A wealth of online horse racing information can be accessed through a variety of Web sites, which we'll take a closer look at a little later. These sites will often include the features you are looking for like entries and race results, updated news, handicapping tools, contests, community forums and much more.
There are a few of these sites that are considered “must reads” by all involved, including general fans, industry participants and seasoned handicappers alike. Below we'll take a look at a few of the most popular sites currently on offer for online horse racing information, and explain what exactly they provide and why it's pertinent.
DRF.COM—This is the site of Daily Racing Form, which is the original chronicler of the American Turf. Founded in 1894 in Chicago, this publication continues to provide horse players with valuable information each racing day through features like past performances, workout reports and exclusive owner, trainer and jockey interviews.
Bloodhorse.com—This is the signature site of Blood-Horse Publishing, which is widely recognized as the Thoroughbred industry's most respected trade publication. Bloodhorse.com compliments Blood-Horse magazine, which was founded in 1916 and currently publishes once a week. It covers all facets of the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry with breaking news, sire lists, farm management, pedigree profiles, medication issues, investigative reports and a host of other information.
Equidaily.com—This is a wonderful site that aggregates online horse racing news from a wide variety of sources, including general new sites and sites that are focused on the sport of horse racing. This site is a must visit for general race fans looking to keep abreast of the sport's happenings.
Paulickreport.com—This site also aggregates horse racing news from around the Web, but in addition also offers the well-respected insight of its founder, Ray Paulick, who was once the Editor-in-Chief of The Blood-Horse. There are also guest commentaries penned by some of the sport's most high-profile participants. This site is considered a leading independent voice on the sport of horse racing and it also boasts an active community that share their insights.
Followhorseracing.com—This site was launched a couple years by The Jockey Club, which is the principal governing organization of the sport and the steward of the Thoroughbred Stud Book, as part of its America's Best Racing initiative to help attract new fans. Among other things, there are blogs from many of the sport's leading experts, previews and recaps of big stakes races, and a Racing 101 section to help new fans learn about the sport.
Equibase.com—Equibase is the official database of Thoroughbred racing, so this is the place to go for all of your statistical needs. There are entries, results, race replays, past performances and free online horse racing handicapping contests with cash prizes. You can also look up the leading jockeys and trainers at each individual racetrack and nationally.
Horse racing is a sport that lends itself to the Internet era because of its vast array of statistics, and the fact horse racing is built on the premise of having an opinion (think betting). Look to these sites for your online horse racing information and you'll quickly become a seasoned fan of the sport.
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