#Charge It

Michael "The Wizard'' Kipness has been a professional horse racing handicapper since 1986. The Las Vegas resident analyzes the 20-horse field for Saturday's 148th Kentucky Derby, designating each horse as a contender or a pretender. Visit Wizardraceandsports.com for his full card selections and wagering strategies for Oaks Day (13 races) and Derby…

The biggest underdog at the 2022 Kentucky Derby, Rich Strike, stunned the racing world on Saturday to win the 147th edition of the legendary race. Heading into the week, Rick Strike was not even in this year's race. The horse was a first alternate and was added to the Kentucky Derby on Friday after Ethereal Road was forced to drop out. That one…

The bourbon and mint juleps will be flowing at Churchill Downs for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, which hopes to race past last year's controversy The 2021 winner, Medina Spirt, was disqualified after testing positive for a banned substance. Bob Baffert, the horse's Hall of Fame trainer and a six-time Derby winner, was banned by Churchill…

The Kentucky Derby, the first and perhaps most important leg of the Triple Crown, is just two days away and horse racing fans will finally get to see what the race looks like without a Bob Baffert-trained colt on the track. Zandon, this year's betting favorite to win in the field of 20 thoroughbreds at 3-1, enters the 148th Run for the Roses having…

The principal action for Kentucky Derby 148 occurred more than 2000 miles west of Churchill Downs Thursday morning as Santa Anita Derby (GI) winner Taiba worked six furlongs in 1:12.80. "It was very straight forward," trainer Tim Yakteen said. "He worked three-quarters from the five-eighth pole. It was a typical Taiba work and we accomplished what…

Get the best Kentucky Derby plays from the horse racing experts at TwinSpires, including exacta, trifecta and superfecta picks. The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will feature a fierce field of 20 horses set to race 1 1/4 miles on Churchill Downs' historic race track on Saturday, May 7. One undefeated runner, a Japanese-bred starter, and a…

According to Churchill Downs' Mike Battaglia's opening odds, thoroughbred contender Cyberknife is a 20-1 shot for Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Even if he doesn't win, his owner deserves a bouquet of roses or at least a glass of champagne. You see, Al Gold had more important things on his mind when he named his Chestnut colt. The prostate cancer he…

Two people were questioned but released without charge after a fight broke out after racing had finished at Newmarket. Police and stewards had to intervene in the brawl between two groups in the betting ring at the track in 10 minutes of tension which saw fists flying. Amy Starkey, regional director (east) for Newmarket's owners Jockey Club…

Ivan Toney has been charged with a further 30 alleged breaches of FA betting rules. On Tuesday evening, an FA spokeperson said: "Ivan Toney has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA's Betting Rules. "In addition to the previous charge, it is alleged that the Brentford FC forward breached FA Rule E8 a further 30…

Derby day has arrived, as sports bettors worldwide are looking to cash in on "the most exciting two minutes in sports" with the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby. Starting positions have been set, and a post time of 6:57 p.m. ET means that the first leg of the Triple Crown will likely conclude before the clock strikes 7. The 2022 Kentucky Derby…

Of the 270 horses in Las Vegas' most recent Kentucky Derby futures, only four sires have seven or more hopefuls. Here is a look at the four and their potential runners for the roses. Into Mischief - 15 Retired in 2008 with a 6: 3-3-0 record, his biggest win came in the Hollywood Futurity (G1) at Hollywood Park. He is the sire of 2020 Kentucky Derby…

There will be 20 horses lined up in the posts at Churchill Downs for Saturday's Kentucky Derby. And 1.25 miles later, one will be crowned the 2022 champion and go on to leave Louisville with the opportunity to try to capture the illustrious Triple Crown. This year's Derby field is fairly wide-open, as there's no clear-cut favorite. So The Most…

The Pegasus World Cup was created in 2017 and is held annually in January at Gulfstream Park. It is a Grade I event run on dirt at a distance of one mile and one furlong and is available to horses four years old and up. The Pegasus World Cup was created in 2017 and is held annually in January at Gulfstream Park. It is a Grade I event run on dirt at…

Bettors and horse racing fans will descend upon Churchill Downs in Louisville for the 2022 Kentucky Derby on Saturday. The kickoff to the yearly Triple Crown features its usual large field. In total, 20 horses are set to run for the roses and a place in history. This year's American Classic race has a few favorites. Taiba has made a late run to…

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown and it will take place Saturday evening at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The year's derby will be one of the more interesting ones in recent memory since legendary trainer Bob Baffert will not be allowed at the track as he's serving a 90-day suspension. The ban was given to him by…

By Andy Serling FOX Sports Horse Racing Analyst With the Triple Crown races in the rearview mirror, bettors are gearing up for the second half of the season which officially kicked off last weekend. Belmont Stakes winner Mo Donegal is out for the rest of the year with minor issues, but trainer Todd Pletcher still has an ace up his sleeve. Pletcher…

