Triple Crown

The Triple Crown or the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is a series of three horse races which have been running for over a hundred years. All three of the horse races take place in the months of May and June every year. The Kentucky Derby is the first Triple Crown Race, the Preakness Stakes is the second Triple Crown Race and the Belmont Stakes is the third and final Triple Crown Race.

Only thoroughbred horses will be allowed to compete in the three Triple Crown races and every horse must be three years of age. These three horse races are the most famous horse races in the world and attract millions of spectators every single year. The goal of every thoroughbred horse owner is to have their horse compete in the Triple Crown races at the age of three.

Often you’ll find that a different horse will win each event because of the competition being so close together these days. The last time a horse has been able to win all three of the Triple Crown races in one year was in 1978 when the horse Affirmed completed the monstrous accomplishment. We’re going to take a look below at a little bit of information about each of the three race tracks that are apart of the Triple Crown.

• Kentucky Derby – 1-1/4 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

• Preakness Stakes – 1-3/16 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

• Belmont Stakes – 1-1/2 Mile Long Track – Dirt Track – Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

With all three of the races within a month roughly the horses in the events are really put to the test. With the horses only being three years old a lot of them don’t have very much experience racing yet. The Belmont Stakes which is the last Triple Crown Race is the longest dirt track for three year old thoroughbreds and is the most difficult race any of the horses will have faced.

There are lots of traditions that go along with the Triple Crown and the three races that comprise the series. You can view all of these by visiting our pages dedicated to each of the three races. In the United States there is also an annual event known as the Triple Tiara which used to be known as the Fillies Triple Crown. The series is three races just like the Triple Crown, but only fillies are allowed to race in the event. In the Triple Crown there are three horses allowed to race which include Fillies, Colts and Geldings. All three of the Tiara Crown Races are held at the Belmont Park Race Track although each of the races is different lengths.

A lot of other countries have their own Triple Crown in horse racing as well which are different then the American Triple Crown. The races aren’t that well known in the US, but they are well known in their respective countries. The other countries Triple Crown races don’t draw in as much media attention or money though.

十二月 2, 2014六月 3, 2015 by Eric Louis

The Breeders Cup

The Breeders Cup is an event that takes place every single year and is a series of thoroughbred horse races. For most of the history of the Breeders Cup the event was held over the course of a single day, but in 2007 the event was spread out over two days and has remained like that since. The event is operated by the Breeders Cup Limited Company which initially established in 1982.

The first Breeders Cup Event wasn’t held until 1984 which is a couple years after the company formed. The event is designed as a year end event to distinguish the best horses of the year. Horses from all over the world race in the series of races over the two days and there is a qualifying process, which means that not just any horse is allowed to enter the Breeders Cup. There are several systems in place when it comes to ranking horses for the Breeders Cup which includes the horse’s performance in Breeders Cup Challenge Races, point system and a ranking by a panel of judges. In 2007 there was also a rule change made which automatically allowed certain horses to qualify into the Breeders Cup for winning certain races throughout the year.

There are a total of 14 races over the two days of the Breeders Cup and there is only 14 horses allowed to compete in each race. The only race which doesn’t have 14 horses competing is the “Dirt Mile” which is a race with 12 horses only. The Breeders Cup only had 8 races for most of its history, but it started expanding in 2006 which is why there are now 14 races. Most of the Breeder Cup Races in 2009 will be Graded Stakes races although several of the newer races still don’t qualify for Graded Stakes status.

The Breeders Cup is easily the biggest paying sports day in North America and almost the world. There is one other horse racing series which takes place in India which pays out more money then the Breeders Cup. In 2009 alone the Breeders Cup will pay out over $25 million to horse owners. You can also only imagine how much money is wagered on the Breeders Cup. With there being 14 races over two days there are millions upon millions of dollars wagered on the event and lots of money is switching hands. Since only the best horses in the world qualify for the Breeders Cup it can be hard to predict a winner, but if you do then it pays off huge.

The 14 races that will be run in 2009 are as followed including how much the purse is for each race and the types of horses allowed entering the race.

• Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Ladies Classic – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Marathon – $500K
• Breeders Cup Juvenile Turf – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Dirt Mile – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Turf Sprint – $1 Million
• Breeders Cup Juvenile – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Sprint – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Mile – $2 Million
• Breeders Cup Turf – $3 Million
• Breeders Cup Classic – $5 Million

十二月 2, 2014六月 3, 2015 by Eric Louis

Kentucky Derby Betting

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular horse races of the entire season and is known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” by many fans of the sport. The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday every single year in the month of May in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is held at the Churchill Downs Race Track which over its long history has become one of the most well known horse racing tracks in the world.

