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Item: Malathaat, the undefeated winner of the Kentucky Oaks, will not race next month in the Belmont Stakes. So much for the battle of the sexes. Item: Because of his ongoing medication contretemps, Bob Baffert and anyone associated with his stable have been ordered to stay away from New York Racing Association tracks. That means Kentucky Derby…

Knicks Go, seen winning the Grade I Pegasus World Cup in January, is favorite for Saturday's Grade I Whitney at Saratoga. Photo courtesy of Gulfstream Park Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Rich purses drew some top foreign talent for the Saratoga Derby and Oaks on Saturday and Sunday on the upstate New York turf to highlight a big weekend of Thoroughbred…

Essential Quality, shown winning the Grade I Travers, is among the favorites in a Breeders' Cup Classic field announced this week. Photo courtesy of New York Racing Association Oct. 29 (UPI) -- It's a week for looking forward as horse racing around the globe nears its annual champion-making events and youngsters get in final licks to make a case…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with its first event of the new year and it will be a massive fight night event. Sean Strickland will face Nassourdine Imavov after Kelvin Gastelum had to withdraw from the main event. But besides the big fight of the evening, the main card of UFC Fight Night 217 is stacked with massive fights and we have…

A pair of teams with entirely opposite records will face off on the ice as the New Jersey Devils will take on the Anaheim Ducks in Southern California. It is time to check out our NHL odds series where our Devils-Ducks prediction and pick will be made. Coming into this matchup with an extremely effective 26-12-3 record altogether, the Devils have…

Netflix made an ambitious effort to cover the 2022 tennis season, but check out five storylines the cameras missed from Part 1 of the now-streaming docuseries. Professional tennis is underway 11 months out of the year and often takes place across multiple time zones. Comprehensive coverage is nearly impossible, but Netflix made an impressive effort…

Data and tech provider Genius Sports announced Tuesday that it has been granted a Sports Gaming Supplier License in the state of Ohio, by the Casino Control Commission. Legal sports betting will be available in the state beginning on January 1, 2023. With the addition of Ohio, Genius Sports now holds 39 licenses, or equivalent, in North America…

Breeding authority Peter Wharton presents all the harness racing news on breeding from Australia, New Zealand and North America every week brought to you by Garrard's Horse & Hound. Cups double to Major Meister Major Meister, a son of the American sire Art Major, has been the star of the Country Cups racing in Victoria. He won the $100000…

This is "last call" weekend for Breeders' Cup hopefuls with more than a dozen "Win and You're In" races spread across three U.S. tracks. It's also Arc weekend in Paris and Winx seeks her 28th straight win in Australia. There's even more, with important 2-year-old races in Canada and the Group 1 Sun Chariot in England. Twenty-eight straight wins? It…

Welcome to NHL99, The Athletic's countdown of the best 100 players in modern NHL history. We're ranking 100 players but calling it 99 because we all know who's No. 1 - it's the 99 spots behind No. 99 we have to figure out. Every Monday through Saturday until February we'll unveil new members of the list. Martin St. Louis' decorated playing career…

We aren't far away from legalized sports betting launching in the state of Massachusetts. Right now, the plan is for to launch in three casinos at the end of January. Then, in March, the plan is for mobile sports betting to launch, just ahead of the NCAA March Madness Tournament although that date is still tentative. One of the that is set to…

Fulham has won three straight Premier League matches climbing to 7th in the standings with Chelsea sitting 10th at 7-4-6. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman breaks down the this Fulham vs Chelsea match taking place at Craven Cottage in London. First time at WagerTalk? Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code…

As Keeneland prepares to host the 2022 Breeders' Cup in two weeks, the Lexington, Ky., track continues its October meet Saturday with a graded stakes for filly sprinters. Smash Ticket (5-2) is morning-line favorite for the Grade 2, $350000 Raven Run Stakes. Post time from Keeneland is 5:16 p.m., with FanDuel TV to broadcast the seven-furlong sprint…

BetMGM is one of the top sports betting brands in the business and Massachusetts sports bettors should be pumped for the online sportsbook's arrival in their state once legal sports betting commences sometime in early 2023. Though there's yet to be an official announcement about the exact date legal Massachusetts sports betting will launch, it's…

By The Capital Sports Report Staff Horse racing had existed for a while, seemingly popular even in medieval times when numerous racers competed in hippodromes and achieved fame and fortune. Initially, it served only as a means of amusement, but as the years passed, different occasions have added to its growth. These horse racing competitions have…

