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How to read a Horse Racing Program: The Basics

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Travers Stakes 2023 predictions, odds, post time, horses: Surprising picks from horse racing insider

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May 8, 2025

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March 29, 2025
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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:...
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October 31, 2024
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FEATURE: Breeders’ Cup Championship Saturday- Three Winner Picks for Day 2

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August 16, 2024
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165th King’s Plate: Tale of the Tape

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August 15, 2024
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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...
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Ellis Park horse racing in Kentucky
August 4, 2024
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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:...
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August 1, 2024
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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)...
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July 25, 2024
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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...
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July 11, 2024
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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...
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BETTING BELMONT: YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO BETTING ON SUNDAY

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June 12, 2024
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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...
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HOW TO BEST BET A TRIFECTA: TIPS & PICKS FOR THE PRAIRIE BAYOU STAKES

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July 28, 2024
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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...
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July 11, 2024
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150TH KENTUCKY DERBY: WHO’S THE CURRENT FAVORITE?

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May 21, 2024
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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...
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October 31, 2024
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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...
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King's Plate
August 16, 2024
FeaturedHeadlines

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!...
read more
What’s On Track_ Records, Qualifying Points, and Rematches Headline a Stakes-Filled Weekend – myrailbirds
June 12, 2024
BlogFeatured

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...
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Skippylongstocking winning at Oaklawn Park
March 29, 2025
HandicappingHeadlines

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:...
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horse racing at Woodbine race track in Toronto
August 15, 2024
HandicappingHeadlines

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...
read more
Ellis Park horse racing in Kentucky
August 4, 2024
HandicappingHeadlines

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:...
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August 1, 2024
HandicappingHeadlines

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...
read more
Woodbine horse racing
June 12, 2024
BlogHandicapping

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...
read more
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