Rowan Ward

The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff happens Saturday, November 2 at Del Mar Racetrack in sunny southern California. It covers 1 ⅛ miles on the dirt, and drew a field of the leading dirt route fillies and mares in the country. If you enjoy betting horse races, or you’re even curious, the Distaff and the […]

The 2024 Belmont Stakes is coming up Saturday, June 8!  The race will be a little different this year: instead of covering its traditional 1 ½ miles at Belmont Park, which is currently under construction, it will instead cover 1 ¼ miles on the Saratoga dirt. Even with the different course and distance, the race […]

The 2024 Kentucky Derby is coming up Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs! It is the most iconic horse race of the year in America: 20 horses go 1 ¼ miles for the chance at a $5 million purse, the iconic blanket of roses, and a place in horse racing history. Betting the Kentucky Derby […]

The $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) is one of the most important races of the year, and it is coming up Saturday, January 27 at Gulfstream Park! The race covers 1 ⅛ miles on the Gulfstream dirt, and twelve main-field horses plus one alternate have been invited to enter the race. It features a […]