Reading a horse racing program can be overwhelming if you’re new to the sport. Not to worry, we’re here to help you quickly understand the basics! Here’s what to look for to best utilize the information in a horse racing program: Race Information: The program will list the...

SARATOGA — After a weekend featuring one of the most important prep races for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic wrapped up with White Abarrio winning the Whitney Stakes, attention turns to turf racing this upcoming weekend with three Challenge Series preps on the schedule. The...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Knocking at the Door If there was an equine representation of the Buffalo Bills teams from 1990-1993, you know, the ones that lost four consecutive Super Bowls, it would be Oh Well. Now, that’s not totally fair to the 3-year-old trotter, who claimed...

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The $1 million, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course is one of the most important races in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic division as well as one of the marquee summertime races in U.S. horse racing. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a “Win...

Horse racing class levels are used to describe the quality of a particular race and the level of competition that horses are likely to face. The class levels are typically organized into different tiers or categories, with each level representing a different level of skill and...

Betting on long shots, or underdogs, are part of the mystique of horse racing, and can have several benefits, including: Higher payout: Long shots typically have longer odds, meaning that if they do win, the payout is much higher than if you had bet on a favorite. This can result in...

Thoroughbred and Standardbred horses are two different breeds of horses that are commonly used for racing. Here are some of the key differences between the two breeds: Breeding: Thoroughbred horses are bred for speed and agility in flat racing, while Standardbred horses are bred for...