Although Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Rich Strike is awaiting the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets in three weeks, the 147th running of the $1.5 million Grade 1 Preakness Stakes May 21 at
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Piassek’s Plays: Building a Bankroll on Preakness Day
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).
Eyeing an Upset in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
As is tradition, the Preakness eve card at Pimlico Race Course is headlined by the Grade 2, $250,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race is named in tribute to George E. Mitchell, a longtime community leader in Baltimore who passed away in 2020.
Stackin’ Cheddar: Recalling Afleet Alex’s Sizzling Stakes Debut at the Spa
This marks the latest edition of “Stackin’ Cheddar: Looking Back”, a new biweekly series on America’s Best Racing. Here, we’ll look back on an early race in the careers of some of the greatest horses of all time, including spots where they went off at a big price.
