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Graded stakes represent elite thoroughbred horse races in the United States where the top horses come from around the world to compete against the best - and win the largest purses. Races must meet minimum requirements and are assigned one of four grades - I, II, III, or “listed”.

Jockeys may appear to rally their steeds for victory, but what if they're really setting the stage for a surprising turn of events? Here's how jockeys hook horses and how to spot the cheats.

Horses love to run, making them a perfect fit for racing competition. Here's everything you need to know about horses to assist. you in your handicapping process.

Those magical numbers handicappers use (whether they admit it or not) to rank horses in a summary fashion. There are a variety to choose from but the big ones are Beyer, Bris, and TimeformUS.