Triple Crown Races Uganda

 

Dark Horses and Longshots to Watch Out For

As the 2025 Triple Crown races approach, there are several dark horses and longshots to keep an eye on. While the favorites always get the most attention, upsets and surprises are common in horse racing, and bettors who do their research and take calculated risks can often reap big payouts.

The Kentucky Derby, the first race of the Triple Crown, is known for producing longshot winners, 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 Kentucky Derby but has shown promise in other races, including a second-place finish in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Keepmeinmind is currently listed at around 20-1, but could be a smart choice for bettors looking for a longshot with potential.

Another dark horse to consider is Dream Shake, who won his debut in impressive fashion before finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. Dream Shake has shown speed and talent and could be a contender in the Triple Crown races, especially if he continues to improve.

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

Finally, in the Belmont Stakes, the third and final race of the Triple Crown, one horse to watch is Known Agenda, who won the Grade 1 Florida Derby earlier this year. Known Agenda has shown impressive speed and stamina and could be a strong contender in the Belmont, especially if he can handle the longer distance.

While favorites like Essential Quality, Hot Rod Charlie and Life Is Good are expected to be among the top contenders in the Triple Crown races, bettors who are willing to take a chance on dark horses and longshots could potentially reap big payouts. As always, it's important to do your research and consider factors such as recent form, jockey, trainer and track conditions when placing your bets.

Triple Crown Betting Tips

If you are looking for horse bets today, look no further. Prior to Justify's heroics in 2015 and last year (2022), it had been a long time since a champion had won the Triple Crown. As mentioned above, only 13 horses have ever accomplished the feat, which speaks to the difficulty of the competition. As a result, our expert tipsters have put together a horse betting guide for Triple Crown fans:

• Winners of the Kentucky Derby tend to run better than any other race. It is the longest dirt course and the perfect race to gauge the endurance of the thoroughbred.
• The smaller number of runners does not necessarily make horse racing easier to bet on. Some trainers pick their races and don't enter all three races.
• Always check the history of the horses, trainers and jockeys to determine their odds.

 

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