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We provide Free Horse Racing Picks every day for most tracks across North America. This picks section of this page is updated throughout the day when our team insert their picks on to the website. Our editor updates the strike rate numbers early in the morning (Eastern Time) daily. Find all our latest Picks listed below along with some Frequently…

When a horse is purchased for $1.1 million, expectations are high. Baffert trains Shaaz, who has won two of four career starts but finished third going a mile against Grade 3 rivals last time out. His victory at Santa Anita in April was impressive. Cutting back to one turn may help Shaaz. That said, he is facing some veteran horses who know a thing…

MILTON, ON - January 10, 2023 - Woodbine Entertainment today announced the 2022 Standardbred harness racing season at Woodbine Mohawk Park generated a record all-sources handle of $444171816.92. The 2022 all-sources handle smashes the previous record of $364 million in 2019 and is part of over $1 billion wagered on Woodbine Thoroughbred and…

Pennsylvania is now set to become the fourth online sports betting market in which bet365 operates, with Massachusetts soon to follow and possibly Virginia in the months ahead. Global gaming giant bet365 has partnered with Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to gain market access to Pennsylvania's major legal sports betting and iGaming market. The…

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In one EFL Cup quarterfinal we'll have Newcastle battling it out against Leicester City with the winner moving forward in the tournament. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman breaks down the this Newcastle vs Leicester City match taking place in St. James Park in Newcastle. First time at WagerTalk? Get your first daily picks package for ONLY…

If you're looking for the latest 2023 specials, including odds on the next NBA media rights cost then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: It has already been a busy 12 months when it comes to sports broadcasting deals, with Amazon paying over $1 billion per year to exclusively stream Thursday Night Football in the NFL. However, that has led…

With the Winter Classic wrapped up and the Edmonton Oilers set to host the Calgary Flames for a new rendition of the Heritage Classic this October, it's time for the NHL to find a new formula for their outdoor games. The Heritage and then the Winter Classic were incredible spectacles and productions when they first arrived on the scene. José…

Two weeks after a Grade 1 win at Saratoga, trainer Christophe Clement is putting the star of his barn back in the starting gates. Gufo (7-5) is morning-line favorite Saturday for the Grade 2, $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes. Post time from Kentucky Downs is 5:45 p.m., with the race broadcast on both CNBC and FanDuel TV, the network formerly…

Ahmed Zayat, whose Zayat Stables entered three horses in the Kentucky Derby, was all smiles this week at Churchill Downs and after the post positiion draw on Wednesday night. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire) By Tom Pedulla, America's Best Racing LOUISVILLE - Owner Ahmed Zayat described himself as "ecstatic" after American Pharoah drew post position 18…

Cheval Grand, shown winning the 2017 Japan Cup, returns seeking a repeat victory in Sunday's renewal. Photo courtesy of Japan Racing Association Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Weekend horse racing action stretches from Tokyo to Bahrain with a stop in England and a quick look at Hong Kong's preparations for its big weekend two weeks down the calendar. The Grade 1…

Hong Kong racing is back Saturday. night, running at 11:30 p.m. EST in North America. Free PPs are available at Horse Racing Nation. Hong Kong Jockey Club website.

The trail toward the first Saturday in May reaches its next step on the first Saturday in January. Arctic Arrogance is the 8-5 morning-line favorite for the $150000 Jerome Stakes. Post time from Aqueduct is 3:16 p.m., with FS2 showing the one-mile event for 3-year-olds. The Jerome awards its top five finishers Kentucky Derby qualifying points on a…

Horse racing gamblers are you looking for 2023 Jerome Stakes Free Pick & Handicapping Odds…plus some predictions? Need some advice on who to take? The 2023 Jerome Stakes is set for January 7 at Aqueduct Race Track in Queens, New York. Here's a preview of our top contenders. Race: Jerome Stakes Purse: $150000 Track: Aqueduct Race Track Date: January…

This article was written by Kirsten Staple, who is part of the Professional Hockey Writers Association x To Hockey With Love Mentorship Program. This program pairs aspiring writers with established members of the association across North America to create opportunities for marginalized people that do not traditionally get published on larger…

Almost 150 years of racing are covered in this week's look at Australia's best thoroughbreds, with horses on the list racing between 1866 and 2004. Who is included? Read on to find out who Justin Cinque, Andrew Hawkins and sheek have rated from 31 to 35. 35. Justin Cinque - The Barb (b. 1863) 22/16/2/1 (73%) The Barb is one of the first champions…

