The “Must- Reads” if you are a horse racing fan!

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.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt H – The Jockey’s Showcase

Justin Phillip and Valezquez

A grade 1 thoroughbred horse racing event held at Saratoga Race Course at the Saratoga Springs witnessed the classic example of how jockey’s skills pay-off at a given race.  The Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Handicap was named after well known owner who had served as the chairman of the Now York Association Board.

The six furlong sprint was won by Justin Phillip who had missed the title last year by a neck. August 4 the dark bay colt defeated Bahamian Squall, Gentlemen’s Bet and Delaunay. Even though I had my favorite as Gentlemen’s Bet, Justin Phillip gave a run for his life!

The five year old son of First Samurai and Ava Knowsthecode, trained by Steven Asmusssen was seen to fight out to victory when jockey John Valezquez kicked him into gear after the turn for home; sidelining his competition into the inside he ran the outside at the final sixteenth, timing 1:08.59 with a two length victory.

Other experienced jockey were Luis Saez aboard runner up Bahamian Squall, Joel Rosario leading Gentlemen’s Bet into third, Rosie Napravnik partnered with Delaunay placing forth and Javier Castellano leading Caixa Eletronica into fifth .

All of the above mentioned jockeys were at their best during this race however, the winner Valezquez was particularly happy with his running.

In a news article given by Horse Blood, Valezquez had said; "The speed developed the way I expected it would," Velazquez reported. "I was right behind those two horses (Gentlemen's Bet and Delaunay), and I was aware of the horse that was inside (Bahamian Squall), so I kind of got him pinned down in there. I made my move around the three-sixteenths pole, and he responded."

Winning his first title from a career of 5 starts, the five year old had recently been run down by Bahamian Squall at the Calder Casino & Race Course at the Smile Sprint Handicap dated July 6.

Reading about the talented Valezquez, I tried my hand being a jockey at fantasy horse race game. Predominantly, I preferred being the trainer playing the game online, but this time I am willing to take on the challenge as a jockey to my champion horses.

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The Leading Jockey this week is Marco who has been playing with Horse Racing Fantasy since 1 year and 21 weeks; he has raced 4,067 races mastering the game!

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Train to be the Best

The son of legendary Curlin is set for the Jim Dandy Stakes, July 27.  Palace Malice a dark bay identified by the small star on his forehead is an American Thoroughbred known for his 2013 Belmont Stakes win followed by Oxbow and Orb. Sired by Curlin and Dam Palace Rumor, this stallion is a great mix of breed fooled on May 2, 2010 making him a three year old this year.

Preparing himself for the Grade 2 Stakes at Saratoga Race Course he clocked 00:49.77 over four furlongs, making it the 34th quickest of 95 at the distance on the morning of July 21, when he was seen at his fifth workout since his victory at Belmont on June 8.

The Jim Dandy Stakes that is ran as the late July Sunday event at the Saratoga race course was inaugurated in the year 1964. Open to three year olds and above, it distances over 9 furlongs. Named after the colt called Jim Dandy who had won the Travers Stakes in 1930, this event will be in its 50th running this year.

I am hoping to see a great amount of action and my eyes is on Palace Malice. The trio of the jockey-trainer-race horse is at its best with trainer Tod Pletcher, Jockey Mike E. Smith and Palace Malice, and I am hoping to see him set the race straight by his win!

Remembering his “suicidal” pace at the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs I am assuming there is going to be pressure among the rest of the participants!

Even though the real thrill of horse racing remains at the tracks, it is however possible to bring the race to you. While you sit at home and experience an entertaining virtual game played online, you can feel the adrenaline rush with the 3D horse racing fantasy game. You can plan practices as a trainer or be the name on the leader board as the jockey winning the most prestigious races of all times.

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Why we do – what we do!

It has always been my dream to own a horse and race it at the big stake races. For most people like me and our game developer, participating in a racing event as an owner is next to impossible. Keeping aside the affordability, ample amount of knowledge about racing is needed to participate let alone winning. Considering all these aspect we decided to dive into the gaming industry – the best pastime for most of America, we saw immense opportunity to unite racing fans from around the Globe, by building a game that allows everyone who has an interest in horse racing to participate in the sport!

Our game gives you an opportunity to fulfill all your fantasy related to horse racing. Here you can breed, own, train, race your own horse and bet on the same fictitiously. The features of the game include; Horse Race Game, Jockey Racing Game, Owner/Trainer Horse Racing Game and the Race Horse Betting Game.

Horse Racing Game, you can play as an individual, with friends and family or play online with a large community of horse racing fantasy fans.  This free computer horse racing game is easy to download and user friendly with a whole lot of instruction guiding you at every step of the game, if you are a novice.  The 3D graphics and 180+ race tracks with over 4000 champion race horses of past and present makes this game one of the best of a kind.

The Jockey Racing Game lets you become a jockey and control your horse to lead it to victory. Past performance records enables you to assess the competition, judge the pace and decide when to hold back and throttle ahead when necessary. A 9-angle camera view with photo finish shots makes the race more life-like, not missing out on any aspect of the event.

When you are limited by currency, it’s time for you to play the Race Horse Betting Game, where you can place your bets fictitiously and win real prizes and awards. Prepare a race and bet on a particular horse to see it win.

The Owner/Trainer Games on the other hand is all about setting a schedule for the workout of your race horse, selecting races to enter, and preparing strategy for a successful racing career. Get the real feel of what trainers and owners go through to see their runners become champions at the top stake races like Belmont Stakes, Preakness or the Kentucky Derby along with other famous racing events that are available on HorseRaceGame.

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Belmont Stakes 2013 witnessed the unexpected this year, Palace Malice steals the show being the seventh horse since 2000 to win Belmont after running in Derby and then skipping the Preakness. Experience the thrill; get a chance to race your horse at the top Stakes past and present.

Belmont Stakes 2013 saw the rise of a stallion that placed 12th in Kentucky Derby against Orb and Oxbow who were left to trail behind in the Belmont Stakes on June 8, 2013.

Palace Malice took horse racing fans by surprise by winning the 2013 Belmont Stakes, defeating the Kentucky Derby winner Orb and Preakness winner Oxbow by 31/4 lengths this was definitely  a race to watch.

With the start of the race, Frac Daddy charged out an early lead, with Giant Finish and Freedom child following close behind. Palace Malice ha a clean start as did Oxbow and Orb. At the penultimate turn, Oxbow took lead with Palice Malice at third position.

It was at the final turn, where Oxbow and orb were trailing behind while Mike Smith charged Palace Malice to go full ahead as if shot out of a cannon. Incognito followed fourth in the race being lead by Irad Ortiz Jr.

Tod Pletcher’s other two, Revolutionary and Unlimited Budget placed fifth and sixth respectively. The 12th Place finish by Pletcher - trained Palace Malice, did not create too much of a buzz for the bay colored Stallion sired by Curlin. Even though he had his lead from the start and had set a very fast pace, fastest initial quarter- and half-miles in Derby history, a pace that was described as “suicidal”, but was over taken and finally placed 12th with Orb winning the race.

Palace Malice secures his place in history being the seventh horse since 2000 to win Belmont after running in Derby and then skipping the Preakness.

The unexpected results of a horse racing event has always been the thrill of the game. An expert trainer and a jockey who knows his horse often lead the way to victory. At HorseRaceGame we try to create a similar kind of thrill for our players, simulating race horses with care and precision gives our players a life-like visual of the race.

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