Of all the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races held so far in 2021, Saturday’s $750,000, Grade 2 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland Race Course is surely among the most befuddling.
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Making Money Betting Japanese Raiders in UAE Derby
Historically, it’s been a smart strategy to bet on American runners when they travel to the Middle East for rich dirt races. The U.S. has long been home to the best dirt racing in the world, so when American horses travel abroad, it’s wise to sit up and take notice.
Piassek’s Plays: Take Two at Turfway
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: Stakes Spotlight at Turfway, Gulfstream Park
America’s Best Racing, Belle Premium American Vodka, 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.