The Los AngelesChargers look to keep their momentum going into the playoffs when theyvisit the Denver Broncos in Week 18. Read on for our Chargers-Broncos pick based on the top odds. The Chargers (10-6) are one of seven teams in the league with anactive four-game winning streak. That run is the longestin two seasons under head coach Brandon Staley…

Things are tight at the top of the Serie A table entering Match Day 17 with just six points separating second place from sixth place. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman breaks down the matchup between two of those top-six teams, AC Milan vs Roma, which takes place on Sunday afternoon. Have you downloaded the new WagerTalk TV app? If not,…

Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone has been one of Europe's best teams over the last decade, but beating Barcelona has always been his toughest task. WagerTalk soccer handicapper Nick Borrman shares his thoughts on Sunday's clash at the Camp Nou between two of Spain's best. Have you downloaded the new WagerTalk TV app? If not, what are you waiting…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Thousands of spectators are gathered in the infield at Churchill Downs, many not wearing face masks required amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds stood in lines that were not spaced out to use ATMs or buy food. Unlike some Derby tickets this year…

Two Western Conference squads who are quite familiar with one another go head-to-head on the ice as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. It is about that time to take a look at our NHL odds series where our Avalanche-Canucks prediction and pick will be made. The road to defending their title of Stanley Cup…

In the United States there were stables such as Calumet Farm that dominated horse racing for decades. In Canada, the gold standard begins and ends with Sam-Son Farm. Founded in 1972 by Ernie Samuel, Sam-Son has left an imprint on racing and breeding in Canada that has been second to none. It all started when trainer Art Warner claimed Takaring…

THE WORLD CUP heads for North America in 2026 and a competition with a bit more'normality' about it. And the outright betting suggests that normal service will continue, with the world's top nations all among the favourites to win it. Perhaps unsurprisingly - given how well their young squad fared - France lead the way as favourites with…

Titleholder wins Sunday's Takarazuka Kinen, now targeting the Arc d'Triomphe. Photo courtesy of Japan Racing Association June 27 (UPI) -- Tawny Port's victory in Saturday's Ohio Derby serves notice the scramble among U.S. 3-year-olds is far from over while Westover's dominance of the Irish Derby indicates he's not out of the frame, either, despite…

Ohio sports betting launched on Jan. 1, 2023, and the Buckeye State found itself on top of the U.S. sports betting market. Nobody foresaw just how successful the Ohio sports betting launch would be for the New Year's holiday weekend, as GeoComply, a geolocation and fraud specialist company, reported Ohio saw 11.3 million geolocation transactions…

On Tuesday, Super Group officially announced its acquisition of DGC, which will help magnify Betway's expansion into the competitive U.S. legal sports betting market. Super Group, the UK-based owner of Betway and Spin, has officially completed its takeover of Digital Gaming Corporation, giving it a major foothold in the U.S. legal sports…

In their biggest game of the year, the Ohio State Buckeyes head into hostile territory tonight to face the Georgia Bulldogs in this year's Peach Bowl live from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With Ohio online sports betting launching at 12:01am EST, betting on the Buckeyes in this year's Peach Bowl won't be possible unfortunately. That said,…

It's been a long 2022 for the Flyers and their fans. The team has suffered through a lot of losses, been stricken by injuries to key players, dealt with a coaching change, and said goodbye to one of the franchise's greatest-ever players in Claude Giroux. How bad has it been? The Flyers have accumulated a putrid 24-51-12 record and earned just 60 of…

There is an old saying that if something looks too good to be true it probably is. So what of Arazi, hailed as the wonder of the age after a spectacular victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile but regarded as a flop as a three-year-old? Arazi's demonstrable superiority over the best two-year olds in North America - following a string of victories in…

Horse racing gamblers are you looking for 2022 Harlan's Holiday Stakes Free Pick & Handicapping Odds…plus some predictions? Need some advice on who to take? The 2022 Harlan's Holiday Stakes is set for December 31 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Here's a preview of our top contenders. Race: Harlan's Holiday Stakes Purse:…

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Maximum Security, the colt disqualified from victory in the Kentucky Derby, returns to the winner's circle Saturday at Belmont Park. Photo courtesy of New York Racing Association Oct. 28 (UPI) -- It was a very good weekend of horse racing for Japan as Lys Gracieux landed the Group 1 Cox Plate in Australia and Almond Eye returned to her dominant…