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Belmont Stakes 2025 Preview: Contenders, Betting Odds & Expert Picks The 2025 Belmont Stakes odds are your final chance to wager on a Triple Crown Series race this season. Sovereignty and Journalism, the winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, respectively, will square off once more. Our free Belmont Stakes betting guide will break down the latest odds from top horse racing betting sites. […]

By Shaun Stack May 29, 2025

2025 Preakness Stakes Odds & Predictions The 2025 Preakness Stakes odds have one glaring hole: the Kentucky Derby winner is missing. After beating the field by one and a half lengths, Sovereignty’s owners elected not to go for the Triple Crown. With Sovereignty out of the race, the door is open for a new winner at Pimlico. My Preakness betting guide […]

By Shaun Stack May 16, 2025

Horse Racing Terms Everyone Should Know Mastering the basic horse racing terms will allow you to communicate more easily with your fellow bettors at the race track. In some cases, knowing the right terms can also help you decide which wagers to place on the next race. Learning horse racing betting terms is easier said than done due to the sheer […]

By Shaun Stack May 1, 2025

2025 Kentucky Derby Predictions (and Early Wagers) Journalism has emerged as the clear favorite to win the 2025 Kentucky Derby after he cruised to victory in the Santa Anita Derby. That extended his winning streak to four races, so he is surging with momentum right now. However, he faces fierce competition from the highly-rated Sandman, Florida Derby winner Tappan Street and Japanese […]

By Isaac Payne Apr 7, 2025

An Early Look at the 2024 Kentucky Derby Odds The contestants are still trying to qualify, but you can already wager on the 2024 Kentucky Derby odds. Placing futures wagers this far out can be risky. However, it is also the best way to get improved payout odds on the top competitors for this year’s Derby. You can bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby […]

By Shaun Stack Feb 15, 2024

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