165th King’s Plate: Tale of the Tape
TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon
Planning to wager on the 165th running of the King’s Plate, but still not sure which horse to go with? Don’t fret, your pals at MyRailbirds have you covered!...
Media
ICYMI
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ICYMI
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ICYMI: Big Money Gets Spread Around Over High-Octane Stakes Weekend
What's on the track
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What’s On Track: A Widespread Stakes Weekend Brings Bounds of Opportunity
ICYMI
August 31, 2025
ICYMI: Favorites (Almost) Reign Supreme Over Massive Graded Stakes Weekend
What's on the track
August 28, 2025
What’s On Track: Big Money & Breeders’ Cup Berths on the Line Over Seismic Stakes Weekend
What's on the track
September 4, 2025
What’s On Track: A Widespread Stakes Weekend Brings Bounds of Opportunity
What's on the track
August 28, 2025
What’s On Track: Big Money & Breeders’ Cup Berths on the Line Over Seismic Stakes Weekend
What's on the track
August 21, 2025
What’s On Track: Travers Weekend at Saratoga Headlines a Bustling Slate of Stakes
What's on the track
August 14, 2025
What’s On Track: 166th King’s Plate Headlines Heavyweight Stakes Weekend
What's on the track
July 31, 2025
What’s On Track: A Glut of Grade 1 Contests Headline High Stakes Weekend
ICYMI
September 14, 2025
ICYMI: Breeders’ Cup Tickets Punched as Woodbine Stars During Heavyweight Weekend
ICYMI
September 7, 2025
ICYMI: Big Money Gets Spread Around Over High-Octane Stakes Weekend
ICYMI
August 31, 2025
ICYMI: Favorites (Almost) Reign Supreme Over Massive Graded Stakes Weekend
ICYMI
August 24, 2025
ICYMI: Travers Weekend at Saratoga Delivers Thrills Aplenty
ICYMI
August 10, 2025
ICYMI: Underdogs Take Over the Turf at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, & Del Mar
ICYMI
August 3, 2025
ICYMI: Saratoga’s Signature Weekend Doesn’t Disappoint
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July 25, 2024
How to Best Bet Thursday Stakes Racing at Del Mar & Saratoga
Blogs
ICYMI: Favorites Stay Sharp Across Sunny Stakes Weekend
TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon
No Lies Detected
Truth be told, not many envisioned a version of Saturday’s $500,000 Diana (G1T) that didn’t end with 3-5 favorite She Feels Pretty standing in...
Betting Santa Anita: Take a Chance on a Pair of First Time Starters in This Race on Sunday
CALIFORNIA — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$60,000 Maiden Special Weight (Turf)
Date:
Sunday, May 25 (Race 10, 8:38 p.m. ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:
First bet –...
Betting Oaklawn: How to Best Bet the “Hot Spring Stakes” on Sunday
ARKANSAS — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$200,000 Hot Springs Stakes, Three Year Olds, One Mile
Date:
Sunday, March 30 (Race 7, 4:45 pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:...
FEATURE: Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday- Three Winner Picks for Day 2
SAN DIEGO — By Ed DeRosa
Breeders’ Cup is always exciting, but this year’s Championship Saturday on Nov. 2 at Del Mar is a smorgasbord of opportunity for the bettor looking to make a...
Betting Ellis Park: How to Best Bet the Ladies Turf Mile Stakes on Sunday
KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$250,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Mile Stakes
Date:
Sunday, August 4 (Race 8, 4:19pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:...
How to Bet the 165th King’s Plate on $25
TORONTO — By Chris Lomon
Once again, this year’s edition of Canada’s most famous horse race offers bettors a great mix of impressive favorites, live longshots, and other interesting...
Picking Winners & Exotic Bets for the Glens Falls Stakes at Saratoga on Thursday
SARATOGA — By Ed DeRosa
Seven horses entered the Glens Falls Stakes, but as a starting point it is safe to view this 1 ½-mile test for older fillies and mares on the turf as a...
Belmont Stakes 2024: Early Predictions for Top Contenders
NEW YORK — By Alex Ballentine
While it’s always a little disappointing when there’s no chance of a Triple Crown, it’s hard to complain about the series of races thus...
150TH KENTUCKY DERBY: WHO’S THE CURRENT FAVORITE?
KENTUCKY — By Twinspires.com Although no points races were contested over the weekend, there…
Best Bets for Newmarket Stakes Horse Racing Action as England Hosts Big Money Events on Friday
ENGLAND — By Ed DeRosa
A familiar face to North American bettors headlines the Falmouth Stakes on Friday at Newmarket in the UK, where last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf...
