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FORT ERIE
ay, September 20, 2016
Fort Erie
Precip: 17% High: 77°F | Low: 56°FRace 1
Post: 1:50 PM ETDirt1 Mile 70 Yards | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $9,000 | Purse: $14,160WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 1-2-3), Daily DoubleRace 2
Post: 2:20 PM ETDirt6 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $4,750 | Purse: $10,680WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Superfecta, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) 20 Cent Pick 4 (Races 2-3-4-5)Race 3
Post: 2:48 PM ETTurf1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 CLAIMING: $7,000 | Purse: $13,920WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)Race 4
Post: 3:16 PM ETDirt4 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 2 Year OldsMAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $16,320WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Superfecta, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 4-5-6) 20 Cent Pick 5 (Races 4-5-6-7-8)Race 5
Post: 3:44 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 STARTER ALLOWANCE | Purse: $16,320WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Superfecta, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) 20 Cent Pick 4 (Races 5-6-7-8)Race 6
Post: 4:12 PM ETTurf5 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 CLAIMING: $9,000 | Purse: $14,640WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Superfecta, 20 Cent Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)Race 7
Post: 4:40 PM ETDirt1 1/2 Miles | Open | 3 STARTER ALLOWANCE | Purse: $16,320WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent Superfecta, Late Daily DoubleRace 8
Post: 5:08 PM ETTurf1 1/16 Miles | Open | 3 MAIDEN CLAIMING: $4,750 | Purse: $10,440WPS, Exactor, Triactor, 20 Cent High 5 (Pentafacta)Posted on September 20th, 2016
FINGER LAKES
September 20, 2016
Finger Lakes
Precip: 3% High: 84°F | Low: 57°FRace 1
Post: 1:10 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 1-2)Race 2
Post: 1:37 PM ETDirt1 Mile 70 Yards | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 2-3-4-5)Race 3
Post: 2:04 PM ETDirt1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 3 MAIDEN CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * PICK 3 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 3-4-5)Race 4
Post: 2:31 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 3 CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 4-5)Race 5
Post: 2:58 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 5-6) * PICK 5 WITH CARRYOVER (50 Cent Minimum Races 5-6-7-8-9)Race 6
Post: 3:25 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $7,500 | Purse: $12,100EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 6-7-8-9)Race 7
Post: 3:52 PM ETDirt5 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 CLAIMING: $5,000 | Purse: $9,000EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * PICK 3 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 7-8-9)Race 8
Post: 4:19 PM ETDirt1 Mile 70 Yards | State Bred | Open | 3 ALLOWANCE | Purse: $19,500EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 8-9)Race 9
Post: 4:46 PM ETDirt6 Furlongs | Open | 3 ALLOWANCE | Purse: $16,900EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA (10 Cent Minimum)Posted on September 20th, 2016
AMERICA'S TOP THOROUGHBREDS as of Sept. 19
AMERICA'S TOP THOROUGHBREDS as of Sept. 19
Owner: California Chrome LLC
Trainer: Art Sherman
Jockey: Victor Espinoza
2016 stats: 5 starts, 5 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
Previous Race: 1st, Pacific Classic, Del Mar, Aug. 20
Next Race: Awesome Again Stakes, Santa Anita Park, Oct. 1
Owner: Robert Masterson
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
2016 stats: 6 starts, 6 wins, 0 seconds, 0 thirds
Previous Race: 1st, Ricoh Woodbine Mile,Woodbine, Sept. 17
Next Race: First Lady Stakes or Shadwell Turf Mile,Keeneland, Oct. 8
Owner: Juddmonte Farm
Jockey: Javier Castellano
2016 stats: 3 starts, 3 wins, 0 seconds, 0 third
Previous Race: 1st, Sword Dancer, Saratoga, Aug. 27
Next Race: Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, Belmont Park, Oct. 1
Owner: Fox Hill Farm
Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
Jockey: Mike Smith
2016 stats: 5 starts, 5 wins, 0 seconds, 0 third
Previous Race: 1st, Alabama Stakes, Saratoga, July 24
Next Race: Cotillion Stakes, Parx Racing, Sept. 24
Owner: Godolphin
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
Jockey: Joel Rosario
2016 stats: 5 starts, 3 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
Previous Race: 3rd, Woodward Stakes Saratoga, Sept. 3
Next Race: Breeders' Cup Mile or Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, Nov. 5
Owner: Juddmonte Farms
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Mike Smith
