Articles for: October 2017

Horse Betting 101

What Are Speed Rations?

Derek Simon

I often talk about speed rations — both ESRs and LSRs — in my handicapping pieces. These are my own pace figures, designed to identify early and late energy disbursement. Below is a brief ...

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Alcibiades Lures 10 Seeking Spot in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies

Margaret Ransom

By Margaret Ransom

This year marks the 66th running of the Alcibiades Stakes (GI), the signature fall destination race for 2-year-old fillies at Keeneland. Always a major prep for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G...

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Keeneland Handicapping Primer: Fall Stars Weekend and Beyond

Noel Michaels

By Noel Michaels

Keeneland Racecourse is ready to open for its three-week, 17-race day, boutique meet that runs from Friday, Oct. 6, to Saturday, Oct. 28. And since Keeneland’s fall meet is front-loaded with stakes,...

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The 10 Commandments of Playing the Races

Ray Wallin

There are no written rules posted at the race track, yet there should be. From behavior to attitude, there are a lot of things the average horseplayer should know. Thus, I present to you my 10 command...

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8 Things You Need to Know About the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

Derek Simon

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is arguably the greatest turf race — heck, the greatest race, period — in the world. And this year’s edition shows why. There are entrants from England, Irela...

White Abarrio Powers to Easy Win in Pegasus World Cup
January 25, 2025
Wiping tears from his eyes, Saffie Joseph, Jr. was one happy trainer after watching White Abarrio sweep into the lead and roll to victory in …Read More »
Speed King Pulls an Upset in Southwest Stakes
January 25, 2025
The favorites faltered, and that left clear sailing for longshot Speed King to win the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) on Saturday at Oaklawn Park …Read More »
Spirit of St. Louis Lands a Victory in Pegasus World Cup Turf
January 25, 2025
Spirit of St Louis, named for the craft that carried “Lucky Lindberg” on the historic cross-Atlantic journey, flew through the lane to win the $1 …Read More »
2025 Pegasus World Cup Preview: Picks, Odds and Contenders
January 25, 2025
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) attracted an intriguing field of 12 for Saturday’s renewal at Gulfstream Park. Just how intriguing? Consider the …Read More »
Pegasus World Cup Contender Profile: WHITE ABARRIO
January 25, 2025
The $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) is Saturday, Jan. 25, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The race is for 4-year-olds and …Read More »

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