I knew he was going to lose. I just knew it. It was one year ago that I was preparing for my very first trip to Saratoga. I couldn’t be more excited to see a reigning Triple Crown winner race, a...
You know it is summertime when the juveniles are popping up with big performances left and right. Saratoga and Del Mar often lead the way in featuring talented babies, but talent can come from anywher...
The Filly & Mare Turf is an exciting race on the Breeders’ Cup card. This race features horses from all over the world and, this year, already has challenge winners (horses granted an automatic ...
Psychologist Ellen Langer coined the term “illusion of control” for events that we think we have more influence over than we actually do. As horseplayers, we feel we have some sort of control of...
California Chrome Shines Bright in Pacific Classic Win As if there were any doubt left in anyone’s mind as to who the best race horse in training is, California Chrome put it all to rest on Saturday...
Nonna Mela became the latest filly capture a major New York stakes for the owner-trainer combination of St. Elias Stables and Todd Pletcher. Before her came Bode’s Dream with a convincing score in t...
Saturday’s 11-race card at Del Mar is loaded with amazing races and exciting wagering opportunities, led by the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (GI), a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event...
There is so much excitement and anticipation in the Sport of Kings this time of year. While most eyes are on Saratoga and Del Mar and the division leaders and budding stars are sorting themselves out,...
Pass the Buck Talking Horses brought to you by USRacing.com “Set the Pace” is hosted by Buck Grottano and Travis Hembd. On this week’s show, Buck and Travis chat with Ron Paolucci, ...
“In New York, they like winners. They don’t like second place.” ~Eli Manning Songbird will continue her assault on the East Coast three-year-old filly division this Saturday in the G...
