National hunt horse racing is made up of two major disciplines: steeple chasing and hurdling. While steeple chases receive great attention due to their manic pace and intense meetings, hurdling is an art in its own right. Hurdlers develop an entirely different skill set to steeple chase horses and are therefore rated and judged separately. These three jumpers are currently the top performers on the United Kingdom hurdling circuit.

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The best Del Mar horse racing bet on Wednesday, August 18th, is in Race 5.  Because Carla Gaines saddles the morning line chalk, the horse that should be the favorite figures to go off at overlaid odds.
Gaines is winning at a 35% clip at the meet.  That’s pretty incredible considering how Del Mar’s Polytrack can favor speed one day and closers the next.  I believe I…

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The $70,000 Troy is the featured race on the Wednesday afternoon card at Saratoga, with last year’s leading trainer Linda Rice sending out three of the ten runners in the field including last year’s winner.
Awakino Cat won back-to-back stakes last year for the barn that won 18 turf races at the Saratoga meeting in 2009.

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Del Mar Racecourse was buzzing with excitement as the running of the John C. Mabee Stakes got under way. An extremely talented field of competitors entered the starting gates of this magnificent Grade II event, with their eyes on the prize of $250 000. Fortunately for everyone involved in the racing career of Wasted Tears, she had the tenacity to continue fighting for her victory amidst the high pressure of contenders chasing her down, completing the race with a nail-biting finish.

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He set a new record win payoff in the final leg of Canada’s Triple Crown at Woodbine, paying $133.10 to win. Stormy Lord was second with favorite Cognashene third. Also on the card, Impossible Time won the Victoriana Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

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Although Sidney’s Candy, the Santa Anita Derby winner, and Golden Itiz, the Affirmed Handicap winner, face each other on the turf in Race 9 on Saturday at Del Mar, the best bet, based on the likely horse racing odds, appears to be in Race 7.
In Race 7, 3-year-old fillies take to the turf to go 1 mile in an $80,000 optional claimer.  Because of the depth of the field, my top pick…

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The Sword Dancer Invitational goes off as Race 10 at the Spa on Saturday.  The Sword Dancer is easily the top betting graded race on Saturday and should give horseplayers more than one horse racing bet option.
But the best race to bet, the race where the best overlay can be found at the Spa on Saturday, is in Race 9.
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Harbinger began to rock the horse racing industry last year with magnificent performances, showing improvement and skill with each event. His talent and ability won the hearts of fans and catapulted him to iconic status. He was also seen as the best flat thoroughbred racing athlete in the world. Unfortunately all hopes and dreams to see him participate in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in October were dashed by a fractured leg that has led to his retirement.

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After a quick peek at what the sky is going to look like above Saratoga Springs, NY on Thursday, it’s obvious to me that making a horse racing bet on any of Thursday’s turf races at the Spa could turn into a disaster.
There’s a 40% chance of rain in Saratoga Springs tomorrow.  That’s not good news to owners, trainers, and horseplayers who had expected to make some…

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Shortly after Lookin at Lucky came up with a temperature last week following his impressive Haskell Invitational victory, trainer Bob Baffert announced on his Facebook page the colt would miss the Travers.
His daily reports on the colt’s progress were welcomed by many, including me, and some of them follow:
Aug. 3: No Travers for Lucky.

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A beautiful, blue-sky day figures to welcome horseplayers to where the “Turf Meets the Surf” this Wednesday. Without any chance of rain, the Del Mar grass course should provide the best opportunities for a nice score in the racebook.
Once such opportunity is in Race 6 at Del Mar on Wednesday, August 11th, a $40,000 claimer for three-year-old fillies.

