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Playing the Breeders’ Cup from Home
Feeling a little left out that you can’t make it to Santa Anita? Not to worry, you can still have a great Breeders’ Cup experience!
Read moreUnderstanding the Cost of the Wager
What’s the cost of a $2 wager? This may seem like a trick question, and perhaps it is. Find out more about takeout and the variable cost of your wagers.
Read moreFollow The Money: Using Charts to Understand Potential Payouts
When trying to determine how to play a big race day, it’s good to get an idea of how much money is up for grabs.
Read moreKentucky Derby Wagering Strategies
Looking for some last minute ideas on wagering? We take a look at some ideas on exotic plays and the HRF Crew shares their approach for the big day.
Read moreDon’t Cheap Out
There will be a few times in your tenure as a horse player where a stunning opportunity will pop up unexpectedly. Here’s a tale of woe about one such opportunity.
Read moreShow Me the Money
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!
Read morePlaying Favorites
You asked and we answered! Playing against the favorite isn’t always the way to go. Discover some strategies for playing short-priced favorites.
Read moreFun with Superfectas
No matter how you slice it, the superfecta is a fun and affordable way to play with a wide variety of ways to experiment within almost any budget.
Read moreLongshots Across the Board
Everyone loves longshots, but not everyone knows how to factor them in when wagering.
Read moreSome Considerations For Single Race Exotics
Single race exotics, such as the exacta, trifecta and superfecta, offer a variety of ways to reap higher rewards than win, place and show bets. They also have their own host of considerations.
Read moreWin, Place, Show: Finding Value in the Basics
Do you think you can only find value in exotic wagers? Guess again, one can find value and several different approaches for win, place and show bets!
Read moreTop 5 Favorite Wagers
We asked voters this week about their favorite wagers. How do they like to play and why? If you’re looking for some new ideas on wagering approaches, look no further!
Read moreSingling and Spreading
Multi-race wagers can be as fun as they are challenging. Find out how you can get started with a modest bankroll and a will to party!
Read moreOverview of Wagering
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!
Read moreTypes of Wagers & Pools
What’s a superfecta? Is there a difference between a pool and a wager? Find out here!
Read moreHow and Where to Place a Wager
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!
Read moreWhat’s the Morning Line?
The morning line odds are more subjective than you think. Find out how odds are made and what you can do to find value in them.
Read moreHow to Read the Tote Board
That big board in the middle of the field is your new best friend, find out more about what all that info means.
Read moreCost of Wagers & Approximate Payouts
How much does it cost and what will it pay? Two things we all want to know!
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