The $1 million Grade 1 Preakness Stakes on May 15 at Pimlico follows the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve as the second leg of the Triple Crown, taking place just two weeks after the fabled showdown under the twin spires at
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Piassek’s Plays: Going the Distance at Santa Anita
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: Saturday Plays Across the Country
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
Top Win Contenders in Man o’ War Stakes
The $700,000, Grade 1 Man o’ War Stakes Saturday at Belmont Park drew a field of eight top-level marathon turf runners to compete at 1 3/8 miles, with seven having proven competitive at this level in races around North America.
