Now that I have my 1/ST Bet off-track wagering account, I started exploring all of the handicapping features. The first thing I noticed was that 1/ST Bet is a product of Express Bet, which is linked to Betmix handicapping software. Betmix offers advanced handicapping tools that uses data from Equibase. It is similar to Race […]

I have updated my on-track 1/St Bet account to allow off-track wagers. The process was easier than I expected. I first thought I would need to call in to make the account update, but I was able to do it online. I will still have to go to the local track to place wagers there, […]

On March 27th, 2026, Fanduel announced that it will be ending Fanduel TV by the end of the year. This means that on-track horse racing coverage will be ending. Horse racing coverage went downhill after TVG merged with Fanduel TV in 2022. Longtime announcers have been steadily leaving the network. With this latest announcement, many […]

This past Saturday, I played the late pick 4 at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita. I don’t usually do this, but both tracks had stakes races that I wanted to watch. At Gulfstream, they had the G3 Forward Gal, the Sweetest Chant Stakes and the G3 Holy Bull. At Santa Anita they had the […]

When I’m watching the horse races on Fanduel TV, I find myself tempted to place a wager on one of the races that wasn’t on my radar. This usually doesn’t end well. The commentators make a case for their favorite but also try to find something positive to say about every horse in the race. […]

On December 20th, 2026, I hit another pick 4 wager at Gulfstream Park. This was the second week in a row. Although the payout was less than the previous week, it still had a chance of being an even bigger payout. The first leg was won by a very low odds favorite. But I had […]

After a rough beginning to my 2025 horse betting season, I took a break from the sport in early July. I didn’t start again until late October. During that 4-month period I still made my weekly pick 4 selections but didn’t wager any money. I made a few adjustments to the data I was using […]

For this year’s Kentucky Derby I had high hopes of picking the winner for the second year in a row. I was getting a daily workout report from Equibase, so I decided to track the time figures for the contenders. I also wrote down the speed figures for the last three races, how they finished, […]

The writing is on the wall for the TVG Horse Racing app. An email was sent out on 2/26/25 stating that they are moving Money Back Special wagers to Fanduel Racing. The email also encourages TVG users to create an account on Fanduel. I followed the “Join Now” link and clicked on “Already Have A […]

In 2024 I have made over 80 virtual pick 4 wagers. A virtual wager is when you handicap a horse race and mark down your picks, but don’t bet any money. The idea is to try and hone your handicapping skills without risking your hard-earned cash. Some people will probably think that this is a […]