How to Best Bet Stakes Races at Saratoga + Del Mar on Sunday
CALIFORNIA — By Chris Lomon
There are a pair of stakes races we’ll be looking to make some money on Sunday:
1. Spotlight Race:
Race 9- $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T)...
How to Best Bet Stakes Races at Saratoga + Del Mar on Sunday
CALIFORNIA — By Chris Lomon
There are a pair of stakes races we’ll be looking to make some money on Sunday:
1. Spotlight Race:
Race 9- $250,000 Bowling Green Stakes (G2T)...
How to Best Bet Thursday Stakes Racing at Del Mar & Saratoga
DEL MAR PARK — By Ed DeRosa
Two diametrically opposed styles of races headline the top summer racing today, as the feature at Saratoga Race Course is a turf sprint while the Del Mar...
Best Bets for Newmarket Stakes Horse Racing Action as England Hosts Big Money Events on Friday
ENGLAND — By Ed DeRosa
A familiar face to North American bettors headlines the Falmouth Stakes on Friday at Newmarket in the UK, where last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf...
BETTING BELMONT: YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO BETTING ON SUNDAY
NEW YORK — By Chris Lomon
There is plenty of exciting Thoroughbred action across the globe this weekend, including a pair of high-stakes stakes races at Belmont Park.
Here is a closer look...
150TH KENTUCKY DERBY: WHO’S THE CURRENT FAVORITE?
KENTUCKY — By Twinspires.com Although no points races were contested over the weekend, there…
Belmont Stakes 2024: Early Predictions for Top Contenders
NEW YORK — By Alex Ballentine
While it’s always a little disappointing when there’s no chance of a Triple Crown, it’s hard to complain about the series of races thus...
ICYMI: Favorites Stay Sharp Across Sunny Stakes Weekend
TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon
No Lies Detected
Truth be told, not many envisioned a version of Saturday’s $500,000 Diana (G1T) that didn’t end with 3-5 favorite She Feels Pretty standing in...
FEATURE: Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday- Three Winner Picks for Day 2
SAN DIEGO — By Ed DeRosa
Breeders’ Cup is always exciting, but this year’s Championship Saturday on Nov. 2 at Del Mar is a smorgasbord of opportunity for the bettor looking to make a...
165th King’s Plate: Tale of the Tape
TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon
Planning to wager on the 165th running of the King’s Plate, but still not sure which horse to go with? Don’t fret, your pals at MyRailbirds have you covered!...
HOW TO BEST BET A TRIFECTA: TIPS & PICKS FOR THE PRAIRIE BAYOU STAKES
KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa
We here at Railbirds love picking winners. Reading that, you might be saying to yourself, “Self, if they love picking winners so much then why don’t they do more of...
Betting Santa Anita: Take a Chance on a Pair of First Time Starters in This Race on Sunday
CALIFORNIA — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$60,000 Maiden Special Weight (Turf)
Date:
Sunday, May 25 (Race 10, 8:38 p.m. ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:
First bet –...
Betting Oaklawn: How to Best Bet the “Hot Spring Stakes” on Sunday
ARKANSAS — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$200,000 Hot Springs Stakes, Three Year Olds, One Mile
Date:
Sunday, March 30 (Race 7, 4:45 pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:...
How to Bet the 165th King’s Plate on $25
TORONTO — By Chris Lomon
Once again, this year’s edition of Canada’s most famous horse race offers bettors a great mix of impressive favorites, live longshots, and other interesting...
Betting Ellis Park: How to Best Bet the Ladies Turf Mile Stakes on Sunday
KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon
Spotlight Race:
$250,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Mile Stakes
Date:
Sunday, August 4 (Race 8, 4:19pm ET )
What to do with a $20 Bet:...
Picking Winners & Exotic Bets for the Glens Falls Stakes at Saratoga on Thursday
SARATOGA — By Ed DeRosa
Seven horses entered the Glens Falls Stakes, but as a starting point it is safe to view this 1 ½-mile test for older fillies and mares on the turf as a...
HOW DO YOU BEST BET ON A “MAIDEN” RACE? PAQUETTE GIVES HER TIPS FOR SATURDAY AT KEENELAND
KENTUCKY — By Jessica Paquette
Handicapping “maiden” races can pose some unique challenges. Many of the contenders are so lightly raced that their body of work does not give too much insight...