2016 stats: 5 starts, 4 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
Previous Race: 1st, Travers Stakes, Saratoga, Aug. 27
Next Race: Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Anita Park, Nov. 5
Owner: Spendthrift Farm
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Jockey: Gary Stevens
2016 stats: 4 starts, 2 wins, 2 seconds, 0 third
Previous Race: 2nd, Pacific Classic, Del Mar, Aug. 20
Next Race: Zenyatta Stakes, Santa Anita Park, Oct. 1
Owner: Tarabilla Farm
Trainer: David Hofmans
Jockey: Joe Talamo
2016 stats: 4 starts, 3 wins, 1 second, 0 third
Previous Race: Gold Cup at Santa Anita, Santa Anita Park, June 25
Future Race: TBD
Owner: Stonestreet Stables
Trainer: Kiaran McLaughlin
Jockey: Javier Castellano
2016 stats: 4 starts, 3 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds
Previous Race: 1st, Personal Ensign Stakes,Saratoga, Aug. 27
Next Race: TBD, possibly Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff, Nov. 4
Owner: Reddam Racing
Trainer: Doug O'Neill
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
2016 stats: 5 starts, 3 wins, 0 seconds, 1 third
Previous Race: 4th, Haskell Invitational,Monmouth Park, July 31
Posted on September 20th, 2016
Note @ Las Vegas, Nevada
Since the Iroquois Stakes was moved from late October/early November to mid-September we have seen more Kentucky Derby hopefuls, than eventual starters. Although, a few select horses such as Tapiture, Ride on Curlin and Mr. Z did get their chance to run for the roses at Churchill Downs the following spring. Their bids would fall short, but their journey from the first points race all the way to the Kentucky Derby was very unique. Today the long road begins again when the scoring resumes in the 2016 Iroquois Stakes.
At 3-1, Recruiting Ready is the morning line favorite. The son of Algorithms--Need nearly scored his first graded stakes win in his debut race at Churchill Downs on July 2. He did it by attempting to wire the eight other juveniles in the field with swift fractions of 21.76, 45.07 and 56.97 on the front end. The strategy looked to be a winner until his bid to draw clear was outmatched by Classic Empire who reeled him in the final furlong to win the Bashford Manor – G3.
Next time out the Horacio DePaz trainee looked even closer to a graded stakes win in the Saratoga Special – G2 on August 14. However, what appeared to be an easy win quickly turned into another runner up finish when Gunnevera soared home to steal the race at the wire from the heavy post time favorite. And then things got even worse when Recruiting Ready was disqualified from second and placed fourth for making contact with Tip Tap Tapizar near the three-eighths pole and knocking him off his stride.
Today, Gary Stevens will be in the saddle for the first time. The assumption is that Recruiting Ready will be back in position to get things right this time out, but he will also be stretching to out to over 1 mile for the first time in his young racing career.
The second choice on the morning line isThirstforlife. At 7-2 the son of Stay Thirsty - Promenade Girl returns to the track where he broke his maiden in his second career start. In between that effort and today was a respectable third place finish in the Best Pal – G3 at Del Mar, his graded stakes debut. In that contest Thirstforlife was in the mix throughout but he failed to fire a serious bid.
Florent Geroux returns for his second mount aboard Thirstforlife and first since he was in the irons for the colt’s career debut, a third place finish in the Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs on May 5. Trainer Mark Casse will be attempting to win his second career Iroquois Stakes after notching his first in 2012 with Uncaptured.
Not This Time enters the Iroquois Stakes coming off his very first win for trainer Dale Romans. The one mile maiden victory by 10 lengths on the dirt at Ellis Park last month was his second career start. The son of Giant's Causeway – Miss Macy Sue is the co-third choice on the morning line.
Accompanying Not This Time at 4-1 isBlame Will, the son of Blame – Be My Prospect, trained by D. Wayne Lukas. This will also be his debut stakes race after a maiden win. Blame Will’s first victory came in his third career start and second at Saratoga after beginning his racing career here at Churchill Downs in June.
Lookin At Lee enters the Iroquois Stakes after winning back to back races at Ellis Park this summer. His first was in a maiden special weight race and followed by a more impressive score in the Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes. Though the stakes race was not graded and only featured five starters, the Steve Asmussen trainee by Lookin At Lucky – Langara Lass should be considered a live option for a nice price if his odds remain near his morning line mark of 6-1.
