Horse Racing
Kentucky Derby trail: Burnham Square is pointed to Blue Grass
Photo: Gulfstream Park / Ryan Thompson Burnham Square came up short of winning his third straight victory of Gulfstream Park's 2024-25
Sam Houston: Computer-assisted wagering boosts handle
As much as a good story it would be if Sam Houston Race Park’s handle jump in February was because of gains with an on-track crowd, the increased betting is
Europe road to Kentucky Derby: Coolmore colt is Patton favorite
Mount Kilimanjaro, a France Group 1 runner-up who is coming off a four-month break, is the only Triple Crown nominee among the three colts and two fillies ente
HorseCenter: Tampa Bay Derby picks, Thorpedo Anna’s return
This week on HorseCenter, Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman handicap and offer top picks from this week’s Kentucky Derby prep, the Grade 3, $400,000 Tampa Bay Der
Ky. Derby prep: Owen Almighty looks for better luck at…
Photo: Candice Chavez / Eclipse Sportswire It could be argued that 3-year-old colt Owen Almighty has been the hard-luck horse of the c
Division rankings: Pair of 3-year-old colts close the gap at…
This week, rather than previewing an upcoming race or spotlighting a contender in action, I’m diving into one of the toughest ranking dilemmas I’ve faced i
2025 Tampa Bay Derby Cheat Sheet
The marquee Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying race at Tampa Bay Downs is set for Saturday, March 8, as seven 3-year-old colts are set to c
Making Money Betting Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna in…
It’s both exciting for fans and healthy for the sport of horse racing when the reigning Horse of the Year remains in training for the following season, and la
Talented Patch Adams Can Rebound to Win Tampa Bay Derby
The $400,000, Grade 3 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs drew a field of seven vying for qualifying points to the May 3 Kentucky Derby P
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Why the Grass in Greener Saturday at…
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Mic
Cheltenham Festival 2025 jury following the six-day entries for day…
Matt Brocklebank, John Ingles and Ben Linfoot answer the key questions following the publication of the six-day entries for day two of the 2025 Cheltenham Festi
Casino growth spurt in N.H. comes within inches of Massachusetts…
General manager Eric Althaus said the casino has intentionally overstaffed by about two dozen new hires to prepare for peak traffic, noting that March is typica