The very first Kentucky Derby Race was held in 1875 in Kentucky at Churchill Downs although the name of the race track was different at the time. It took until 1937 for the race track to be officially named the Churchill Downs, but it has remained the name of the track since. When the race first started it was a 1.5 mile track, but it has since been made into a 1.25 mile track which has been deemed more suitable.

All the horses in the Kentucky Derby are thoroughbred horses that are three years old. It’s one of the Grade 1 Stakes Races throughout the horse racing season and is also the first race counted towards the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Every year horse racing fans from around the world anticipate the start of the Kentucky Derby because it’s the first major horse racing event of the season.

Bet on the Kentucky Derby at WilliamHill.com

Over the years there have been several different traditions that have been developed at the Kentucky Derby which have stuck with the race. One of the traditions is that spectators will always be able to order the traditional meal available at the Derby which includes a Mint Julep and Burgoo. It’s also very well known that there are some traditional outfits known to be worn at the Kentucky Derby including lavish hats and handbags. Many of the worlds rich and famous make an appearance at the Kentucky Derby as it has become one of the annual social gatherings for anyone with connections and money. The winner of the race each year is also given a rose blanket which consists of 554 roses and is thrown over the horse after the race while the winner does his walk around the track.

Not only do the rich and famous watch the Kentucky Derby, but anyone can get tickets to the Derby although you’ll be on ground level. It’s difficult to watch the races from the ground level so if you want to watch the races you’ll need to make sure you have seats in the grandstands. The Derby is always an excellent party and since it takes place on a Saturday there is always a huge crowd of spectators.

Every year there are millions of dollars wagered on the Kentucky Derby races and there is potential to make a lot of money. A lot of the time there will be some heavy favourites in the races which payoff although you can never count out any horse on a given day, which is what makes betting on Horse Racing so fun. The Kentucky Derby is arguably the most famous race of the season.

十二月 2, 2014十二月 3, 2014 by Eric Louis

Horse Racing Terms

Horse Racing is one of the only sports in the world where it’s important you understand the terminology because if you don’t, you might find that you’re completely lost. Over the hundreds of years that horse racing has been around there has been a long list of terms used around the tracks. In order to ensure that you’ll be able to understand what is going on at the tracks or online you should read our list of terms.

• Across The Board – This term is used to describe when a bettor has placed the same amount of money on the same horse to win, place and show.

• Also-Ran – This term is used to describe a horse that finished the race in close to last place or last.

• Blinkers – A tool used to help the horse have tunnel vision which will prevent the horse from focusing its line of sight away from the track.

• Blow Out – A term used to describe a workout before any given race.

• Bolt – Term used to describe when the horse makes a sudden jolt to the left or right.

• Break Maiden – A term used to describe a horse that just won its first race.

• Claiming Race – A term used for a race where every horse can be bought at a set price.

• Dead Heat – Term used when two+ horses finish the heat with the same exact time.

• Derby – A derby race is for three year old horses only.

• Favourite – Term used to describe the horse that should win the race.

• Foal – A horse that is less than a year old.

• Furlong – A term used to describe a distance that is 1/8th of a mile.

• Jockey – Term used to describe the person racing the horse.

• Longshot – Term used to describe a horse that doesn’t have that good of a chance of winning the race.

• Maiden Race – A race that is simply allowed for horses that have yet to win a race.

• Match Race – A race that is allowed for two horses only.

• Photo Finish – A term used when a race is determined by a photograph because it was so close.

• Post Time – A term used to describe the time when a given race is supposed to begin.

• Purse – A term used to describe the amount of money in the prize pool for the race.

• Stakes Race – A term used to describe the highest class of horse racing. The owners of the horse also need to pay a stake to compete in the race.

• Starting Gate – The starting gate is a mechanical tool that ensures all the horses start the race at the exact same time.

The terms above will cover most aspects of horse racing including betting terms. I haven’t included some of the more general terms because they are not really used. If you ever come across a term that you can’t find the definition for, just ask us and we’ll send you the definition.

十二月 2, 2014十二月 3, 2014 by Eric Louis

Horse Racing Odds

Listed below are the most up-to-date horse racing odds for the upcoming races. Below the lines is a How To Guide on reading Horse Racing Odds.

