Horse Racing

Horse Racing Betting: Here you will find all the latest betting news on the world's biggest horse racing events from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Breeders Cup to some of the United Kingdom's most prestigious races such as the Aintree Grand National and Epsom Derby. Check back regularly for the latest horse racing odds.

Ride On Curlin Odds to Win the 2014 Preakness Stakes

Ride On Curlin odds to win the 2014 Preakness Stakes were set at 7/1 at AceSportsbook.com.

He’ll start from the number 10 spot, which hasn’t produced a whole lot of winners in Preakness Stakes history but this has some to do with a smaller field on certain years.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/16/2014

Bet California Chrome Now: Best Payout Won’t Last

Experts are advising an early bet on California Chrome as he is likely to become a “monster favorite” just prior to post time.  Most of the wagers are placed the hours just leading up to race time (after Noon EST) and this will likely result in California Chrome becoming an even bigger favorite.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/16/2014

2014 Preakness Stakes Contest: Get a Piece of the $5 Million in Prizes

Sportsbook.com continues to offer generous cash rewards contests on the Triple Crown with $5 million up for grabs.  Now it’s time to take part in the Preakness Stakes leg of this contest.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/16/2014

General A Rod 30-1 Odds to Win Preakness Stakes: Too Slow or Too Underrated?

Both internal (4f) and Final Pace figures suggest that General A Rod is too slow to win the 2014 Preakness Stakes race on Saturday.  His odds were set at 30-1.

Still, he will be ridden by Javier Castellano, the leading jockey based on money earned in 2013 and year-to-date 2014.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/16/2014

Ria Antonia Odds to Win Preakness Stakes: Best Post Position

Ria Antonia odds of winning the 2014 Preakness Stakes were set at 35-1 at AceSportsbook.com.

This horse comes into the Preakness Stakes with an added advantage starting from the number 6 spot.  That post position has produced the most Preakness Stakes winners in history at 16.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/16/2014

Can I Bet The Preakness Stakes From My State?

If you are looking to place bets on this year’s Preakness Stakes at one of a handful of US-licensed online race books like TwinSpires.com and TVG, you may be out of luck. These sites prohibit bets from over a dozen states.  A number of International-based websites like BetUS.com provide another option for the so-called “prohibited states”.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/15/2014

Black-Eyed Susan Stakes 2014 Odds: Mudders Have the Edge

Black-Eyed Susan Stakes 2014 odds were available at Sportsbook.com here.  Place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet FREE.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/15/2014

Preakness Stakes 2014 Weather Forecast: Which Horses Don’t Run Well on Dirt

The Preakness Stakes 2014 weather forecast calls for plenty of sun but with torrential rains Thursday night into Friday, races held on Friday will likely favor the mudders for Black-Eyed Susan Day.  There is a slight chance for showers popping up late in the day Saturday so monitor this situation closely. You can find all the latest Preakness Stakes 2014 odds at BetOnline here and get up to 7% on losses back.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/15/2014

Social Inclusion Odds to Win the Preakness Stakes 2014: The Speed Advantage

Social Inclusion had the second shortest odds of winning the Preakness Stakes 2014 at Sportsbook.com, where you can claim up to 8% in weekly losses here.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/15/2014

Best Post Positions of the 2014 Preakness Stakes

The best post position drawn at this year’s Preakness Stakes was without a doubt the number 6 spot, which has yielded a total of 16 winners all time.  You can place your Preakness Stakes bets at Sportsbook.com here and receive up to 8% in losses back (rebates).

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/14/2014

Preakness 2014 Predictions – Contenders

Our friends at BetDSI.com have some Preakness 2014 predictions and break down all of this year’s contenders, although it seems pretty unanimous that Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome is the horse to beat.  The latest Preakness Stakes odds have California Chrome priced at an impressive +16/1

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/14/2014

I Live in Texas But Can’t Bet the Preakness Stakes Online: Do I Have Options?

Texas is one of those so-called “prohibited states” when it comes to betting horses online but that doesn’t mean you still can’t do so.  International online horse racing sites like Bookmaker, which has been in business since 1997, do continue to accept bets from folks living in the Loan Star State.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/13/2014

Where Can I Find the Best Odds of California Chrome Winning the Triple Crown Online?

Looking for the best odds on California Chrome winning the Triple Crown in 2014?  We’ve mulled over a few of the Gambling911com endorsed online sportsbooks to find out which one would offer the best payout.

And the winner is?

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/11/2014

Ascot Betting Odds 2014: Ribbons a 2-1 Favorite

Ascot betting odds for 2014 were available across the Net with Ribbons seeing the most action of any horse racing on Saturday.

Ribbons had odds of 2-1 in the Ascot Sodexo Fillies' Handicap, and was seeing 58% of the action in this race.

From Sporting Life:

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, May/09/2014

Bookmaker Stan James Could be Charged With Crime Over Defacing of Heritage Site

The popular British bookmaker Stan James was reported to authorities for stenciled graffiti advertising the betting firm was found on the Roman walls of Chester, a Heritage site that has existed since 40 AD.

