When I’m watching the horse races on Fanduel TV, I find myself tempted to place a wager on one of the races that wasn’t on my radar. This usually doesn’t end well. The commentators make a case for their favorite but also try to find something positive to say about every horse in the race. […]

On December 20th, 2026, I hit another pick 4 wager at Gulfstream Park. This was the second week in a row. Although the payout was less than the previous week, it still had a chance of being an even bigger payout. The first leg was won by a very low odds favorite. But I had […]

After a rough beginning to my 2025 horse betting season, I took a break from the sport in early July. I didn’t start again until late October. During that 4-month period I still made my weekly pick 4 selections but didn’t wager any money. I made a few adjustments to the data I was using […]

For this year’s Kentucky Derby I had high hopes of picking the winner for the second year in a row. I was getting a daily workout report from Equibase, so I decided to track the time figures for the contenders. I also wrote down the speed figures for the last three races, how they finished, […]

The writing is on the wall for the TVG Horse Racing app. An email was sent out on 2/26/25 stating that they are moving Money Back Special wagers to Fanduel Racing. The email also encourages TVG users to create an account on Fanduel. I followed the “Join Now” link and clicked on “Already Have A […]

In 2024 I have made over 80 virtual pick 4 wagers. A virtual wager is when you handicap a horse race and mark down your picks, but don’t bet any money. The idea is to try and hone your handicapping skills without risking your hard-earned cash. Some people will probably think that this is a […]

I decided to post my horse wagering results early this year. I know it is the start of Kentucky Derby prep racing season, but I am done placing bets for the year. Last week I had a couple things that didn’t go my way. First there was a scratch of one of my horses in […]

NYRA (New York Racing Association) has been having contract disputes with almost everyone these days. They cut off pari-mutuel wagering and live video to Twinspires (Churchill Downs), but shortly after reached an agreement. FanDuel’s contract with NYRA ended on 1 July, with NYRA opting to axe its content from the brand’s platforms on July 4th. […]

Eight days into Canterbury Park’s 2024 season, I finally made it to the track to see some live horse races. The property has changed a lot with so many new construction projects around the track. I bought my tickets online the day of the race for $10 each (instead of $8 when you buy in […]

The 2024 Kentucky Derby was a thriller. 3 horses had their noses at the finish line. Of course, none of them were my future wager bets. Here are the top 4 finishers: (3) Mystic Dan, (2) Sierra Leone, (11) Forever Young, (4) Catching Freedom. Mystic Dan was ridden by Brian Hernandez and trained by Ken […]