Understanding the odds in horse racing is really simple and you shouldn’t find it very difficult after reading through this guide. The confusing part when it comes to betting on horses is being able to learn all of the types of bets that you can make. We’re also going to take a look at every type of bet you can make in horse racing so that you have an idea about what you can wager on.

To understand the odds we’re going to take a look at an example of a “win” bet. A win bet is when you wager on a horse to win the race.

• Mine That Bird – 10/2

The above odds for the horse Mine That Bird are showing you that the bookie thinks the horse has a 1/5 chance of winning the race. With the odds set at 10/2 this simply means that you’ll win $10 for every $2 you wager if your horse wins the race. It should also be noted that the odds will change leading up to the race based on how many people are wagering on the given horse. If lots of people are betting on a given horse then the odds will become worse and when hardly anyone is betting on a given horse the odds will become juicier.

Types of Bets

• Win – This is a bet where you pick one horse and that horse must win the race.

• Place – This is a bet where you pick one horse and that horse must finish in first or second place.

• Show – This bet is where you pick one horse and that horse must finish the race in the top three.

• Across The Board – This is a bet where you pick one horse to finish in the top three. The only difference between this bet and the show bet is that if your horse finishes in second place you win both the show and place bet, and if your horse wins the race you win the show, place and win bet. So you can potentially win three bets with this one bet.

• Exacta – A bet where you need to pick the horse that will win the race and the horse that will finish in second place.

• Exacta Box – A bet where you need to pick the top two horses in the race, but they don’t need to be a in a specific order like the exacta bet.

• Quinella – Same as the exacta box except its only one bet where the exacta box is considered two bets.

• Trifecta – A bet where you need to pick the top three horses in the exact order of their finish.

• Trifecta Box – A bet where you need to pick the top three horses, but they don’t need to finish in any specific order.

• Superfecta – A bet where you need to pick the top four horses in the exact order they finish.

• Superfecta Box – A bet where you need to pick the top four horses although they don’t need to be in any exact order.

• Daily Double – A bet where you need to pick the winner of two consecutive races throughout the day.

• Pick 3 – A bet where you need to pick the winner of three consecutive races throughout the day.

十二月 2, 2014六月 3, 2015 by Eric Louis

Horse Racing Betting Tips

Horse racing and betting goes together just like peanut butter and jelly. Most people who are fans of horse racing are also fans of wagering on the sporting event. In this guide we’re going to go through some horse betting tips which will help you have a head start when it comes to capping your first horse race. Betting on horse racing is inexpensive, which is one of the reasons why horse racing is so popular amongst a broad range of people, but it also is a hard sport to wager on because there are always about a dozen horses in every race.

You’ll often find that the odds of each horse will vary in the race which will allow you to determine the horses that should be the frontrunners, the horses that have a slight chance of winning and the horses that have a very slim chance of winning the race. If you’re betting on the longshot horses to win the race then you need to understand that you most likely won’t win and you’ll just be donating money in exchange for entertainment. You should always try to stick with the top 5-6 horses in the race because a lot of the time one of the top 5-6 horses will end up winning the race.

Once you’ve narrowed down the racing field you’ll need to start looking deeper into the remaining horses and jockeys. One of the things you need to look at is the last time that the horses have raced. If a horse has raced a few weeks ago then chances are the horse is still in great form whereas if a horse hasn’t raced in months it could face some severe difficulties. The jockey also plays an important role in horse racing although the role is limited in most races except for obstacle courses and longer tracks. The jockey needs to make sure that the horse has enough energy left at the end of the race for a last kick.

This needs us to our next tip which is the track that the race will take place at. Some horse racing tracks are longer then other tracks which mean that you need to ensure the horse will have enough stamina. You should also consider the track conditions on the day of the race because some horses will have trouble in certain conditions and it’s important that you know this before making any wagers.

If this is your first year wagering on horse racing then I would advise that you stick with only the major races for the year. You’ll be able to find all of the major races listed on our website. As the events start getting close you should begin doing research on the horses in the event so that you can determine which horses to bet on. Use the tips above when you’re analyzing the horses and the jockeys so that you aren’t just guessing. On a final note remember that betting on anything isn’t guaranteed and you should always make sure you stay within your bankroll.

十二月 2, 2014六月 3, 2015 by Eric Louis

Horse Racing Betting Strategy

When you’re planning to wager on horse racing the most important thing that you can do is ensure that you have a solid strategy. If you don’t have a solid betting strategy when you’re wagering on horses then you’ll find that you’re donating a lot of money to your bookie. Wagering on horse racing makes the sport a lot more entertaining, but it can definitely get old if you keep losing your money. In order to have more fun then you’ve ever had watching horse racing you make sure you employ a proper betting strategy.

