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).
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Betting on Speed in 2021 Sword Dancer Stakes
Just how important is Saturday’s $750,000 Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Stakes at Saratoga Race Course?
Masqueparade Can Post the Upset in Travers Stakes
The $1.25 million, Grade 1 Runhappy Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course brings together a seven-horse group of 3-year-olds vying for top honors in one of the most prestigious races of the summer.
Best Bets: Travers Day Tips, Pat O’Brien Play
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