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Dark Horses and Longshots to Watch Out For

With the 2025 Triple Crown races on the horizon, some dark horses and long shots are worth watching. Although the heavy favorites get most of the hype in horse racing, upsets and surprises are commonplace in the sport. Bettors who do their research and risk a little of their bankroll on under-the-radar horses can reap some serious rewards.

The first race in the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby, has a long history of producing longshot winners. In fact, several horses (over the years, not just recently) have captured the roses at odds of 30-1 and higher. One horse to watch this year is Keepmeinmind (20-1), who finished seventh in the 2021 Run for the Roses, but was more impressive in other 2021 races. Most notably, he finished second in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. As a result, Keepmeinmind has the look of a promising longshot with potential. Remember, though, he's just one of many contenders to consider this year.

Another dark horse worth considering is Dream Shake, who made an impressive debut before finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. Dream Shake has shown that he has the speed and talent to be a contender in the Triple Crown races, and if he continues to improve, he could be a serious threat.

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

Finally, the final leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, is an event where Known Agenda is a horse to watch. He took the prestigious Florida Derby, a Grade 1 event, and won it rather handily. He has a lot of stamina, but also very interesting speed numbers. It remains to be seen how he handles the added distance of the Belmont,

Although horses like Essential Quality, Hot Rod Charlie, and Life Is Good are considered top contenders for the Triple Crown, bettors may find value in some of the less likely candidates for the title. 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 bets on today's horse races, your search ends here. Prior to 2015 and Justify's triumph in 2022, it had been a long time between Triple Crown wins. In fact, only 13 horses have accomplished this rare feat, which speaks to the difficulty of the contests that make up the Triple Crown. With that in mind, our expert tipsters have put together a horse betting guide for punters looking to bet on the Triple Crown:

• Winners of the Kentucky Derby typically perform better than winners of any other race. With its dirt surface, the Derby is the longest course a horse has to run and the best test of a thoroughbred's stamina.
• Betting on horse racing is not necessarily made easier by the reduced number of runners. Some horseplayers pick their races and do not enter all three.
• 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