A solid strategy isn’t going to guarantee that you win your bets, but it will allow you to have a fighting chance which is all you can ask for. The most important factor when constructing your horse betting strategy is the horse itself. You need to make sure that the horse is in good shape and you’ll also need to make sure that the horse has had some good previous results. If the horse you’re betting on has only raced 3 times in the last year then they might not be a good pick.

You also need to make sure that the horse hasn’t had any recent injuries or any rumours of injuries for that matter. If the horse is injured in any shape or form then it most likely won’t have a good race and definitely isn’t a smart wager. Often the fittest horses will win the long distance races, but in short distance races any horse can win on any given day. You’ll often find a lot more underdogs winning races in the shorter distance horse races then in the longer distance horse races.

Another factor which needs to be considered in your betting strategy is the jockey that is going to be racing the horse. If the jockey doesn’t have much experience then they will be an underdog when compared to a jockey with a lot of racing experience. Not only do you need to make sure that the horse is in shape and injury free, but you should also make sure the jockey is feeling in shape and good about the upcoming race.

When betting on horse racing you want to make sure that you mix up your bets and don’t rely on one horse to finish in first place. With the different types of bets out there you can really spread your bets out which will give you better odds at hitting on one of your tickets. Always try to hit the big bets on the races you bet on such as the Superfecta because if you get lucky and it hits you’ll be able to win a huge payoff.

The last thing you need to include in your horse betting strategy is the proper bankroll management because without being able to manage your bankroll you’ll have no longevity in this sport. Horse racing doesn’t cost that much to wager on, but if you aren’t banking any winnings then it can catch up with you quickly. Make sure you aren’t just throwing picks together in the hopes of winning because you might get lucky 1 time out of 100 times, but that isn’t going to earn you a profit.

十二月 2, 2014 by Eric Louis

Horse Racing Bankroll Management

When you wager on horse racing you need to make sure you exercise a solid bankroll management strategy or you’ll find yourself running out of money early in the day. There are several reasons why people bet and they include the entertainment factor plus the fact that you can potentially make money. If you aren’t having fun then you really shouldn’t be wagering on any events.

If you have $50 on your 888 account and you would like to wager on the day’s races at the Saratoga for instance, then you’re going to need to have a strategy coming into the day. The worst thing you can do is wager your entire $50 on the first race of the day because if it doesn’t hit then you’re going to be out of money right away and most likely not want to watch the rest of the races.

You should set-up a unit value for each of your bets and you should keep them simple such as a 1 unit bet, 2 unit bet and 3 unit bet. For a 1 unit bet you want to keep it small when compared to the size of your bankroll so ideally a 1 unit bet should be a $1-$2 wager. For a 3 unit wager you need to feel really strongly about the chances of the bet winning and you might want to make it an increased wager such as a $5-$10 wager. You should always assign a unit value to each of your bets so that you never have any bets that are larger then they should be.

When betting on horse racing you also need to look for the value bets and not always the horse that is favoured to win the race. Often as the race is close to starting there will be a huge influx of wagers on the race which cause the odds to change at a rapid pace. When a lot of cappers are backing a certain horse the odds will begin to go down for that horse which makes it lose value. The other horses in the race will typically see their odds go up to entice action and you can often find some value in one of these horses. The only time you should be weary about going against the favoured horse near the start of the race is when the horse just jumped into the favoured position. Often serious cappers in the big races won’t drop their huge wagers until right before the race starts and often they have lots of inside information on the race. In this case I would put a small 1 unit wager on the horse just jumped into the favoured position.

As your bankroll starts to increase you will need to adjust the amount of money you wager on each of your unit values. For instance, when you have $50 and you’re betting $1-$2 on a 1 unit wager this is fine, but when you have a $500 bankroll betting $1-$2 isn’t going to win you much money. You should increase your unit size based on how much you’ve increased your bankroll. So in this example if you increased your bankroll to $500 your 1 unit bets should become $10-$20 wagers.

十二月 2, 2014 by Eric Louis

Belmont Stakes Betting

The Belmont Stakes is one of the most famous horse races of the entire year and takes place every June. The race is held at Belmont Park which is located in Elmont, New York and has been running since 1867. The race is one of the Grade 1 Stakes Races that runs every year and is solely for thoroughbred horses that are three years old. The types of horses allowed to run in the race are Colts, Geldings and Fillies and there are weight restrictions for each type of horse that need to be followed.

