During the springtime, Kentucky Derby (GI) fever is a real affliction. Ask anyone involved in racing. The connections of a handful of horses do their respective Derby points dances, say prayers to the...
Today, a field of ten 3-year-olds, including the reigning Kentucky Derby (GI) winner, will race 1 3/16 miles in the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes (GI), well known as the second jewel to the co...
A look at how the 2017 Preakness Stakes might set up — and which horses will benefit. Ray WallinRay Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-time handicapper who has had a presence on the Web ...
Last time we chatted about harness racing, we tackled the Dexter Cup eliminations at Freehold Raceway and reminisced about our beloved George Morton Levy and Blue Chip Matchmaker Series. Our travels t...
Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes of all time. In the 1912 Olympic Decathlon he placed in the top four in all 10 events and scored 8,413 points — a record that stood for nearly two decades...
There is a common perception among horse racing fans that an “off” track (one labeled anything other than “fast”) is a breeding ground for upsets. When this belief took hold is hard to pinpoin...
Following are the owners silks for the likely runners for this year’s 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes (GI), set to be held on Saturday, May 20 at Pimlico Race Course near Baltimore, Maryland. ...
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Multiplier (KY) Bay Colt Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh Jockey Last Start: James Graham Owner: Gary Barber, Adam Wachtel and George Kerr Breeder: Mark Stansell Foaled: April 24, 2014 Sire: The Factor Dam, ...
Did you drink too many mint juleps and vow to never drink again on Kentucky Derby Day? Well, it’s been two weeks — long enough to prove to your friends that you are truly sorry about the lampshade...
