Category: Horse Racing Betting

A field of 20 plus three also-eligibles were entered for the 149th Kentucky Derby on Monday. Florida Derby winner Forte was set as the morning line favorite at 3-1 from post 15. Get all the horses, post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances here.

On Monday the post positions were drawn for the 149th Longines Kentucky Oaks and a full field of 14 3-year-old fillies plus three also-eligibles made the entry box, with 5-2 morning line favorite Wet Paint drawing post 7. Get the horses, post positions, and free past performances here.

Wild On Ice has been euthanized after fracturing his left hind leg in a workout at Churchill Downs.

Jockey Corey Nakatani and horses Arrogate, California Chrome and Songbird were elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in the contemporary category on Tuesday.

Jockey Dean Holland died as a result of injuries suffered in a fall during a horse race in Australia.

Blazing Sevens has been withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby, allowing Jace’s Road into the 20-horse field for the 149th running on May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Saturday was opening day for Woodbine Racetrack with a 9 race card of all main track sprints. Silver Tunes won the opener and Basalt Street won the feature allowance. Check out the new construction and changes for this year.

Churchill Downs is planning a series of celebrations and fan experiences leading up to the 150th Kentucky Derby in May 2024.

Corach Rambler, the 8-1 favorite, produced a strong finish to win the Grand National after the world-famous horse race was delayed for 15 minutes because animal rights activists scaled fences and got onto the track.

Thursday the Sovereign Award ceremony for Canadian Thoroughbred racing champions was held and Moira was named Horse of the Year in addition to Champion 3-Year-Old Female. Trainer Mark Casse was Outstanding Trainer for the 15th time and Frank Stronach/Adena Springs was Outstanding Breeder for the 13th time. Get all the winners with photos here.