Betting

Curlin Could Make History this Weekend

This weekend is gearing up to be a massive weekend for horse racing, as Santa Anita opens its doors to racing on its new surface and Belmont Park readies itself for the 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin. On Wednesday, 24 September 2008, Santa Anita Park confirmed their upcoming racing extravaganza, which they hope, if all the racing goes well over the weekend and rave reviews are given in regard to the surface, could lure the mighty Curlin to compete in the upcoming Breeder’s Cup Classic. But for now Curlin has his sights set on the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup.

Commentator Going After the Massachusetts Handicap

Commentator has had an amazing horse racing career. At a time when most racehorses have either already retired or are heading that way, Commentator is still delivering magnificent performances and out smarting, out classing and out running many of his younger counterparts. As a horse racing athlete, Commentator has achieved more than most, and is now setting his sights on the Massachusetts Handicap that is taking place of 20 September 2008. With a field of six contenders to challenge his superiority, Commentator is the race favorite for the event.

Brilliant Post Draw for Lonestar Legend

The Little Brown Jug is an annual harness racing event that takes place in Ohio and has been a part of the racing schedule since 1937. This year, the Little Brown Jug is taking place between the 14th and 18th of September 2008. Amongst the hundred and forty-four horses that were eligible to participate, names such as Somebeachsomewhere, Shadow Play, Badlands Nitro, Share the Delight, Mystery Chase, Major General, Dali, Tiz a Masterpiece and Lonestar Legend made the grade. While experience and ability gets horses through their racing events, post position draws play a major role in strategy. It is therefore no surprise that post position one was seen as a stroke of luck for Lonestar Legend.

Zarkava - The Magnificent Filly

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe was inaugurated in 1920. Longchamp Racecourse, located in Paris, has been hosting horse racing events since 1857 and is therefore the fitting venue for such a historical and prestigious race. It is one of the most celebrated international racing events and is run over a distance of 2 400 meters. Here, the best three year old colts and fillies battle for supremacy and victory. On Sunday, 14 September 2008, a filly claimed victory in the Qatar Prix Vermeille, catapulting her to race favorite for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

Tom Cango in Racing Limelight

Tom Cango, half brother to the undefeated 2002 two-year-old colt trotter of the year Broadway Hall, is fast making a name for himself in his own right. So far Tom Cango is unbeaten in four lifetime starts and he looks set to enjoy a brilliant career.