Triple Crown Races Tanzania

 

Dark Horses and Longshots to Watch Out For

When we look ahead to the 2025 Triple Crown races, we see several dark horses and longshots to watch. Of course, the favorites - the horses expected to win - get most of the pre-race hype. But even they sometimes get upset. Four times in the last 48 years, a horse has won the first two legs of the Triple Crown only to lose it in the Belmont Stakes.

The Kentucky Derby, the first race of the Triple Crown, has a history of producing winning longshots, with several horses winning at odds of 30-1 or more over the years. One horse to watch this year is Keepmeinmind, who finished seventh in the 2021 version of the Derby, but has shown promise in other races leading up to this one, including a very competitive second in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Keepmeinmind is currently hanging around 20-1, but the son of Laoban may be a better choice than that to save a few bucks for other bets in future races.

Another dark horse to consider is Dream Shake. He won his debut in impressive fashion and then finished fourth in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. Dream Shake has shown speed and talent. If he continues to improve, he could be a serious contender in the Triple Crown races.

One longshot to watch in the Preakness Stakes, the second race of the Triple Crown, is Rombauer, who won the Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby earlier this year. He is currently listed at around 30-1. But his impressive performance in the El Camino Real Derby suggests he could surprise bettors in the Preakness.

In the Belmont Stakes, the final race of the Triple Crown, one horse to watch is Known Agenda, who triumphed in the Grade 1 Florida Derby a few months ago. Known Agenda has shown every indication that he has both the speed and stamina to be a serious contender in the Belmont. Especially if he can stay mentally focused over the distance, which is longer than any of the other American Classics.

The variables that make up a successful racehorse are largely known and understood. They include bloodline and the various ways a successful sire or dam can be part of the equation, both before and after birth. This is what racing people and those who bet on races understand by conformation. In addition, they know something about the conditions of the race itself-distance, track surface, turns (or not), and so forth-that can give a horse a competitive edge or work against it. Understanding these factors allows bettors to make informed decisions.

Triple Crown Betting Tips

Looking for today's horse bets? Look no further. Between 2015 and Justify's heroics last year (2022), it had been a long time since a champion had won the Triple Crown. As mentioned, only 13 horses have ever accomplished the feat, which speaks to the difficulty of the competition. With that in mind, our experts have put together a horse betting guide for Triple Crown fans.

• The winners of the Kentucky Derby usually outshine the winners of other tracks. The Derby is run on the longest dirt track. It is run 10 furlongs, making the race essentially an exercise in endurance for the horse. At the same time, having fewer runners doesn't necessarily make betting on horse races any easier. Some trainers seem to pick their spots and don't run in all three races.
• Determine the likelihood of a win by examining the past performance of the horses, trainers, and jockeys.

 

Past Triple Crown Winners

Year	Horse
2018	Justify
2015	American Pharoah
1978	Affirmed
1977	Seattle Slew
1973	Secretariat
1948	Citation
1946	Assault
1943	Count Fleet
1941	Whirlaway
1937	War Admiral
1935	Omaha
1930	Gallant Fox
1919	Sir Barton