Honor Thy Father for trainer Kenny McPeek follows Lookin At Lee to the Iroquois Stakes from the Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes where he finished third. Prior to that the son of To Honor and Serve – Hottie Dancer also broke his maiden at Ellis Park after striking out in his career debut at Churchill Downs last June. Coincidentally, Honor Thy Father finished behind Lookin At Lee in that race as well. Both horses missed the top three finishing fifth and sixth.
Just Move On moves into Churchill Downs for his first career start in the Bluegrass State after opening his career at Arlington Park earlier this summer. In two races from Chicago the Patrick Byrne trainee and son of Street Boss finished in the top three both times and won his last time out. Skinflint ships into Churchill Downs and the Kentucky racing circuit for the first time after breaking his maiden at Gulfstream Park last time out. The son of Super Saver, trained by Dane Kobiskie, was listed as the long shot on the morning line with odds of 20-1.
Posted on September 20th, 2016
Keenelandsales topper
Keeneland Sale
- HorseRacingNation.com
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Spirited bidding among domestic and foreign buyers, double-digit increases in results and the sale of a Pioneerof the Nile colt for $700,000 headlined Sunday’s sixth session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
Competition for quality yearlings spurred healthy results, with active participation continuing from major domestic as well as buyers from England, Ireland, Russia, Korea, Panama and Puerto Rico. Among the leading trainers still shopping on Sunday were Racing Hall of Famers Bob Baffert and Steve Asmussen, and Mark Casse, Dale Romans, Tom Amoss, Ralph Nicks and Al Stall Jr., among others.
On Sunday, which marked the first day of the Book 3 portion of the sale, Keeneland sold 269 yearlings for $23,243,000, up 18.5 percent from the same session in 2015 when 266 horses bought $19,618,000. The average increased 17.16 percent from $73,752 to $86,405. The median of $70,000 rose 27.27 percent from last year’s $55,000.
Through six sessions, 1,081 yearlings have been sold for $212,749,000, down 5.25 percent from the corresponding period last year when 1,234 horses sold for $224,536,000. The cumulative average of $196,808 increased 8.16 percent from $181,958 in 2015. The median of $130,000 remained unchanged from last year.
Tom Haughey’s PTK LLC bought the day’s top-priced yearling, who is a half-brother to stakes winner Softly Lit. He was consigned by Peter O’Callaghan’s Woods Edge Farm, agent.
“He was a spectacular-looking horse. I loved him,” Haughey said, adding that he had purchased two half-sisters to the colt, the aforementioned Softly Lit, by Latent Heat, and winner Flickering, by Twirling Candy, at previous Keeneland September Sales.
The second-highest price was the $410,000 spent by Martin Anthony for a Mineshaft filly out of the Empire Maker mare Scenic Drive. The filly’s second dam, Mon Belle, by Maria’s Mon, is a full sister to 2001 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Monarchos. She was consigned by Lane’s End, agent.
Baffert paid $400,000 for a colt from the first crop of Grade 1 winner Violence. Consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, the colt is out of the graded stakes-placed With Approval mare Bala, and is a half-brother to Grade 2 winner Bay to Bay.
Lane’s End Farm was the session’s leading consignor, selling 26 yearlings for $3,296,000.
The day’s leading buyer was Mike Ryan, agent, who spent $1,320,000 for six yearlings.
The September Sale continues through Sunday, Sept. 25, with all sessions beginning at 10 a.m. ET. The entire sale is streamed live at Keeneland.com.
Source: Keeneland Association
Posted on September 20th, 2016
American Cleopatra
American Cleopatra, Full Sis to American Pharoah, Wins Del Mar Debut
- HorseRacingNation.com
Summer is always an exciting time in horseracing with emerging two-year-olds, but one two-year-old filly in particular was in the spotlight yesterday. American Cleopatra, full sister to 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah, made her debut in Del Mar’s third race yesterday. And what a debut it was.
With bettors knowing the talented genes of the best horses are not always passed on, American Cleopatra, by Pioneerof the Nile and out of Littleprincessemma, went off at 7-1, the co-third choice. War Factor got the jump out of the gate and led the field of eight fillies through a quarter mile in :21.87, while American Cleopatra sat just off her flank.
After the opening quarter, it was all over. American Cleopatra made her move and grabbed the lead, running a half-mile in :45.17. Jockey Stewart Elliott looked over his shoulder to check on the competition and saw the advantage they had over the field. Second choice Union Strike, 7-2, gave chase, but could only get within two lengths of the winner. American Cleopatra completed the five and one-half furlongs in 1:03.38.
