SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — August 23, 2025 — This Saturday, Travers Day returns to Saratoga with one of the sharpest betting cards in North America. With six stakes races (five of them Grade 1s) from Race 7 through Race 13, the card builds into a crescendo capped by the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers Stakes (G1) […]
DEL MAR, CA — August 23, 2025 — Saturday’s card at Del Mar Racetrack isn’t just another summer meet. It’s a tactical battleground centered around the Grade 2 Pat O’Brien Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifier that headlines a card full of pace traps, class droppers, and betting setups worth targeting. This […]
Two year old colt for Doug O’Neill made start #2 in Saturday’s finale, a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf. Off at 16/1 in this field of 10, he went right to the lead from the get go under Berrios and tried to take the field wire to wire. He had […]
CHARLES TOWN, WV — August 22, 2025 — Friday night’s Charles Town Classic Day is loaded: 13 races, over $3 million in purses, and a card built for sharp betting angles. From pace collapses to speed duels, figure overlays to chaotic undercards, it’s a night where the most tactical players win—not just the fastest horses. […]
Cracking the Code at Del Mar: 10 Key Angles That Matter If you’re looking for Del Mar picks, betting tips, and real-world horse racing strategies to beat one of California’s most competitive meets, you’ve landed in the right spot. Del Mar’s summer meet isn’t just a sun-soaked vacation for the sport—it’s a high-stakes battleground loaded […]
Four year old gelding for Craig Dollase, who had not been to the post since July 20 at Ellis Park, was in for the 1st allowance condition on Saturday at ¾ on the main. Off at 25/1 in a field of 8, he came out running under Kyle Frey and set some pretty fast fractions […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks at Del Mar Racetrack using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Del Mar Oaks field: 1 – Slick (15-1), 2 – Take a Breath (12-1), 3 – Velocity (15-1), 4 – Resolve (20-1), 5 – Lush Lips (3-1), […]
TORONTO, ON — August 16, 2025 — The spotlight returns to Woodbine this Saturday as King’s Plate Day headlines Canada’s most prestigious racing weekend. With 13 races, multiple stakes-caliber events, and a blend of turf and synthetic action, this is the premier betting card of the season north of the border. The centerpiece, of course, […]
OCEANPORT, NJ — August 16, 2025 — The Grade III Philip H. Iselin Stakes takes center stage at Monmouth Park this Saturday, highlighting a card full of pace clashes, trip horses, and under-the-radar setups for bettors. Featuring seasoned older males going 1 1/16 miles on dirt, the Iselin is a pace-driven dirt route that demands […]
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — August 16, 2025 — Gulfstream Park rolls out a turf-and-dirt double feature this Saturday, anchored by the Sheer Drama Stakes for fillies and mares sprinting seven furlongs on dirt and the Frolic’s Revenge Handicap, a Tapeta route for older females. Both races serve as pivotal midseason measuring sticks, and with deep […]