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The Epsom Derby

Blog, Gambling, Horse Racing, SportsJune 6, 2025845Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Epsom Derby: A Historic Journey and Preview of the 2025 Race Often referred to as just the “Derby”, (vernacular annunciation of dArhbee)run at Epsom Downs Race Course in Surrey, England. Like the Kentucky (vernacular annunciation of Durbee), it is a race for three year old colts and fillies. It is approximately 1.5 miles. The…

The Belmont Stakes

Bets, Blog, Gambling, Horse Racing, SportsJune 4, 2025897Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Oldest of the Triple Crown Races: The Belmont Stakes The Belmont Stakes has a rich history spanning over a century. First held in 1867 at Jerome Park in the Bronx, New York, the race was named after AUGUST BELMONT, a prominent financier, diplomat, politician, and horse racing enthusiast. He chaired the Democratic National Committee from 1860-1872.…

The Preakness Stakes and Pimlico: A Legacy in American Racing

Blog, Gambling, Horse Racing, SportsMay 13, 2025682Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pimlico Race Course stands as a monument to American racing history, with its weathered grandstand having hosted 149 Preakness Stakes, the second race of the Triple Crown that has drawn attention for nearly a century and a half. While the Kentucky Derby is the Run for the Roses and pageantry, and Belmont the Test of…

Slot Machines: Then and Now

Bets, Blog, Crypto, Gambling, SlotsMay 11, 2025524Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Evolution of Slot Machines: From Liberty Bell to Digital Dominance Capturing the attention of players for more than a hundred years, the history of slot machines have grown from basic mechanical devices to complex electronic digital ones offering players the chance to turn a few bucks into riches in the game of risk/reward. From…

Kentucky Derby Odds and Breakdown

Bets, Blog, Gambling, Horse Racing, NewsApril 30, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The 2025 Kentucky Derby Odds and Breakdown As the 2025 Kentucky Derby approaches, anticipation and excitement build around the annual “Run for the Roses,” a tradition that has seen countless triumphs and heart-stopping upsets. The thrill of the Kentucky Derby captivates the ardent racing enthusiast as well as the casual fan. Understanding the horses, their…

A Journey Down The Track: The Kentucky Derby

Bets, Gambling, Horse RacingApril 29, 20251KViews 0Likes 1Comment

The Rich History of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Every first Saturday in May, the world turns its eyes toward Louisville, Kentucky, where a spectacle of speed, elegance, and tradition unfolds—The Kentucky Derby. Being a fan of both the historian and racing side, I can’t help but be caught up in the history and…