Better knowledge on the terms used in horse racing betting will help the amateur win more often. For instance, what does the term "bomber" refer to?

Feb 4, 2012 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

Early family breeders of harness racers included Justin Morgan, the Clays, and Richard Eldrige, who bred Mambrino Chief, whose progeny rivaled Hambletonian.

Feb 2, 2012 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

Alfeet Alex's Preakness Stakes was a story of triumph over near catastrophe and of Alex's Lemonade Stand for the thirsty throngs of Triple Crown onlookers.

Feb 2, 2012 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

The New York Racing Association, one of American racing's leading companies, has admitted to overcharging on its takeout from winning exotic bets.

Dec 22, 2011 – Paul-John Ramos

On the 19th of November 2011, a day that brought tears to the eyes of even hardened jump racing fans, one of the best chasers ever seen returned to action.

Nov 28, 2011 – Paula Sainthouse

Perfect Shirl's victory in the 2011 BC Filly and Mare Turf on November 4 thrilled trainer Roger Attfield and Canadian owner-breeder Charles Fipke.

Nov 8, 2011 – Terry McNamee

On the last day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival Kim Kardashian didn't show, but the crowd got to watch the girl they'd come to see strut her stuff.

Nov 4, 2011 – Jo Jackson

Jockeys in their bright racing silks add a festive air to any racecourse. However, the primary purpose of racing colors is not aesthetic but practical.

Nov 3, 2011 – Sara Walker

Switch and Havre de Grace are entered elsewhere, leaving the field wide open for the 2011 Ladies Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky

Nov 1, 2011 – Terry McNamee

Thoroughbreds Frankel and Goldikova have finished outstanding seasons in Europe. But Goldikova will seek a fourth straight Breeders' Cup win in America.

Oct 28, 2011 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

While Arc winner Danedream is skipping the Breeders' Cup, there is no shortage of great fillies and mares likely to enter this year's BC Ladies' Classic.

Oct 22, 2011 – Terry McNamee

Columbus, Ohio, native David Miller captured the Little Brown Jug with Big Bad John for Ohio connections after nailing the Jugette by a whisker-thin margin.

Oct 17, 2011 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

In America, it is a big deal when a filly takes on colts in the Triple Crown. But in Canada, fillies not only enter these big races, they often win.

Oct 4, 2011 – Terry McNamee

Europe's richest flat race takes place on Sunday 2nd October at Longchamp racecourse, Paris. 16 runner's line up for this prestigious race.

Oct 1, 2011 – Steve Boxall

The 3-day Cambridgeshire meeting gets underway this Thursday at Newmarket, the highlight of which is the Cambridgeshire Handicap on Saturday.

Sep 21, 2011 – Mike Godfrey

Fox Hill Farms owner Rick Porter let Havre de Grace go in the Woodward Stakes, where she joined Rachel Alexandra as just the second historic female victor.

Sep 17, 2011 – BarbaraAnne Helberg

Europe's richest sprint handicap, the Ayr Gold Cup takes centre stage in the UK this coming weekend.

Sep 13, 2011 – Mike Godfrey

On the afternoon of Saturday 10th September 2011, both the English and Irish St Leger's were run at Doncaster and The Curragh respectively.

Sep 10, 2011 – Mike Godfrey

Julie Krone turns back the years to win the Leger Legends Stakes at Doncaster

Sep 7, 2011 – Mike Godfrey

The St Leger is the oldest of the 5 classics, run over the longest course, making up the 3rd leg of the English Triple Crown.

Sep 6, 2011 – Mike Godfrey