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Fierceness The Favorite: Breaking Down The 2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Field

Ahead of Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, PlayNY breaks down the entire field to help set the stage for New York bettors.

Posted on: April 29, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

Horse racing starting gate at Saratoga Race Course, which will host the 2024 Belmont Stakes.

Once-In-A-Lifetime Stop At Saratoga Sets Up Once-In-A-Lifetime Belmont Stakes Experience

For the first time ever, the Belmont Stakes takes place at Saratoga Race Course, setting up a once-in-a-lifetime weekend around horse racing history.

Posted on: May 31, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

Image of DraftKings' Johnny Avello, who looks back on Saratoga Race Course as the 2024 Belmont Stakes approaches.

Hall Of Famer Johnny Avello Returns To Home Turf As Saratoga Readies For Belmont Stakes

Hall of Famer Johnny Avello has plenty of horse racing memories in Saratoga. Now the DraftKings legend is ready to add more memories at the Belmont Stakes.

Posted on: June 6, 2024 | | Dave Bontempo

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From Longshot Winners To Top Trainers, New York Ties Abound Ahead Of 2023 Kentucky Derby

From trainers grooming top horses in the field to longshot winners leading up to the race, New York ties abound as the 2023 Kentucky Derby approaches.

Posted on: May 1, 2023 | | Dave Bontempo

It’s Knicks Go Time: Can He Defend Pegasus World Cup Title To Go Out On Top?

Knicks Go looks to become first horse to successfully defend Pegasus World Cup title, and other New York horse betting insights.

Posted on: January 26, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo