Where to Bet, Where We Get Our Data
Licensed wagering platforms and the data sources behind every card we handicap.
Wagering Platforms
Advance deposit wagering (ADW) sites where you can actually place a bet. Availability varies by state — check that a platform operates legally where you live before signing up.
TVG
One of the largest ADW platforms in the U.S., with live streaming and wagering across hundreds of tracks.
Visit TVG →TwinSpires
Churchill Downs' wagering platform — currently the largest ADW by market share in the U.S.
Visit TwinSpires →FanDuel Racing
FanDuel's dedicated horse racing wagering app, integrated with their broader sportsbook platform.
Visit FanDuel Racing →Xpressbet
Long-running ADW platform with coverage across major North American tracks.
Visit Xpressbet →1st Bet Pro (DRF)
Daily Racing Form's wagering platform, paired with their handicapping data and past performances.
Visit 1st Bet Pro →1/ST BET
The Stronach Group's wagering platform, covering Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, Pimlico, and more.
Visit 1/ST BET →NYRA Bets
The official wagering platform of the New York Racing Association — Saratoga, Belmont Park, and Aqueduct.
Visit NYRA Bets →Iron Bets
A newer horseplayer-focused ADW offering 400+ tracks worldwide, cash-back rewards, and daily promotions.
Visit Iron Bets →Data & Past Performances
Where we (and you) can pull official results, entries, and handicapping data.
Equibase
The official database of Thoroughbred racing in North America — entries, results, charts, and past performances.
Visit Equibase →Daily Racing Form
The long-standing industry paper of record for past performances, handicapping tools, and racing news.
Visit DRF →Brisnet
Bloodstock Research Information Services — past performances, speed figures, and handicapping data.
Visit Brisnet →Timeform US
Speed and class ratings, sectional times, and detailed race analysis for U.S. Thoroughbred racing.
Visit Timeform US →Backstretchcapper.com is not affiliated with, and does not receive compensation from, any platform listed above unless otherwise disclosed. These are provided as a convenience for members — always confirm a platform is licensed to operate in your state before creating an account or depositing funds.
Please Wager Responsibly
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, or visit ncpgambling.org for confidential support. Must be 18 or older (21+ in some states) to wager. Void where prohibited.