His name is synonymous with New York racing. Year after year, Todd Pletcher has been at the top of the earnings pig pile in one of the most competitive racing markets in the United States, which clear...
No trainer not named Ben Jones has dominated the first Saturday in May like Robert A. “Bob” Baffert. Since 1996, the former Quarter Horse conditioner from Nogales, AZ, has sent out 26 Kent...
Host Derek Simon of US Racing recaps the final round of Kentucky Derby preps, including the Lexington Stakes and Arkansas Derby, and chats with Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, who gives his thoughts o...
Two of the most important days of the year to a racing fan are Kentucky Oaks Friday and Kentucky Derby Saturday. And while it’s everyone’s dream to attend and be part of the festivities at Churchi...
Over the past few months, I have discussed weak early speed in some of my articles. While I am a champion of backing strong early speed, there are times when you should play against it. A strong e...
For the last several weeks, all I have heard is how fast the Kentucky Derby pace will be. I have seen people describe it as “blistering” even, but all I can think when I read this is: Have you all...
The Kentucky Derby is a unique event. It can’t be compared to baseball, football or even NASCAR — despite the fact that horse power is involved and everyone goes counter-clockwise around an oval. ...
If we thought the Rebel Stakes cleared up the Kentucky Derby picture, then I think it is quite safe to say that the Arkansas Derby muddied it. Going in Cupid had a tall order ahead of him, but given t...
Most of the time I’m a pretty mellow guy, but as a long-time horse racing fan, nothing makes my blood boil more than seeing posts advocating for a horse’s retirement following a bad effort or two ...
Once again the opining I do in this article will likely put me in the minority. Fortunately, when it comes to horse racing, that’s a place I generally prefer to be. There are not many who do more Ke...
