Dave Bontempo, Author at Horse Racing News & Events

Recovering Gambling Addict Ted Hartwell Continues To Support Recovery For Problem Gamblers

Former pro poker player Ted Hartwell provides support to problem gamblers through National Council on Problem Gambling programs.

Posted on: March 21, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

march is problem gambling awareness month

A Trifecta Of Tough Love — Insider Betting And Problem Gambling Awareness Converge To Protect The Public Interest

Problem Gambling Awareness Month collides with two instances of insider betting, one in horse racing and one in the NFL.

Posted on: March 21, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Oaklawn Holds The Biggest Purses This Weekend With The Essex And Whitmore On Saturday

Oaklawn Park has two six-figure purses on the table, seeing rematches in the Essex and the Whitmore. There are no Derby Prep races this week.

Posted on: March 18, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Heavy Rains In The Forecast Could Lead To A Slog For Tampa Bay Downs Runners

Heavy rains mean sloppy track conditions at Tampa Bay on Saturday, while long shots are making bank at Charles Town.

Posted on: March 10, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Horses come out of the gate at Gulfstream Park.

Top-Tier Racing Heads 1/ST Saturday Slate

Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita will host the first-ever 1/ST Saturday event with two power-packed, stakes-filled days of horse racing action.

Posted on: March 3, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

It’s Raining Bens, Hallelujah — A PlayFecta Roundup Of All The Big Money Action Happening This Weekend

While all eyes are on the Derby prep Rebel Stakes, the world's most expensive race — the Saudi Cup — is worth keeping an eye on as well.

Posted on: February 24, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Risen Star, Barbara Fritchie And Hyacinth Are Putting The Pieces Together For An Array Of Top Racing And Big Purses

Hyacinth and the Risen Star headline the weekend's Derby prep races as the Rainbow Pick 6 jackpot nears a mandatory payout at Gulfstream.

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Need Not Be Present To Win — Here’s A Look At The Weekend’s Top Horse Races

Rounding up the horse races for our Saturday Fecta-cular, we take a look at what's happening at tracks across the country.

Posted on: February 12, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

Top Jockeys And Trainers Coast To Coast Are Warming Up For A Saturday Fecta-cular All Around

For bettors who like to dabble in exotic bets, this weekend's horse races provide a number of options with the potential for big payouts.

Posted on: February 4, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

With All Eyes On The $3 Million Pegasus World Cup, Bettors Should Look To The Undercard For Some Excitement On The Turf

The turf race at this weekend's Pegasus World Cup is worth betting. A 12-horse field of similarly matched contenders makes for some drama.

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Dave Bontempo

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Posts by Dave Bontempo:

Recovering Gambling Addict Ted Hartwell Continues To Support Recovery For Problem Gamblers

A Trifecta Of Tough Love — Insider Betting And Problem Gambling Awareness Converge To Protect The Public Interest

Oaklawn Holds The Biggest Purses This Weekend With The Essex And Whitmore On Saturday

Heavy Rains In The Forecast Could Lead To A Slog For Tampa Bay Downs Runners

Top-Tier Racing Heads 1/ST Saturday Slate

It’s Raining Bens, Hallelujah — A PlayFecta Roundup Of All The Big Money Action Happening This Weekend

Risen Star, Barbara Fritchie And Hyacinth Are Putting The Pieces Together For An Array Of Top Racing And Big Purses

Need Not Be Present To Win — Here’s A Look At The Weekend’s Top Horse Races

Top Jockeys And Trainers Coast To Coast Are Warming Up For A Saturday Fecta-cular All Around

With All Eyes On The $3 Million Pegasus World Cup, Bettors Should Look To The Undercard For Some Excitement On The Turf

Big Names, Big Fields, Big Purses Make For Big Racing This Weekend

‘Win And You’re In’ Races Provide Breeders’ Cup Players A Solid Preview

Go Big Or Go Small, But Whatever You Do, Head To The Track This Weekend For Impressive Lineups

The ‘War By The Shore’ Attracts 8 Entries For $1 Million Haskell

Here For The Views — Saturday’s Race Card Is A Sweeping Panorama Of Betting Potential

Talk About A Long Shot — Rich Strike Rallies For Stunning Upset To Win 2022 Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Top Horses, Favorites And Profiles

Road to the Kentucky Derby — Blue Grass Stakes Preview And Top Win Contenders

Road To The Kentucky Derby — Santa Anita Derby Preview And Top Win Contenders

Betting Strategies: 100-Point Kentucky Derby Prep Races Offer Big Fields, Big Value