# GradedStakes

> Independent horse-racing reference publication: major race guides,
> graded-stakes education, and plain-English wagering explainers.
> Educational content only; no picks, no guaranteed outcomes.

## Race guides and reference

- [Major race guides](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races)
- [Kentucky Derby](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/kentucky-derby)
- [Kentucky Oaks](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/kentucky-oaks)
- [Preakness Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/preakness-stakes)
- [Belmont Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/belmont-stakes)
- [Travers Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/travers-stakes)
- [Haskell Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/haskell-stakes)
- [Fountain of Youth Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/fountain-of-youth-stakes)
- [Jim Dandy Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/jim-dandy-stakes)
- [Whitney Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/whitney-stakes)
- [Metropolitan Handicap / Met Mile](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/metropolitan-handicap)
- [Stephen Foster Stakes](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/stephen-foster-stakes)
- [Breeders' Cup Classic](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-classic)
- [Breeders' Cup Distaff](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-distaff)
- [Breeders' Cup Turf](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-turf)
- [Breeders' Cup Sprint](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-sprint)
- [Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-juvenile-fillies)
- [Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-filly-and-mare-turf)
- [Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup-turf-sprint)
- [Los Alamitos Futurity, formerly the Hollywood Futurity and CashCall Futurity](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/los-alamitos-futurity)
- [Triple Crown series guide](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/triple-crown)
- [All 14 Breeders' Cup races](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/breeders-cup)
- [US graded stakes list, explained](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/graded-stakes-list)
- [Famous US racetracks reference](https://www.gradedstakes.com/races/us-racetracks)

## Wagering education

- [Betting basics library](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting)
- [Bet types explained](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/horse-racing-bet-types)
- [How pari-mutuel odds work](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/how-horse-racing-odds-work)
- [How to read past performances](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/how-to-read-past-performances)
- [Exacta box cost calculator](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/exacta-box-cost)
- [Trifecta box cost calculator](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/trifecta-box-cost)
- [Superfecta box cost tables](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/superfecta-box-cost)
- [Scratches and refunds](https://www.gradedstakes.com/betting/scratches-and-refunds)
- [Graded stakes explained](https://www.gradedstakes.com/guides/graded-stakes-explained)
- [Eclipse Awards explained](https://www.gradedstakes.com/guides/eclipse-awards)
- [Black type and listed races](https://www.gradedstakes.com/guides/black-type-and-listed-races)
- [Race classes explained](https://www.gradedstakes.com/guides/race-classes-explained)
- [Racing distances explained: furlongs, miles, lengths](https://www.gradedstakes.com/guides/racing-distances-explained)
- [Horse racing terms glossary](https://www.gradedstakes.com/glossary)

## Podcast

- [The GradedStakes Podcast and full transcripts](https://www.gradedstakes.com/podcast)
- [Podcast RSS feed](https://www.gradedstakes.com/podcast/rss.xml)

## Trust

- [Editorial standards](https://www.gradedstakes.com/editorial-standards)
- [Responsible wagering](https://www.gradedstakes.com/responsible-wagering)
- [Affiliate disclosure](https://www.gradedstakes.com/affiliate-disclosure)