When you should (or shouldn't) bet a Pick 6
When you should (or shouldn't) bet a Pick 6

2023-03-01T19:09:13.842ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Effectively betting a Pick 6 can be difficult and expensive. These guidelines help you determine when you should (or shouldn’t) bet a Pick 6.
Why it pays to look beyond a horse's most recent race
Why it pays to look beyond a horse's most recent race

2023-02-22T14:15:09.645ZJ. Keeler Johnson

Horses aren’t machines, and any number of events can trigger a poor performance. Knowing when to forgive a subpar result is often the key to cashing tickets.
G1-to-maiden class drop can be surprisingly lucrative
G1-to-maiden class drop can be surprisingly lucrative

2023-02-14T20:53:23.734ZJ. Keeler Johnson

One of the most extreme examples of "dropping in class" occurs when a horse exits a Grade 1 race (the highest class there is) and enters a maiden race (restricted to horses who have never won a race).
When to bet to place (or not)
When to bet to place (or not)

2023-02-07T19:20:39.352ZJ. Keeler Johnson

The place bet can be a tricky wager to properly play. Not because it’s complicated to understand, but because executing a sound strategy that capitalizes on your opinions is easier said than done.
Using Stable Alerts as a handicapping tool
Using Stable Alerts as a handicapping tool

2023-02-03T16:07:01.246ZJ. Keeler Johnson

If you’ve ever missed a bet because you weren’t aware your preferred horse was entered to race, we have good news. Stable Alerts from TwinSpires let you know when it’s time to bet.
The Science of Horse Racing: Foaling the Future
The Science of Horse Racing: Foaling the Future

2023-01-29T13:46:41.535ZJennifer Kelly

Let’s look at the process of foaling and how our favorite racehorses went from safe inside a broodmare’s womb to taking their first steps toward greatness.
The best way to decide and create a place bet
The best way to decide and create a place bet

2023-01-24T18:16:51.202ZJ. Keeler Johnson

When carefully executed, the place bet can play a useful role in a bettor’s arsenal of handicapping strategies.
The best way to decide and create a show bet
The best way to decide and create a show bet

2023-01-18T14:59:19.013ZJ. Keeler Johnson

As strange as it might sound, the horse racing wager that's easiest to hit is one of the trickiest to understand on a technical level.
The best way to decide and create a win bet
The best way to decide and create a win bet

2023-01-10T21:18:27.156ZJ. Keeler Johnson

The win bet is the purest way to wager on a horse race. All you have to do is pick the winning horse. But deciding which horse to bet can quickly grow complicated.
How trainer and sire stats can combine for enticing payoffs
How trainer and sire stats can combine for enticing payoffs

2023-01-03T19:48:33.837ZJ. Keeler Johnson

When betting maiden races filled with unraced horses, win percentage stats come in handy. They consistently steer bettors toward live contenders in races that might otherwise be inscrutable.
The Science of Racing: The Starting Gate
The Science of Racing: The Starting Gate

2023-01-03T19:05:52.903ZJennifer Kelly

It is a sight as familiar to racegoers as the horses themselves: the starting gate. As the minutes to the next race tick by, a tractor pulls this mechanical wonder to the right spot on the racetrack, dirt or turf, and draws the eyes of everyone present.
How trainer stats can point toward future stakes winners
How trainer stats can point toward future stakes winners

2022-12-27T21:27:30.328ZJ. Keeler Johnson

When a horse defies the stats and wins at first asking for a low-percentage debut trainer, you might be looking at a special horse. Maybe even a stakes winner.
What is a jockey weight allowance?
What is a jockey weight allowance?

2022-12-20T22:24:13.046ZJ. Keeler Johnson

In the sport of horse racing, the amount of weight carried by each horse has long been varied to account for differences in age, gender, and ability. Or, in some cases, the experience of their jockey.