AT THE POST LIVE KICKS OFF 2018 SARATOGA RACING MEET

By Marina Bui —- AT THE POST LIVE KICKS OFF 2018 SARATOGA RACING MEET WITH NICK ZITO, SOL KUMIN & MANUEL FRANCO ON ESPN SPORTS RADIO & LIVE ON-LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN SARATOGA SPRINGS Thursday, July 19 at the Parting Glass Pub from 8-9 p.m. ET Presented by NYRA Bets...
Posted On 18 Jul 2018
, By

Opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course to feature new attractions and returning favorites for 2018 season

NYRA RELEASE —- Opening Day to be highlighted by debut of new hospitality area The Stretch SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Racing fans will be greeted by a series of exciting new attractions, perennial-favorite events and world-class thoroughbred racing when they return to...
Posted On 16 Jul 2018
, By

Handicapping the Grade 1 Belmont Oaks Invitational

TSV Staff Selection —- Race 8) 1&1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) Belmont Oaks Invitational S. Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 Post Time: ( 5:46)/ 4:46/ 3:46/ 2:46 1) Significant Form (Brown/Ortiz, I); owns a win and a last out second here; solid grass workout and extra distance, both...
Posted On 06 Jul 2018
, By

View From the Grandstand: Playing the Belmont Stakes

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- One way to make money on the Belmont Stakes is to play against Justify (1), and cash if he loses. Another way is to play Justify in an exacta paired with the long shots, and cash when a long shot places. A third way is to play the Pick 5...
Posted On 07 Jun 2018
, By

143rd Preakness Stakes Trifecta and Superfecta Plays

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- Other than one saver bet, I am not recommending you play against Justify (7) in the Preakness Stakes. If the race is formful (a most likely scenario), even the trifecta may offer a very low payout. I’m going to take a shot in the trifecta...
Posted On 18 May 2018
, By

Bravo to receive 2018 Mike Venezia Award

By Najja Thompson —- Joe Bravo; NYRA Photo ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association has announced Joe Bravo as the 2018 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award, the prestigious honor awarded to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and...
Posted On 17 May 2018
, By

Rankings of 2018 Derby Contenders

By Bob Hill TSV Staff writer —- The Top Seven All colts in my top seven have credentials that suggest the possibility of a Derby win. Collectively, the group includes winners of the major prep races, solid speed and pace figures, good pedigree, and top connections. If any...
Posted On 02 May 2018
, By

JUSTIFY ENTERS KENTUCKY DERBY LEADING NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Jim Mulvihill/NTRA —- JUSTIFY ENTERS KENTUCKY DERBY LEADING NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; WEST COAST MAINTAINS ADVANTAGE IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, April 30, 2018) – Undefeated Justify will enter Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve...
Posted On 30 Apr 2018
, By

MENDELSSOHN GAINING MOMENTUM IN NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Jim Mulvihill, NTRA Communications —- MENDELSSOHN GAINING MOMENTUM IN NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; ABEL TASMAN LANDS 10TH IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL FOR ALL HORSES LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, April 23, 2018) – Media voters appear to be coming around to UAE (G2) winner Mendelssohn,...
Posted On 23 Apr 2018
, By

CHURCHILL DOWNS ANNOUNCES NEW DERBY WEEK ENTRY PROCEDURES & SECURITY MEASURES

By Kathryn Parrish —- CHURCHILL DOWNS ANNOUNCES NEW DERBY WEEK ENTRY PROCEDURES & SECURITY MEASURES Track encourages guests to visitKentuckyDerbyParking.com for parking, arrival & entry information LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”),...
Posted On 20 Apr 2018
, By