
John Piassek
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by...
Gambling
Posted May 27th, 2022 ·
Piassek's Plays: Building a Bankroll on Preakness Day
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by...
Gambling
Posted May 17th, 2022 ·
Eyeing an Upset in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
As is tradition, the Preakness eve card at Pimlico Race Course is headlined by the Grade 2, $250,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. The race is named in tribute to George E. Mitchell,...
Gambling
Posted May 17th, 2022 ·
What You Need to Know Before You Go to the 2022 Preakness
Baltimore will be the center of the racing world this Saturday, when Pimlico plays host to the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes. Here’s what you need to know...
Events / Travel
Posted May 16th, 2022 ·
Stackin’ Cheddar: Recalling Afleet Alex’s Sizzling Stakes Debut at the Spa
This marks the latest edition of “Stackin’ Cheddar: Looking Back”, a new biweekly series on America’s Best Racing. Here, we’ll look back on an early race in the careers of some of the greatest...
Gambling
Posted May 16th, 2022 ·
Piassek's Plays: Betting for a Big Day at Big Sandy
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by...
Gambling
Posted May 13th, 2022 ·
Tips and Trends for Winning Money at Pimlico’s 2022 Spring Meet
On Thursday, May 12, the racing action in Maryland moves to Pimlico, one of the most historic racing venues in the country. Next Saturday, May 21, the venerable track will host the 147th edition of...
Gambling
Posted May 10th, 2022 ·
Piassek's Plays: 2022 Kentucky Derby Day Selections
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by...
Gambling
Posted May 5th, 2022 ·
2022 Kentucky Oaks Cheat Sheet: Get to Know the Horses
The $1.25 million Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race for 3-year-old fillies in the country.
Racing
Posted May 3rd, 2022 ·
Previewing the 2022 Monmouth Park Season: What's New at the Shore's Greatest Stretch
For many racing fans, opening day at Monmouth Park, in Oceanport, NJ, marks the unofficial start of summer. Since 1946, “the Shore’s Greatest Stretch” has been a showcase for some of the best...
Racing
Posted May 2nd, 2022 ·
Stackin’ Cheddar: Looking Back on Hall of Famer Rachel Alexandra’s First Win
This marks the latest edition of “Stackin’ Cheddar: Looking Back”, a new biweekly series on America’s Best Racing. Here, we’ll look back on an early race in the careers of some of the greatest...
Gambling
Posted May 2nd, 2022 ·
The Best Trainers Who Haven’t Won the Kentucky Derby
Every trainer dreams of winning the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. Since the first edition in 1875, 114 trainers have won the run for the roses, with Ben Jones and Bob Baffert tied...
Racing
Posted April 30th, 2022 ·