The image of a horse race in politics has a long history. The Boston Journal, for example, used it in its election coverage as early as 1888. Critics have long criticized the image and the methods used by journalists and pollsters in covering election campaigns. As a result, Atkin and Gaudino have criticized journalists’ treatment of campaigns as horse races. The horse race image continues to be a controversial subject in the media today.
Group show parlay
A group show parlay is a fun way to bet on horse races. Each member of the group contributes $5, and each person then picks one horse in each race. If that first horse wins, the money is parlayed into the next race.
Santa Anita Handicap
The Santa Anita Handicap is a graded stakes race that’s held at Santa Anita Park. In the past, it has been won by Game On Dude, Lava Man, and John Henry. In addition, two horses have won it back-to-back, including Game On Dude.
Dubai World Cup
The Dubai World Cup horse race takes place on the Dubai race track, and it’s one of the richest in the world. But which of the five runners will come out on top? It’s a tough choice, but there are several contenders worth noting.
Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is a classic horse race, first run in 1873. The race was named for Maryland Governor Oden Bowie. The race originally measured a mile and a half. The winner of that first race was My Sheba, which won by a margin of 10 lengths. In 2004, Smarty Jones won the race by an even greater margin, by 11 lengths.
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is a horse race with a purse of $1.5 million and is one of the most prestigious races in the world. The race is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. Usually, the winner of the Kentucky Derby or Preakness Stakes runs in the Belmont Stakes.
Triple Crown races
The Triple Crown horse races have become more popular over the years. The on-track attendance has reached record highs and the wagering has increased dramatically. However, the popularity of the races has also led to some concerns.