Industry pundits have been predicting the demise of horse racing betting for years. However, while the number of overall race days has been trending down, the arguably more important metrics of purse sizes and total betting handle are increasing.
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Byron King’s Derby Dozen: Jan. 26 Season Debut
BloodHorse news editor Byron King presents his inaugural Derby Dozen for 2022, with a look at his leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7.
Ownership Group Taste of Victory Targets Pegasus World Cup Turf with Hit the Road
When racing fans look at the invitees for Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational at Gulfstream Park, the list reads like a who’s who of major American owners.
2022 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Call Me Midnight
Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the race horses earn points toward qualifying. The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs.
