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Picking The Right Kentucky Derby Hero 1

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Dara Cruz

The Kentucky Derby will hold its 145th edition on May 04, 2019 in the dirt track of Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. All horse racing fans are expecting to see a lot of three-year-old thoroughbred racers to compete in the Grade 1 Stakes category. This year’s edition of the Kentucky Derby will also hold the toughest contenders of horse racers across the country.

While there are lots of options to look and choose who should be the real Kentucky winner is, it important that you bet for the odds you think will be in favor. It is true that there are several factors you need to consider especially when picking the right horse winner. By simply doing your research while we are a few weeks away from Kentucky will still help you in taking part in profitable betting.

Hence, as you go along and do your research in line with the probability and statistics of winning of your horse entry, we’d like to add up some essential ingredients you can apply to make sure you pick the right Kentucky Derby winner. These tips will also ensure you that you can take part in a more bankable type of betting. Let’s get it started!

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Owning a Horse – What You Need to Know 0

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Dara Cruz

owning horsePlaying the sports or being a part in the betting shouldn’t be your only focus, especially if you are about to own a horse or is planning to own one. Before buying an equine companion at home, you should first know the things that you need to learn about the basics of good horse care.

In order to make the horse be in its best ability and good condition, its owner should be aware of a horse’s health condition and vital status as part of one’s responsibility in raising a horse — especially if the horse is planned to be joined in a competition such as the Pegasus world cup. Want to know how to take good care of your equine pal? Here’s how:

Preparing the Horse’s Area

Your horse needs a proper place to stay, right? Its environment heavily contributes on its health and wellness, thus at the very least provide its needs such as making sure that its pasture is free from hazards like holes, loose wire fences, and rusty farm machinery.

Add it up with safe fencings, like using plastic, wooden, mesh wire fencing or vinyl rails. You take these safety area precautions so that your horse is free from injuries obtained from harmful fencing. Read the rest of this entry →

  • Vintage Athlete of the Month

    • Mickey Lolich: 1968 World Series Hero
      October 2, 2024 | 3:00 pm
      Mickey Lolich

      The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most celebrated pitchers in Detroit Tigers history and will forever be remembered for his heroic performance in the 1968 World Series.

      Mickey Lolich is remembered for his durability, resilience, and ability to deliver in clutch situations. Known for his powerful left arm and an almost superhuman capacity to pitch complete games, Lolich etched his name in baseball history with his stellar performance in the 1968 World Series, leading the Tigers to a championship. His career, spanning from 1963 to 1979, was defined by consistency, longevity, and an unyielding competitive spirit. Lolich may not have the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, but his achievements on the mound have earned him a lasting legacy in the annals of Major League Baseball.

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