The company added the graffiti ahead of this weekend’s Chester Horse Racing Festival.  The Chester council has accused Stan James of a “Heritage Crime”.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/09/2014

California Chrome Early Odds to Win Preakness at Near Even

Considering how superb California Chrome ran in the Kentucky Derby, it’s pretty amazing he is being listed early as a -120 favorite to win the Preakness StakesLock in this number here now as it is sure to change.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/06/2014

Preakness Stakes 2014 Betting Preview

Gambling911.com has your early Preakness Stakes 2014 betting preview with odds courtesy of our friends at BetDSI.com, where you can claim up to $2500 in FREE CASH and receive weekly rebates up to 8% on losses.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/05/2014

Preakness Stakes, Horse Betting Online in Arizona Out: Telephone Wagers In

For those of you who attempted to place bets on this past weekend’s Kentucky Derby online from Arizona, you were plain out of luck unless you did so through international betting sites the likes of Bet Online and SportsBetting.ag.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/05/2014

California Chrome Wins the 2014 Kentucky Derby

What an exciting race and it is California Chrome who wins the 2014 Kentucky Derby in 2014 and ready to see if he can win the Triple Crown.  Sportsbook.com had the odds of a Triple Crown this year set at 10-1.  Those odds are bound to be slashed as California Chrome looked amazing.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

Current Kentucky Derby Odds – 4:30 pm

Heading into the 4:30 pm EDT hour Gambling911.com had the most current Kentucky Derby odds at AceSportsbook.comOdds vary from one online racebook to the other.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/03/2014

Churchill Downs Boycott May be Taking Hold as Kentucky Oaks Handle Dips

This year’s Kentucky Oaks handle fell nearly 6% as revealed by Churchill Downs Saturday, making some wonder if a much publicized call to boycott Churchill Downs is starting to have some negative impact.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/03/2014

Ride on Curlin Kentucky Derby Odds Saturday Afternoon Cut to 15-1

Ride on Curlin odds to win the 2014 Kentucky Derby continued getting shorter and we at Gambling911.com strongly advise locking in the current 15-1 price (3 pm EDT) at AceSportsbook.com, assuming he’s your cup of tea.

Ride on Curlin's only two wins came from sprinting but he’s got one huge advantage over other Derby contenders: Jockey Calvin Borel.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

Saturday Afternoon Kentucky Derby 2014 Odds: Wicked Strong Price Slashed

Saturday afternoon Kentucky Derby 2014 odds had Wicked Strong odds cut from 10-1 to 8-1 at BetDSI.com, still better than the 6-1 offered elsewhere.  ALERT!!!!  WICKED STRONG ODDS ARE FALLING SHARPLY.  YOU WILL NEED TO LOCK PRICE IN FAST.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

How Much Money Can I Win Betting California Chrome, Intense Holiday, Wicked Strong?

There is plenty of money to be won should your horse come in first or you happen to make out on a trifecta.  BetDSI.com was offering up to 7% on losses back and up to $2500 in FREE CASH.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/03/2014

2014 Kentucky Derby Post Position One to Remain Vacant: 1-10 Changes

Pablo Del Monte, the replacement for the withdrawn Hoppertunity, has also been scratched. The No. 1 post will remain vacant while every horse slotted from No. 1-10 moves down a spot as a result.  Bet online at SportsBettingOnline.com and receive up to 10 percent back on your losses weekly or get a 50 percent cash bonus up to $500.  Wager from your smartphone.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

Bet Online 2014 Kentucky Derby Odds: Intense Holiday Price Slashed

BetOnline has released their updated Kentucky Derby odds for Saturday afternoon.  They were offering a WEEKEND-ONLY 50% join bonus and up to 7% cash back on race losses.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

Can’t Bet on the Kentucky Derby Online From Canada, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah?

There is a list of so-called “prohibited states” whereby you won’t be able to place your bets on the Kentucky Derby at US-licensed sites like TwinSpires.com and others.  Join Now and Get Ready to Bet the Preakness  Websites operating offshore like AceSportsbook.com promise they can take bets from all of these states.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

2014 Kentucky Derby Props: Will Secretariats 1973 Record Time Broken, More

Carrie Stroup here with some great 2014 Kentucky Derby props.  Some of these prop bets you simply won’t find anywhere else.  Remember, place your 1st bet, get your 2nd bet FREE at Sportsbook.com here.

California Chrome 375-1 to win in November

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, May/03/2014

California Chrome Saturday Morning Line Sees Little Change

2014 Kentucky Derby favorite California Chrome had odds of +245 Saturday morning, a slight change from the +225 we have seen much of the week.  Remember, BetDSI.com is offering 7% rebates on losses and up to $2500 in FREE CASH. *Note changes in post positions from 1-10 since Wednesday’s draw due to two scratches.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/03/2014

Breaking News

Notre Dame is Giving Bookmakers Agita

The Fighting Irish are hoping to lock down a first-round home game in the College Football Playoff, but their spot in the 12-team postseason field seems secure no matter what happens here.