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Shackleford (right) led wire-to-wire and held off Caleb’s Posse by a nose to win the 2012 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park with To Honor and Serve finishing third. Also on the card, Better Lucky won the Sands Point Stakes (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2012 Met Mile and Sands Point Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 10:53:29.

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Just as the Yankees have dominated the world of major league baseball, certain horse trainers and jockeys have won more than their share of horse races. Top trainers such as Bob Baffert who saddled this year’s runner up in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, Bodemeister, have won more than their share, but that isn’t always an indicator of future success. Despite starting sending 18 starters to post in the triple crown since 2003, only one of Mr. Baffert’s horses has managed to win. Yet he is fifth all time for wins in the prestigious races that can make a trainer.

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While there is no sure thing in horse racing and handicapping a race is always a unique challenge because no two races are exactly alike, there are some methods that have proven more successful than others over the years for finding the winner of the Belmont. Before you place any bets on the horses, however, you should be aware that wagering on sporting events is a risky business and you should never risk money you can’t afford to lose.

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I’t Tricky (left) caught pacesetter Cash for Clunkers to win the 2012 Ogden Phipps Handicap (G1) by 3/4 length Belmont Park on Memorial Day. Also on the card, favorite Contested led all the way to win the Acorn Stakes (G1) by 5 lengths over Zo Impressive. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2012 Ogden Phipps Handicap and Acorn Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 10:51:17.

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Handicapping horse races requires discipline and skills. In the military all recruits, no matter how high they may rise on the ladder of command, have to complete basic training. The skills, discipline, and knowledge acquired there are the foundation for all future actions and decisions. If you want to be able to make a profit handicapping and betting on horse races, you have to have a good foundation because it is one of the toughest things you’ll ever attempt.

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The Belmont Stakes is coming on June 9th, and Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another will be there trying to become the 12th Triple Crown winner and the first in 24 years. A few from the Derby who skipped the Preakness are back along with some fresh faces. Check out who is planning to come with profiles and photos.

2012 Belmont Stakes Contenders originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 at 17:47:02.

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Track stats are information about a race track that can help you to pick more winners and possibly to make a profit betting on horses. Naturally, as with any gambling activity, betting on horse races is risky, so proceed with caution and realize that any money wagered may be lost. The secret of good handicapping is to get the edge over the other horse players. What gives you an edge? Information is the most powerful tool any person can have when competing against other gamblers.

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Horse racing is a hugely popular sport all over the world. If you have considered becoming a racehorse owner, check out these three reasons why this is such a great thing to do.

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An indepth look at thoroughbred race horse I’ll Have Another, who will try to become the 12th Triple Crown winner on June 9 in the Belmont Stakes, along with his owner Paul Reddam, trainer Doug O’Neill, and jockey Mario Gutierrez. Also included are links to all of my photos of I’ll Have Another.

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 19:54:58.

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Handicapping horse races is tough enough without shooting yourself in the foot every time you try to pick a winner or separate the contenders. Yet many people do that very thing without realizing it. If you’ve been losing for years and haven’t radically changed your methods of picking winners, how do you expect to make a profit betting on horses?

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