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 […]

This is the first year that I placed a future wager on the Kentucky Derby using my TVG/FanDuel account. I have the following win wagers: Pool #4 – $2 Win on Fierceness ($34) Pool #5 – $2 Win on Dornoch ($28) Pool #6 – $2 Win on Catching Freedom ($18) To find out what the […]

The 2024 Kentucky Derby prep racing season is in full swing. So far, I’ve had minor success trying to build up my wagering bankroll. Last week I cashed a win bet and a trifecta in the Risen Star Stakes. Again, this year I have been focusing on pick 4’s. So far, I have won 2 […]

The 2023 Breeders Cup races were held at Santa Anita this past weekend. I managed to place a few win bets with my limited budget. The results for Friday’s grade 1 races are listed below: Race 5: #4 Big Evs (IRE, Tom Marquand) Race 6: #12 Just FYI (Junior Alvarado) Race 7: #12 Hard to […]

On Wednesday I ran one of my test picks on 8 races at Canterbury Park. I was contemplating going to the track but decided against it because 4 of the 8 races were for maidens. I collected picks from 6 of my favorite sources and then wrote down my own selections. In the first 4 […]