It's finally the first Saturday in May, meaning the 2022 Kentucky Derby is only a few short hours from starting. The "most exciting two minutes in sports" should once again live up to its reputation due to an intriguing field jam-packed with talented contenders. It's also the first Kentucky Derby in three years that will have a packed house of over…

The horses are nearing the starting gate for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. Mo Donegal will be first to load into the starting gate in post No. 1, and he'll be first to cross the finish line in the 2022 Kentucky Derby. You can bet on it. The opening pari-mutuel odds on Mo Donegal to win the Derby are 10/1. We're sticking to our plan to…

By Andy Serling FOX Sports Horse Racing Analyst Every year, people shift their attention to Louisville on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. Whether you are a horse racing expert or betting for fun, there is plenty of action to go around in the first leg of the Triple Crown. In my role as a public handicapper, I make thousands of…

Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun works out at Churchill Downs in preparation for Saturday's Stephen Foster Stakes. Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs July 1 (UPI) -- The Fourth of July weekend kicks off the second half of the horse racing year with a bang as Mandaloun, Life Is Good, Ce Ce and other notables return from layoffs. Adding to the…

A field of 11 three-year-olds will try to take the final step towards the Kentucky Derby when they leave the starting gate in the 2022 Florida Derby on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Since the inaugural Florida Derby in 1952, 24 horses have won both the Florida Derby and Kentucky Derby, including Spectacular Bid in 1979. The Florida Derby 2022 has…

The Kentucky Derby -- the greatest two minutes in sports -- is back in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 7. The Kentucky Derby is an event defined by pomp and fanfare, complete with big hats, mint juleps and major bets. Having attended last year's Derby, I can attest to the tradition and enthusiasm on Saturday of the race - from the infield to the box…

Hey, Maryland … welcome to the party. Welcome to the ever-growing party that state after state continues to join since PASPA was overturned in New Jersey back in 2018. We're, of course, talking about the rapidly-expanding online sports betting party. Maryland online sports betting launched on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, which means those located…

Take a look at Steve Asmussen's resume and it's pretty impressive. He's trained four Horse of the Year winners, was inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame in 2016 and was voted an Eclipse Award as the nation's top trainer in 2008 and'09. He's North America's all-time leading trainer in victories. One glaring omission? He's never won the Kentucky…

In many ways the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday represents a return to normal. A capacity crowd is expected at Churchill Downs after two years of COVID-19 disruptions and Nevadans are again able to access a full wagering menu on races from the Louisville track after resolution of a contract dispute. But the party-as-usual…

The "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" is only one day away. The prestigious race will feature three horses with single-digit odds and 17 other contenders at potentially double-digit odds in a wide-open betting affair. Zandon for trainer Chad Brown was installed as the morning-line favorite (3-1), just slightly ahead of Steve Asmussen's attempt at a…

The Miami Heat host the Boston Celtics for Game 2 of the NBA season! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Heat prediction and pick. The Celtics finished off the Philadelphia 76ers 126-177 on Opening Night. The Celtics dominated the second half of the game and rode it all the way to a nine-point win. Boston proved that they are…

The Run for the Roses is set for Saturday, with a full day of horse racing for bettors to enjoy. Get our best bets throughout the day's card as we break down our favorite Kentucky Derby spot plays. Derby Day at Churchill Downs will be celebrated with a sensational 14-race card, and the 148th Run for the Roses is the headliner! We'll give out our…

Barely more than one month remains until the Kentucky Derby (G1) on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Oaks (G1), held one day prior, is also rapidly approaching. News and notes are coming fast and furious, so let's dive in and see what's happening. A trio of Kentucky Derby qualifiers worth 100-40-20-10 points to the top four finishers took…

The Kentucky Derby -- the greatest two minutes in sports -- is back in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 7. The Kentucky Derby is an event defined by pomp and fanfare, complete with big hats, mint juleps and major bets. Having attended last year's Derby, I can attest to the tradition and enthusiasm on Saturday of the race - from the infield to the box…

Race 14: 1 1/8th (Dirt), Curlin Florida Derby (G1), Purse $1 million, 3 (Saturday) Named for that celebrated Steve Asmussen runner, the Curlin Florida Derby is a Grade 1 staple on the Kentucky Derby Trail, offering "Points" of 100-40-20-10 in that order to the top 4 finishers. The race continues to be dominated by trainer Todd Pletcher, who has won…

10TH RACE: 1-3-8-7-6 11TH RACE: 8-3-1-6-7 (BEST BET) 12TH RACE KENTUCKY DERBY 1. (3) Epicenter, 2. (16) Cyberknife, 3. (12) Taiba, 4. (10) Zandon. LONG SHOT: (8) Charge It. Gotta be honest, this year, I don't have a strong opinion. This crop seems pretty even. That being said I think the best 3-year-old I've seen is EPICENTER (7-2). Thank goodness…

My Old Kentucky Home felt a lot like New York, New York on Saturday - before an upset of monumental scope rewrote the tune at the 148th Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike, a 80-1 long-shot who wasn't even scheduled to run at Churchill Downs until Friday, captured the Derby crown in shocking fashion, just ahead of Epicenter, Zandon, Simplification and Mo…

