Derek Simon

Derek Simon

Joined: Jun 5, 2025

Derek Simon has been a writer and gambler (not necessarily in that order) for over 30 years. His work has appeared in magazines and on websites like CBS Sports, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, TwinSpires, Forbes, Motley Fool, and in restrooms across the country. He resides in Florida with his wife, kids, and seven furry friends.

Secretariat Park opened on Nov. 11, 2023, the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's arrival at Claiborne Farm following an illustrious racing career.

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See how ChatGPT tabbed a 52-1 longshot and helped turn a $9 bet into a $3K+ score at Churchill Downs on Belmont Stakes Day.

Belmont Stakes

The 157th running of the Belmont stakes is tonight at 7:04 ET.

Jun 2, 2025; Saratoga, NY, USA; A general view of the Belmont Stakes signage at Saratoga Race Course. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Belmont Stakes

Eight horses will compete at Saratoga on Saturday for the 2025 Belmont Stakes

May 17, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up is lead into the winners circle after winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Belmont Stakes

Here's why betting Journalism in the Belmont could burn horse racing fans.