In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).
Month: April 2022
Is Messier or Forbidden Kingdom the Horse to Beat in Santa Anita Derby?
Over the last 10 years, the $750,000 Grade 1 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park has churned out Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winners with impressive regularity.
Last year’s Grand National winner has no chance at this year’s race, analysts say
She smashed one of the ultimate sporting glass ceilings last year – but analysts believe jockey Rachael Blackmore WON’T take first place at the Grand National this Saturday. Despite making history in 2021 by becoming the first ever woman to win the 182-year-old race, statisticians say she has no chance this year – with the winner more likely to be the grey mare and favourite, Snow Leopardess.
Grand National Festival tips 2022: Day Two best bets and race previews from Aintree
GRAND NATIONAL FESTIVAL tips from day two at Aintree.