“Those are good genes, there,” commented Bob Baffert. One thing American Cleopatra did that her older brother did not was win her debut at Del Mar. American Pharoah had finished fifth in his first race before winning the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity.
“She’s got a beautiful way of moving and she’s got a pretty good mind,” Baffert said of American Cleopatra. “She’s a sweetheart at the barn. She’s very sweet and he was sweet.”
Whether the Zayat’s homebred filly goes on to do anything like American Pharoah or not, American Cleopatra’s win certainly brought a lot of excitement to the racing world. It even brought a little glimmer of hope.
By Christine Oser
Posted on September 20th, 2016
Unbridled Courage
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| Trainer Message | |
| Trainer name | Englehart Jeremiah C |
| Notes | |
| Horse name | Unbridled Courage |
| Activity type | Result |
| Activity date | 09-19-2016 |
| Track | Presque Isle Downs |
| Surface | All Weather Track |
| Distance | 6 1/2 Furlongs |
| Track condition | Fast |
| Race number | 5 |
| Purse | $400,000 |
| Race type | Stakes |
| Finish position | 9 |
| Jockey | Ortiz J L |
| Race chart | http://www.drf.com/drfNCWeeklyHorseDisplay.do?track=PID&country=USA&raceDate=20160919&raceNo=5 |
Posted on September 20th, 2016
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The 2016 Pennsylvania Derby (G2) will be run for an enhanced total purse of $1,250,000. An extra quarter million dollars will be added if Nyquist, the Kentucky Derby winner, and the Preakness first place finisher,Exaggerator, both start in the race. An unexpected full field of twelve three-year-olds was drawn to contest the nine-furlong stake at Parx Racing.
The owner and trainer of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont Stakes, Haskell, and Travers winners are eligible for a $50,000 appearance bonus. Therefore, the connections of Nyquist receive a total of $100,000, while Exaggerator's connections receive $200,000 if they start.
With Nyquist and Exaggerator renewing their rivalry, the Pennsylvania Derby could have significant implications in this division’s year-end championship. Nyquist dominated the first five months when he continued his unbeaten career with a win in California, the Florida Derby, and then the biggest victory of all in the Kentucky Derby. Twice, in that time, he beat Exaggerator. However, Nyquist has not found the winner’s circle since then, while falling short in the Preakness and the Haskell. Exaggerator has been the division leader since then. In that time he defeated Nyquist two times in the Preakness and the Haskell. A win for either of them would give that horse a secure spot on top of the divisional race.
The field of twelve appears to have an interesting pace scenario with a number of horses that like to run on or close to the lead. One thing seems certain is that with the quality of this PA Derby field the race will finally achieve grade one status in 2017. Carded as race 11, the scheduled post time is 5:45pm ET.
Awesome Slew [ML 12-1, Paco Lopez] This Eddie Plesa trainee proved that Parx is a track to his liking when he crushed a field of a field of fourteen by seven lengths in the Smarty Jones (G3). He will no doubt be running on the lead early with his rail draw. Rider Paco Lopez is at his best with horses on the lead, but they will not be the only ones running fast early. Major Early Pace Factor
Exaggerator [ML 7-2, Kent Desormeaux] The early weather reports for Bensalem, PA, say that rain is unlikely and thus a FAST track should be expected at Parx. At this point, it is hard to deny that Exaggerator is at his best on a wet track and that you have to go all the way back to last year to find his first two career wins that happened on a dry track. The inside draw will make it easy for Desormeaux to save ground early in the race as he often wants to do. The expected hot early pace should set up for Exaggerator’s big closing move. Perfect Set-up Expected
Summer Revolution [ML 20-1, Mike Smith] This lightly raced son of Summer Bird gets Mike Smith in the saddle after Castellano opted to ride Connect. Expect this colt to be on or near the lead and help ensure a hot early pace. Distance limitations and a lack of experience have this one up against it. Early Speed
Connect [ML 12-1, Javier Castellano] In the Travers, Connect was a well-beaten sixth place finisher, but every horse was crushed when Arrogate blitzed that field. In the Curlin at Saratoga, Connect was impressive when he outdueled Gift Box. This is another that has done his best running close to the front, and with lots of speed inside of him, Castellano may be forced to work out a stalking or closing trip. Not Out of It
