

What’s On Track: Bounceback Opportunities Abound over a Stakes Filled Weekend


What’s On Track: Saratoga Steals the Show with Six Grade 1 Stakes’, Including the $2-Million Belmont


How do you best bet on a “Maiden” race? Paquette gives her tips for Saturday at Keeneland




Preakness 2024: Muth made 8-5 opening odds favorite in field of nine


Which Famous Athletes Match-up with Horses in the 2023 King’s Plate?

NEWS

ICYMI
March 30, 2025
ICYMI: Ascending Stars Make their Mark Over Critical Stakes Weekend

What's on the track
March 27, 2025
What’s On Track: Gulfstream & Oaklawn Park Shine with Massive Money Meets

ICYMI
March 23, 2025
ICYMI: Underdogs Channel Inner March Madness Over Big Money Stakes Weekend

What's on the track
March 20, 2025
What’s On Track: Prolific Purses & Performers Preview a Vast Graded Stakes Weekend

ICYMI
March 16, 2025
ICYMI: Dominant Displays & Close Calls Define the Weekend That Was

What's on the track
March 13, 2025
What’s On Track: A Spread Out Stakes Weekend Sees Rookies and Vets Go for Glory

What's on the track
March 27, 2025
What’s On Track: Gulfstream & Oaklawn Park Shine with Massive Money Meets

What's on the track
March 20, 2025
What’s On Track: Prolific Purses & Performers Preview a Vast Graded Stakes Weekend

What's on the track
March 13, 2025
What’s On Track: A Spread Out Stakes Weekend Sees Rookies and Vets Go for Glory

What's on the track
March 6, 2025
What’s On Track: Comebacks, Title Defenses, & an MVP Highlight Balanced Weekend Stakes Slate Elite Company

What's on the track
February 27, 2025
What’s On Track: Loaded Stakes Weekend Calls for Stops at Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Aqueduct

ICYMI
March 30, 2025
ICYMI: Ascending Stars Make their Mark Over Critical Stakes Weekend

ICYMI
March 23, 2025
ICYMI: Underdogs Channel Inner March Madness Over Big Money Stakes Weekend

ICYMI
March 16, 2025
ICYMI: Dominant Displays & Close Calls Define the Weekend That Was

ICYMI
March 2, 2025
ICYMI: Returns, Rebounds, & Thriving Youngsters Headline Busy Graded Stakes Weekend

ICYMI
February 23, 2025
ICYMI: Strong Payouts Across the Board as Underdogs Corral Big Wins

Picks
October 26, 2024
Betting Santa Anita: How to Best Bet the Autumn Miss Stakes on Sunday

Betting-tips, Picks
July 28, 2024
How to Best Bet Stakes Races at Saratoga + Del Mar on Sunday

Betting-tips, Picks
July 25, 2024
How to Best Bet Thursday Stakes Racing at Del Mar & Saratoga

Blogs
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...