When the race initially started running in 1867 it took place at Jerome Park Racetrack which is in the Bronx. The race didn’t move until the Belmont Park opened in 1905 and the race has since remained at this venue. The race is 1.5 miles long and is truly a test of the horse’s endurance. It’s the final race counted towards the Triple Crown and is always one of the most watched horse races of the year.

Over the years many horses have had troubles maintaining speeds for the entire race, which is one complete lap around the racetrack at the Belmont Park. With most races being a shorter distance then the Belmont Stakes for three year old thoroughbreds it is usually the first time that the horse has had to run for such a long time. With that being said, if you’re going to wager on the Belmont Stakes you need to keep this in mind. Just because a horse has done well on short tracks doesn’t guarantee that they will have the stamina to run an entire 1.5 mile.

Often the jockey will play a huge role in the outcome of the Belmont Stakes. The reason the jockey plays such a huge role in this race is because they need to be able to keep the horse under control the entire race so that the horse has a final kick left in it for the final leg. The winner of the Belmont Stakes is always rewarded with a necklace made from carnations plus a nice purse although the jockey doesn’t receive the purse.

The Belmont Stakes is the oldest Triple Crown race and has also seen more changes then the other two Triple Crown races over the years. The theme song of the race has been changed numerous times and currently is “New York, New York”. The race has attracted millions of spectators over the years and every year the horse race is watched by millions of people on television.

Most online 888s will allow you to bet on the Belmont Stakes well in advance to the race which will give you lots of time to research the race. There are millions wagered on the race every year and you’ll often find a lot of horse racing cappers offering their tips in the weeks leading up to the event. If you’re in the New York area during early June then you’ll definitely want to check out the race if you love horses. The Belmont Stakes takes place on the first Saturday on or after June 5th every single year.

十二月 2, 2014 by Eric Louis

Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing International

The United States isn’t the only country that has a Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing and there are actually many other countries with their own Triple Crown. Horse Racing has always been a popular sport around the world and you can watch horse racing around the year in different countries. We’re going to take a look at some of the other Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing events that take place in international countries each year.

United Kingdom

• 2000 Guineas Stakes – Newmarket Racecourse
• Epsom Derby – Epsom Downs Racecourse
• St. Leger Stakes – Town Moor

There have been a total of 15 Triple Crown Champions in the United Kingdom since the first series took place in 1853. Horse racing in the UK is really competitive and that is very evident by the small amount of horses that have won the Triple Crown.

Ireland

• Irish 2000 Guineas – Curragh Racecourse
• Irish Derby – Curragh Racecourse
• Irish St. Leger – Curragh Racecourse

In Ireland there have only been a total of two horses that have been able to win the Triple Crown and the last horse to win the Triple Crown in Ireland was in 1942. In 1997 another horse almost completed the feat, but was unable to compete in the third race due to not having enough stamina.

Germany

• Mehl-Mulhens-Rennen – Cologne
• Deutsches Derby – Hamburg
• Deutsches St. Leger – Dortmund

1979 was the only year that a horse has been able to win the Triple Crown in Germany and since the final race of the Triple Crown has been downgraded since 1979 there most likely won’t be another Triple Crown winner in Germany.

Canada

• Queens Plate – Woodbine Racetrack
• Prince of Wales Stakes – Fort Erie Racetrack
• Breeders Stakes – Woodbine

Seven horses have been able to win the Canadian Triple Crown with the first winner coming in 1959. The most recent winner of the Triple Crown in Canada was Wando who won the series in 2003.

The Triple Crown series is one of the most popular thoroughbreds racing series in the world. Some of the other countries that also run a Triple Crown series for thoroughbred horses consist of Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, Chile, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Ecuador and Venezuela. Winning the Triple Crown is one of the biggest accomplishments that a horse, jockey, trainer and owner will ever experience and it’s not a feat that happens very often. You will rarely see a horse win the Triple Crown and when the feat is accomplished it’s often all over the media.

Winning a Triple Crown series will often help guarantee that the horse will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Often the horses that perform well in the Triple Crown series in smaller countries such as Uruguay and Ecuador will end up being bought and raced in the United States. A lot of horses are also bought and sent to India to be raced in some of the major events they run over there such as the Dubai World Cup.

Month: 十二月 2014

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