Cupid [ML 9-2, Rafael Bejarano] Of all the top contenders, Cupid is in top form right now. After a bad performance in the Easy Goer, trainer Bob Baffert got Cupid right and he recorded two big wins in mid-major Derbies in Indiana and West Virginia. Bejarano was the rider in both of those wins, when he had everything his way on the front end. He will have company on the lead, but may be a lot better than the other speed horses. I hope that Bejarano sits just behind the others and gets the jump on the rest of the field. Threat to Win
Wild About Deb [ML 30-1, Tiago Pereira] This one has been stabled at Parx since a recent trainer change to Ramon Preciado. He ran second to Awesome Slew in the Smarty Jones well ahead of the next runner. He has just a maiden victory on the west coast to his credit. Long Shot
Gun Runner [ML 6-1, Florent Geroux]Except for his poor performance on the sloppy track in the Haskell, Gun Runner has yet to run a bad race. His stalking style fits perfectly considering the anticipated hot pace. He ran well in the Travers behind the Baffert duo when the ten furlongs was clearly not his forte. I expect this Steve Asmussen runner to make his usual strong effort down the stretch. Top Three Finish Expected
My Man Sam [ML 20-1, Julien Leparoux] This Chad Brown runner was a surprise addition to the field. With only a maiden win, he has been a bit of a disappointment since his big closing move to get second in the Blue Grass. I don’t know if he has the quality to win a race like this, but he certainly will have the set-up to make a late run. Pass Some Tired Horses
Nyquist [ML 5-2, Mario Guitierrez]No doubt that Nyquist is the horse to beat, but there are lots of questions that the Two-year-old Champion has to answer. Trainer Doug O’Neill has changed things up since Nyquist lost in the Preakness and Haskell taking him to train off track. O’Neill says Nyquist has grown and he has been working him over long distances. The move off track raises red flags for me, but I may be wrong. With so much speed to his inside, jockey Mario Gutierrez may have no alterative but to come from off the pace with Nyquist. That could turn out to be a good thing if the rider can remain patient. The One to Beat
Sunny Ridge [ML 15-1, Joe Bravo]Sunny Ridge is a bit of a mystery horse. His racing schedule has been spotty and he has just one slow five-furlong work since the Haskell. He has never run a bad race including his third place finish in the Haskell. This is very tough spot with the seeming laid-back training methods of Jason Servis. Top Four Possible
Discreet Lover [ML 30-1, Jose Flores] Another Parx based runner, but this one seems to be out of his league here. Eleven of his career sixteen starts have come at Parx including his two wins. Don’t Expect Much
Hit It Once More [ML 20-1, Kendrick Carmouche] This New York-bred likes to run on the lead, so the far outside draw was the worst possible scenario. He has won two straight state restricted stakes for trainer Gary Sciacca, but this grade one is a very unlikely spot for success. Out ClassedPosted on September 20th, 2016
Betting 101
Types of Bets
Win-Place-Show Bets
Betting on horse racing can be fun and easy. There are several different wagers offered each race, but these are the three most basic:
- The first is a "win" wager. Betting a horse to win is just as fun as it sounds – the horse must win the race in order for you to win the wager.
- Next, is a "place" wager. This is betting on a horse to finish in the top 2. You win the wager if your horse finishes first or second.
- Betting a horse to "show" means selecting a horse who you think will finish in the top 3. You win the wager if your horse finishes first, second, or third.
Because of the difficulty of a win wager, it will yield the highest payoff of these three wagers. A show wager will yield the lowest payoff but offers the greatest chance of winning.
The minimum bet for a win, place or show wager is only $2.
Exacta Bets
If you've mastered the art of win, place and show wagers, try an exacta. An exacta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, but yields a higher payout. You bet an exacta by selecting a minimum two horses to finish first and second. These horses must finish first and second, in that order, for you to win the wager.
If picking two horses in order sounds too difficult, you can "box" your wager. A boxed wager will win if your horses finish 1st and 2nd, in any order, making it more likely for you to win.
The minimum bet for an exacta or exacta box wager is only $2.
Trifecta Bets
If you've mastered the art of win, place and show wagers, try a trifecta. A trifecta is more difficult than win, place and show wagers, as well as exacta wagers, so it yields a higher payout than any of those bets.
You bet a trifecta be selecting a minimum three horses to finish first, second, and third. These horses must finish first, second, and third, in that exact order, for you to win the wager.
If picking three horses in order sounds too difficult you can "box" your wager. A boxed trifecta wager will win if your horses finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in any order, making it more likely to win.
