By Ray Wallin Horseplayers that make their living playing the races must show a higher level of discipline than the betting masses. In part, they must be horseplaying Stoics. What am I talking about? ...
By Richard Rosenblatt Turf racing rarely has the stage to itself in the United States, but that was not the case over the weekend when it was all turf (stakes and sprints with a Derby and Oaks thrown ...
By John Furgele After a long layoff, the 2015 Harness Horse of the Year may pace again. When he ran, he captivated the sport. His duels with Always Be Miki will be remembered for decades and if you’...
By Mike Farrell The “Turf Trinity” has been a holy terror for handicappers so far. And that’s a good thing, an antidote to the steady stream of short fields — and frequently shorter payoff...
By Ray Wallin There are approximately 470,000 words in the English language. Yet, the perfect combination of three little words can change your day or your life. Hearing your partner say “I love you...
By Sean Morris Handicapping Kentucky Downs isn’t for the faint of heart. Full fields and the country’s most unique turf course help to routinely produce some of the most head-scratching results in...
Kentucky Derby 2020 Odds: Tiz The Law Predictions By Handicapper Who’s Hit 5 Straight Races Kentucky Derby Favorite: Tiz the Law The New York-bred Kentucky Derby contender, Tiz the Law, owned by Sac...
By Mike Farrell The Saratoga meet that concluded Monday was a blockbuster. The best in East Coast racing just keeps getting bigger. Total handle from all sources was a record $705 million for the seas...
By Richard Rosenblatt It almost seemed like one Ortiz or the other was leading a horse to the winner’s circle after a race at the recently completed summer season at Saratoga Race Course. For the th...
By Margaret Ransom When Madame Dancealot made her way to post in the 2018 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2T) on Kentucky Derby Day, with jockey Corey Nakatani attired in the black, orange and blue si...