Need to quickly get up to speed on the 2012 Kentucky Derby field? If not, share this thumbnail of the field with your friends and family who don’t follow racing as closely as you do!

Are Derby future wagers a foolish proposition or a fine cure-all for the first signs of Derby fever? Perhaps a bit of both!

How will the race unfold? is the first question of pace, but Who will it benefit? is the answer you’re trying to get to.

So you’ve noticed a few horses that you’d like to follow and wonder if there’s an easier way than obsessively checking workouts on a daily basis.

So you’ve watched the Kentucky Derby a couple of times…or maybe even every year. And you’ve always wondered if there were a better way to pick the winner than going by name, number or best looking jockey outfit. There is, pay attention to the Derby prep season!

Need to quickly get up to speed on this year’s Belmont Stakes field? Look no further…

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It’s not how fast have they run; it’s how fast can they run. Being able to determine what factors made a horse fast in the past and whether or not those factors are currently present will put you in a position make the most of your wagers.

Being able to spot whether a horse out-classes its rivals or is out-classed, whether it’s on the improve or falling down the ranks, will help lead you to the best bets and steer you away from the worst.

Looking for validation, guidance or just to see if you covered every angle? Sometimes your local public handicapper can come in handy.

You’re going to end up liking and disliking horses, jockeys and trainers, but be wary of how that affects your handicapping!

Is show betting only for suckers and small children or are there times when third place pays? Find out from confessions of a show bettor!

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with past performances, a great way to get started is to just start asking, and trying to answer, questions.

The gambler’s head does not always jive with the racing fan’s heart. It’s good to recognize that rooting for and gambling on horses can sometimes be two different things.

You mean there’s more than the Kentucky Derby? Find out about how the season unfolds and when you should be paying attention.

Unlike other forms of legal wagering, you’re not playing against the house, you’re playing against everyone playing. Sound fun? That’s because it is!

What’s a superfecta? Is there a difference between a pool and a wager? Find out here!

There are probably more ways than you think to put your money where your mouth is. Find out how and where so you can get in the game!

Doesn’t it seem like fractions are pretty straight forward? In fact, odds are a lot more subjective than you think! Find out how odds are made and what you can do to find value in them.

That big board in the middle of the field is your new best friend, find out more about what all that info means.

How much does it cost and what will it pay? Two things we all want to know!

While watching a race may seem like a no-brainer, there’s a definite skill involved to ensure that you’re seeing as much of the race as possible.

Maidens? Allowance? Claiming? Are you sure we’re talking about horse racing? Indeed we are!

Not that unlike tennis, there are three surface types for thoroughbred horse racing.

Don’t know a point of call from a post position? We’ll help you make a little sense of the past performance.