horse racing

The race for the Triple Crown begins at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. As one of the most prestigious races, the derby has one of the biggest purses in the sport. Find out the purse and payouts for the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Kentucky Derby 2025 Purse Post Positions for the 151st Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford […]

Steve Kornacki’s Kentucky Derby 2025  picks feature some heavy favorites with a win, exacta, and trifecta play at Churchill Downs.  Steve Kornacki is more than just the political analyst known for his mastery of the “big board” during election nights. Beyond the realm of politics, Kornacki harbors a deep-seated passion for horse racing—a love that […]

ChatGPT has predicted the 2025 Kentucky Derby based on detailed research into each of the runners in this year’s edition of the Run for the Roses. With speed, stamina, and running styles all factored in, this year’s race looks primed for a closer to wear down the front-runners late.  Journalism leads the betting as the […]

When you’re betting the Kentucky Derby, odds comparison is essential. Prices can vary a lot between sportsbooks, and small differences add up fast. Value hunting means getting the best possible odds every time you bet. It’s basic, but it makes a real difference to your profits. Let’s take a look at how the top sportsbooks […]

The 2025 Kentucky Derby colors and silks are set for the runners at Churchill Downs. Being able to spot your horse’s colors quickly can make a big difference on race day. Here’s everything you need to know before they load the gates. What You Need To Know About The 2025 Kentucky Derby 📅 Date: Saturday, […]

Freehold Raceway announced in September 2024 that it expected to cease all live racing and simulcast operations by the end of the year. That day finally came on December 28, when employees and affected stakeholders were notified by track officials of its permanent closure. Freehold Raceway, co-owned by Penn Entertainment, officially opened in 1854 and […]

New Mexico residents will not be allowed to place bets on the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, since the betting signal used to place wagers is being withheld from the state.  New Mexico gamblers cannot wager on the 150th Kentucky Derby because of Horsemen’s Association, Racing Commission dispute The state’s citizens are barred […]

A $100,000 bet has already been wagered ahead of this Saturday’s 150th Kentucky Derby — and it’s on Fierceness, the betting favorite — according to Horse Racing Nation’s Ed Derosa, via Vegas Insider’s Patrick Everson. An unnamed bettor is wagering $100,000 on Kentucky Derby betting favorite Fierceness, who has 5/2 odds of winning the race […]

Churchill Downs raised the total amount of prize money ahead of the 150th annual Kentucky Derby. This year’s Run of the Roses will feature a record purse of $5 million, the largest since the Grade I stakes race first began in 1875. The most iconic tradition in horse racing is projected to set other new […]