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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute betting or veterinary advice. Always bet responsibly and consult professionals for specific guidance. Pace makes the race—every time. In my 25+ years of owning and working with racehorses in Louisiana, I’ve seen favorites lose because they ran too fast too early, and longshots …
In horse racing distances, measurements are expressed in furlongs—eight furlongs equal one mile. Races are typically categorized as sprints (≤ 7 furlongs) or routes (≥ 1 mile), with distance influencing strategy, breeding, and track performance. Why Understanding Horse Racing Distances Changed Everything for Me I’ll never forget my first major distance mistake. In 2002, I …
Disclaimer: Gambling involves financial risk. Please bet responsibly and never wager more than you can afford to lose. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Today, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of horse racing. As someone with over two decades of experience, I’ve witnessed technology transform everything from …
Horse racing fatality rates in 2025 show real progress under HISA. The national average sits at 1.06 deaths per 1,000 starts in the first half of the year—slightly higher than 2024’s record low of 0.90, but still a 55% improvement from 2009’s baseline of 2.00. On HISA-regulated tracks, the fatality rate is just 0.90, while …
How long do racehorses race? Thoroughbreds typically compete for 3-4 years with 20-30 starts, peaking at 4.5 years old, but careers vary dramatically based on breed, soundness, and economic factors. As a racehorse owner with over 25 years of experience in Louisiana, I’ve witnessed this complete career arc firsthand with horses like my Astrology colt, …
When do Thoroughbred horses start racing? Most make their debut at two or three years old — but why so young? The answer lies in a mix of tradition, physiology, and economics, all shaped by the January 1 birthday rule that defines racing age. As a racehorse owner with over 25 years of experience in …
With 25 years as a racehorse owner, I’ve cheered from the Churchill Downs rail and cashed big exotic tickets at the Kentucky Derby. Exotic bets—predicting multiple horses’ finishing positions—offer thrilling payouts that dwarf straight win bets. According to Google Trends, searches for “how to bet Trifecta” and “Superfecta strategy” surged 35% in 2025, as bettors …
After 25 years as a racehorse owner, I’ve stood at the rail with betting slip in hand, torn between contenders at races like the 2024 Santa Anita Handicap. Picking one horse often led to heartbreak when another won. Then I discovered Dutch betting, also known as Dutching—a strategy that spreads your stake across multiple horses …
I’ll never forget the day Mickey’s Mularkey went off at 15-1 odds at New Orleans Fairgrounds. Everyone saw an inconsistent four-year-old who hadn’t won in eight months. What they missed was the paddock body language, the new trainer’s quiet confidence, and the subtle form improvements buried in his past performances. When Mickey crossed the wire …