Take advantage of the many horse racing resources available before you go to the next live or telecast race. Learn the particular info about horse racing at the track you will be at or betting on. Also, find out more about the horse you want to bet on.

Horse racing information can also be used as a resource outside of gambling. You can take advantage of horse racing reference information before you jump into the industry. Use horse racing references and information before purchasing your next horse, find out food and proper care instructions and more.

To find the most helpful horse racing information for you:

1. Determine if you are planning to use your newly acquired horse racing information as research for gambling purposes.

2. Go into more in-depth horse racing research if you plan on making a horse purchase.

3. Make sure that you are well informed as to horse racing information resources if you plan to push your horse into the field of horse racing.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find out the most up-to-date horse racing info

Find a wealth of horse racing info from online versions of racing television channels as well as from sites devoted to information about horse racing.

I recommend: Check out the latest in horse racing from ESPN. There you can find the latest results and horse racing news. Look at events and more on the Horse Racing Channel's website. Also find international horse racing news on the site as well. Look at the latest horse racing schedules at All Horse Racing. Find out about horse racing handicapping from WinningPonies.

Find out horse racing information on the top races in the industry

Check out online or visit the top races in the U.S. to find out more horse racing information.

I recommend: Visit the annual Kentucky Derby, or watch the Kentucky Oaks the day before. Come celebrate the racing of the Preakness. Take to New York in June for the Belmont Stakes.

Use publications as your horse racing resources

Take advantage of horse racing resources in online and print magazines and other publications.

I recommend: Subscribe to or read the online version of The Blood-Horse Magazine. There you can find out about a variety of topics including breeding, horse health, ownership and more. Subscribe to or read the online work of American Turf Monthly, a monthly magazine that covers thoroughbred handicapping. Check out MAKING TRACKS, an annual publication for travelers and racing fans with information on thoroughbred racing and more. Take a look at the news headlines from Daily Racing Form.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Purchasing horse racing research does not guarantee a win, so gamble responsibly. To find a local Gamblers Anonymous near you, call their national office at (213) 386-8789.
• •  Betting on horse racing in the U.S. is sanctioned and regulated by state governments. So make sure that your operation is in proper working order with the correct authorities before your doors open to the public.