Ready for the Run for the Roses? The 148th Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday in Louisville, Ky., and the anticipation is champing at the bit. The premier event in horse racing comes with high payouts for the winner, huge fan interest - and perhaps most important, famously flamboyant outfits and hats from its attendees. Here's everything to…

For Nest (Curlin), the easy route to the Breeders' Cup includes a stop in the GI Alabama Aug 20. It's a prestigious race, has a $600000 purse and Nest would be an odds-on favorite against many of the same horses she thrashed Saturday in the GI Coaching Club American Oaks. But what fun is that? Owners Mike Repole, Michael House and Eclipse…

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Damon's Mound, who logged his first career win five weeks ago at Churchill Downs, stepped up the racing ladder to Grade II company and pulled off a handy win in Saturday's co-feature, the $200000 Saratoga Special. The race was a rare visit to Saratoga for jockey Gabriel Saez and the first for the colt's trainer, Michelle Lovell.…

The bracing uncertainties of there being no runaway favorite for this afternoon's $3-million 2022 Kentucky Derby illuminate the robustness of the three-year-old Class of'22, as well as that of equine America, and that gives faithful Derby players many ways to cut the complex pie of their exotics. But there's still a blistering race to be run to…

OZONE PARK, N.Y.- Maitha Salem Mohammed Belobaida Alsuwaidi's Group 3-winning sprinter Meraas could be speed of speed in Saturday's Grade 3, $200000 Bold Ruler, a six-furlong sprint for 3-year-olds and upward, at the Belmont at the Big A fall meet. The Bold Ruler co-headlines a stacked card that includes the Grade 2, $300000 Kelso, a one-turn mile…

The Kentucky Derby offers numerous ways to pick a winning horse. And of course, that's half the fun of celebrating Derby Day with mint juleps, over-the-top hats and a few bets placed with friends. The Athletic's writers make their best bets for Saturday's run of the roses at Churchill Downs. One thing to keep an eye on will be the weather as rain…

I spent the last few seconds of the 2022 Kentucky Derby in shock as 80-1 longshot Rich Strike ran down favored Epicenter at the wire. Rich Strike practically bounced around after the race, biting at his lead pony and looking like he could do the whole thing all over again. Meanwhile I was almost scratching my head in disbelief. Weird things happen…

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL-With no heavy favorite, the GI Curlin Florida Derby looked like it would likely go one of four ways on paper. The three winners of the four Florida-based GI Kentucky Derby preps- Simplification (Not This Time), White Abarrio (Race Day) and Classic Causeway (Giant's Causeway)-were 2-1, 5-2 and 7-2, respectively, and' TDN Rising…

The 2022 Kentucky Derby is around the corner, and with it the beginning of the Triple Crown. It will be an attempt to return to normality, not just from the Covid pandemic, but controversy after Medina Spirit, the winner of the 2021 Derby, was disqualified due a positive test for betamethasone. The fallout from the test led to the suspension of…

John Gambadoro, the sports radio talk show host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, says the Suns are still unwilling to pay any center $30 million per year. "For a year now we've kind of assumed that the best scenario for the Suns was that somebody else would max out DeAndre, the Suns would just match the offer," explains Gambadoro. According to…

The Race to the KY Derby Is On: A Look at the Various Roadtrips (Secret Oath / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Churchill Downs Media Team: Kentucky Derby fans across the world will be eyeing Hot Springs, Ark. on Saturday as outstanding 3-year-old filly Secret Oath, trained by 86-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, will take on the boys…

The Bruins have another ranked opponent coming to Pasadena, and their status on the national stage is once again at stake. No. 18 UCLA football (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12) will play No. 11 Utah (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12) at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. The Bruins have won eight games in a row dating back to the end of last season, while the Utes have won 11 of their…

With five games taking place in the Premier League on Saturday, here we run down our expert writer's best predictions for each fixture. An emphatic defeat of rivals Nottingham Forest suggests that there is more to come from Leicester, but the opposite seems true of Bournemouth. The Cherries have been lauded for their results under Gary O'Neil, but…

Seth Rollins was integral in Daniel Cormier's upcoming WWE appearance. It was recently announced that former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Cormier would be the special guest referee for Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle's Fight Pit Match, which takes place WWE's next premium live event, Extreme Rules on 10/8. When speaking…

Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports NHL regular season gets underway on Friday evening, as the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks clash The two sides clash twice over the opening weekend in the Czech Republic The start of the NHL regular season finally arrives on Friday, as the O2 Arena in the Czech Republic hosts the Nashville Predators against…

Quickquestion. What was Rich Strike's most impressive race? Not-so-quickpause. Take away the trappings of the Kentucky Derby, of the 80-1 odds thatmade Rich Strike the second longest shot in the race's pari-mutuel history towin it. "That'sa good question," trainer Eric Reed said this week at Churchill Downs, where hehas been preparing his growing…