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Tacos and Trifectas: Theme Park Tacos, Del Mar Derby Longshot

Welcome to Tacos and Trifectas! Each week, America’s Best Racing’s Southern California correspondent Jose Contreras - @LosPonies to those who follow him on Twitter - will provide a taco review along with a selection that he will key in trifecta bets in hopes of winning some cash to buy more tacos! Contreras will map out a trifecta betting strategy for how to key his main pick and keep track of his return on investment (ROI), which was positive in 2017.

Stop back each week if you love tacos and want a trifecta play!

Kentucky Downs Primer: European-Style Turf Course is Racing Fan’s Dream

** This article first ran on Aug. 30, 2017, and has been updated to preview the 2018 meeting. **

One of the success stories in Thoroughbred racing over the past decade is located square on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line, surrounded by farmland, with the relentless bustle of I-65 within eyesight and earshot.

Five Places to Celebrate After the Travers Stakes in Saratoga

Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a significant portion of my summer in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Known for its world-class racing, Saratoga features more than just the most historic track in the country — it also features some epic nightlife, entertainment, and dining options.

SLIDESHOW: A Picture-Perfect TVG Pacific Classic Day

Del Mar celebrated the 28th running of the TVG Pacific Classic on Saturday, and fans flocked to the seaside track to witness world-class Breeders' Cup Win and You're In racing. America's Best Racing's Penelope Miller was on-hand to share the glamour, excitement, and beauty of Del Mar's biggest day of racing.

SLIDESHOW: Magical Million Day at Arlington

Arlington International Racecourse enjoyed perfect Chicago weather for its 36th running of the Arlington Million. Fans flocked to the scenic track to enjoy the Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" action as well as a day of fun on the Midwest track's most celebrated day of racing.

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