, they will likely think of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park just outside of New York City. And if they are a bit more than a casual fan, maybe they could tell you that the middle […]
Highlander Training Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas, is hosting a “Lunch & Learn” for its employees to better serve their clients. After training is done for the day, HTC will provide a meal from Slaughter’s BBQ for employees while Dr. Luis Morales and Dr. Ali Broyles (veterinarians from ESMS in Weatherford) give a talk and […]
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today an online photo contest for horse lovers to celebrate their equine companions. The contest opens February 1, and entries will be accepted through February 29. Horse enthusiasts are encouraged to submit original photos of horses representing all breeds, backgrounds, and disciplines on Grayson’s website at grayson-jockeyclub.org/default.asp?section=2&area=PHOTOINFO&menu=1. Finalists will be selected […]
There are some horse racing events that are well known throughout the world. The UK’s Grand National, Japan’s Nakamaya Grand Jump, the French Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and of course the USA’s iconic races like the Pegasus Cup and Kentucky Derby. All of these are emblazoned in the minds of equestrian enthusiasts. They represent […]
You probably know that the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York is the final leg of the American Triple Crown, but did you know that it’s also the oldest of the three? The first Belmont Stakes was run back in 1866 at Jerome Park Racetrack, which was located in The Bronx. In the […]
Roy Cobb’s homebred Mr Money Bags will be crowned as the 2019 Texas Horse of the Year at the Texas Thoroughbred Association’s annual meeting and awards banquet on March 21 at Sam Houston Race Park. The night will also celebrate divisional Texas-bred champions with awards based on points earned in stakes performances during the year. […]
Betting on horse racing is something that many people love to do all over the world. The sport itself has long been associated with gambling, and whether you are trackside or sat at home with your mobile device, you will be able to get a bet on many different races from all over the world. […]
Pegasus World Cup Gulfstream Park will host the fourth annual Pegasus World Cup of horse racing and there will be plenty of money on the line in this nine-card race. Seven of those nine will be worth anywhere between $150,000-$3000,000 but the co-main events will feature the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf and the […]
The Texas Thoroughbred Association has announced two new programs to make buying, selling and racing horses in Texas more lucrative for horsemen. The Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale, set for April 3 at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, will offer a rebate program for consignors and a purse bonus […]
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