The minimum bet for a trifecta wager is only 50 cents and you can bet a trifecta box for as little as $3.
What to Say to the Mutuel Teller When You Bet
If you're a beginning bettor you probably want to place your bets at a mutuel window with a live mutuel teller before using self-service betting machines and mobile applications. Here’s what you should do when you get to the betting window:
- Have your money in hand, so that once you're at the counter, you're ready to make your bet
- State the track's name
- State the race number you are betting on
- State the amount of money you are betting
- Say the type of bet you are placing
- Finally, state the horse's program number
How to Pick a Winner
Read the Program
The daily racing program is packed with information that can help you choose your favorite horse and can help you to make smarter bets. For each race, the program outlines each horse contender, and provides very detailed information about that horse, including its odds of winning the race, its race history, its work-outs, its jockey and other connections and their statistical records, its saddle towel color, and even its birthdate. At first glance, the numbers and language can be intimidating, but with a little guidance and a little practice, you'll find your own rhythm for reading through the program and selecting a winner. Explore our "How to Read a Program" guide for detailed explanations of each program statistic. You can start at a beginner level, and move up to intermediate and advanced readings.
Listen to What the Experts are Saying
Watch the Horses
As with any athlete, physical appearances are an important factor in sizing up competition. Horse racing is no different, and what your eyes tell you about the horse can be a helpful tool in betting. Here's just a few tips on what to look for as the horses come into the Paddock, but remember that, like your mom always said, "Don't judge a book by its cover." It's difficult to make judgments based solely on appearance.
- Ears – If the horse's ears are pricked, meaning they are large and pointed up, and its head is high and confident, you can assume that the horse is alert, aware of their surroundings, and ready to race. You don't want to bet on a horse that’s ears are flattened back, or hanging its head low and inattentive.
- Hair – Like humans, a good hair day goes a long way! While the horses are in the Paddock, take a good look at their hair. A nice shiny coat is an indication that the horse is in good condition; it's a general sign of the horse’s health and well-being.
- Muscle Definition – Most super-star athlete have prominent muscles and horses are no different. Be sure to look for nice, toned muscles around the horse’s chest and rib cage area. You want to bet on a horse that has defined muscles near their rib cage, and isn’t overweight or carrying too much fat.
- Nerves – It's natural to have some nerves before competition, but over anxious horses aren't necessarily a good bet. Look at the horse's behavior in the paddock, and look closely at the sweat on his/her coat. If the horse is too fidgety or sweating too much, then the horse may be wasting too much energy before it has even hit the racetrack.
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Posted on September 17th, 2016

Picking Your Horse
There is no right or wrong way to pick a horse. Here are some approaches that may work well for you:
1. Look at Past Performances in the NYRA Bets store to see how each horse has done in its most recent start.
2. Make a selection based on jockeys or trainers. Check out our NYRA leaderboard to see who is doing well during the current meet.
3. Find out who the experts like. Every track offers analysis from their in-house handicappers. Check out our NYRA BetsExpert Picks page.
The Different Bet Types
Easy
Win – Your horse must win.
Place – Your horse must finish first or second.
Show – Your horse must finish first, second, or third.
Across the Board – Separate win, place, and show wagers of equal amounts on the same horse.
Medium
Exacta – Pick the first two horses in the correct order.
Quinella – Pick the first two horses in either order.
Trifecta – Pick the first three horses in the correct order.
Daily Double – Pick the winners of two consecutive races.
Hard
Superfecta – Pick the first four horses in the correct order.
Grand Slam – Pick a horse to finish in the top three in three straight races, capped by the winner of the fourth race in the sequence. If there is no show wagering in one of the first three legs, the horse must finish second.
Pick 3 – Pick the winners of three consecutive races.
Pick 4 – Pick the winners of four consecutive races.
Pick 5 – Pick the winners of five consecutive races.
Pick 6 – Pick the winners of six consecutive races.
“Boxing" your choices in exacta, trifecta, and superfecta bets makes your wager more expensive but allows you to win if your selected horses finish in any order! In addition, adding additional horses to your wagers raises the price of your ticket, but gives you more chances to win.
If you have trouble placing bets, please contact us through our Live Chat or call 1-844-NYRA-BET and we would be happy to assist.
You Won! Now What?
Whether you place your bet online or on-track, your account balance will reflect your winnings once the result is official.
Posted on September 17th, 2016