Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world and has been for generations. The sport is a huge favorite with all ages who watch races across the world live on TV and in person. From the early days of on-course at English racecourses to the capacity crowds cheering on the Kentucky Derby, racing enthusiasts love to make predictions on the outcome of races.
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Piassek’s Plays: Betting on Speed, Versatility at Fair Grounds
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).
Best Bets: Top Play at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Upset Picks
America’s Best Racing and handicapper (and avid gambler) Monique Vág team up to provide horseplayers with their best bets of the weekend. Vág will identify her top picks as well as at least one longshot play of the weekend, a nice opportunity to swing for the fences on a win bet or to take a shot with a show bet. She also will occasionally look for strong exacta plays for the weekend or try to spot a nice opportunity for other wagers. This Weekend’s Bets
Officiating Looks Tough to Beat in Mr. Prospector Stakes
The $100,000, Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes drew a field of seven sprinters running seven furlongs. It's an intriguing race because not one of the group has finished in the top three in a graded stakes in 2021. That being said, three horses enter the race having either won their most recent race or the one just prior to that.
