At first glance, Friday’s $1.25 million, Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks appears to be an absolutely wide-open event. Held over 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs, the historic race for 3-year-old fillies has drawn a full field of 14, with many bringing elite credentials to the table.
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Which 2021 Kentucky Derby Runners Could Benefit from a Wet Track?
If you’re looking for a reason to bet against probable favorite Essential Quality in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, don’t turn to Mother Nature for help.
Piassek’s Plays: Riding Hot Hands at Lone Star
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: Longshot Plays at Belmont, Churchill
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