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Favorite Majesticperfection went wire to wire to win the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G2) by 2 3/4 lengths over Big Drama and Bribon. In the Honorable Miss Handicap (G2), Secret Gypsy won by 2 lengths over Hour Glass with favorite Warbling third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

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Horses worth watching is a list of runners that should do well next time out.
These thoroughbreds won nine times, ran second seven times and finished third twice since May 16.
They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.
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It most certainly looks like winning fillies such as Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta will have extremely difficult competition in the future, as a magnificent
performance during the running of the Whitney Handicap Invitational saw to it that Blame secured his place in the winners circle. Even though Quality Road was
chosen as the favorite for the 2010 edition of this prestigious event, Blame came through with more determination and speed than anyone expected him to. Quality Road was believed to be one of the fastest horses in the world, now it seems to be a title that should go to Blame instead.

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Blame wore down heavy favorite Quality Road to win the Whitney Handicap at Saratoga by a head with Musket Man third. Also on the card, Champagne d’Oro drew away to win the Tes Stakes by 4 1/2 lengths over Bonnie Blue Flag while favorite Pica Slew was a dismal 8th, and Sea Road won the Hattie Moseley Stakes.. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

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On Saturday, 7 August 2010, six talented horses will enter the starting gates of the Whitney Handicap Invitational, which is set to be a showdown to remember. With posts drawn and contenders gearing up for a spectacular performance, the stage is set for one of the most prestigious Grade 1 horse racing events of the season. The race will be hosted by the Saratoga Racecourse and there will be eleven races on the card, with the Whitney Handicap Invitational being the tenth race for the day.

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The Land, The Family, The Legend by Kate Chenery Tweedy and Leeanne Ladin. An excellent tribute not only to Secretariat but the Chenery family and Meadow Stable. This book is strongly recommended to racing fans especially history buffs.

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Before Zenyatta struts her stuff in the Grade I Clement L.
Hirsch, some terrific wagers might be found in the racebook on Del Mar’s Saturday card.
One of those races is the 3rd, a $25,000 claimer going 6 ½ furlongs over the Polytrack.

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Both co-favorites in the horse racing futures sportsbook to win the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic will be in action on Saturday, August 7th and horseplayers can bet on them in the racebook.
The brilliant Quality Road, going off at +350 in the sportsbook, runs in Saratoga’s Whitney Stakes on Saturday. The co-favorite to win the Breeder’s Cup Classic, and the defending B.C.

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Quality Road, arguably the best racehorse in the world, steps into the limelight on Saturday in the Grade I Whitney Handicap.
The trainee, Todd Pletcher, has been sensational in his last three starts when absolutely routing his competition.

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Del Mar Racetrack resumes racing on Wednesday, August 4th, with the best bet to make in the racebook occurring in the 6th.
Although the featured race on the card, the Graduation Stakes, which goes off as Race 7, could provide one or two overlays, Race 6 should provide the best overlay on which to make a horse racing bet.
Del Mar Racetrack – Wednesday
Where: Del Mar Racetrack – Race 6
Del…

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The great thing about the 40-day Saratoga meeting is the fact they only take one day a week off, and after a dark day on Tuesday, we are back in action for the next six days.
The feature on today’s card is the $70,000 De La Rose, which drew a full and competitive field of fillies and mares who will do battle on the inner turf course going a mile.

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Lookin’ At Lucky’s scintillating Haskell Invitational victory this past Sunday caused a semi-shockwave in the horse racing sportsbook.
The Bob Baffert trainee, who also took home the Preakness Stakes earlier in the year, became a solid second choice in the sportsbook to win this year’s Breeders Cup Classic.  The horse racing odds on Lucky to win the Classic are…

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With a $1m purse to be won, the Haskell Invitational Handicap is one of the premier horse racing events on the racing calendar. Inaugurated in 1968, the race was established to pay tribute to Amory L Haskell, late chairman and president of the Monmouth Park Racecourse. The event was changed from a handicap to an invitational handicap in 1981. It is a Grade 1 racing event for three year old race horses, and entries into this race are done by invitation only. Needless to say, some of the most successful and high profile horses are invited to participate, and the 2010 Haskell Invitational took place on Sunday, 1 August 2010.

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