How to Bet on Triple Crown Races 2025 in South Africa

 

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 cash in on big payouts.

The Kentucky Derby, the first race in the Triple Crown, is known for producing longshot winners, with several horses over the years winning at odds of 30-1 or higher. One horse to watch out for this year is Keepmeinmind, who finished seventh in the 2021 Kentucky Derby but showed promise in other races, including a second-place finish in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes. Keepmeinmind is currently listed at odds of around 20-1 but could be a smart pick for bettors looking for a longshot with potential.

Another dark horse to consider is Dream Shake, who won his debut race 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 in the Triple Crown, one longshot to keep an eye on is Rombauer, who won the Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby earlier this year. Rombauer is currently listed at odds of around 30-1, but his impressive performance in the El Camino Real Derby suggests that 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 navigate 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 cash in on big payouts. As always, it's important to do your research and consider factors like recent form, jockey, trainer, and track conditions when placing your bets.

Triple Crown Betting Tips

Looking for horse bets today, well look no further. Before 2015 and last year’s (2022) heroics by Justify, it had been a long time since any champion won the Triple Crown. As already mentioned, only 13 horses have achieved this feat in the past, which speaks to the difficulty of the contest. As a result, our expert tipsters compiled a horse betting guide for the Triple Crown punters:

• Kentucky Derby winners generally perform better than any winners of the other racecourses. It is the longest dirt course and the perfect race to gauge the thoroughbred’s endurance.
• The fewer the number of runners does not necessarily make betting on horse race any easier. Some horse trainers pick their races and don’t participate in all three races.
• Always check the history of the horses, trainers and jockeys to establish their chances of winning.

 

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