Author: Dawna Wood

A heavy favorite, Dortmund was defeated in the BC Dirt Mile by Tamarkuz.

Breeders' Cup News | Race Recap

Should the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Be Discontinued?

Dawna Wood

Before the horses even entered the starting gate, there was some grief in the air and over social media about the existence of the Las Vegas Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (GI). Drawing nine horses — sev...

Posted on November 10, 2016

Breeders' Cup News

Three Horses That Can Beat Dortmund in BC Dirt Mile

Dawna Wood

Returning to Santa Anita Park for the fourth time in seven editions, the Las Vegas Dirt Mile (GI) has yet to accumulate the same kind of prestige as its grass cousin, the Breeders’ Cup Mile (GI), he...

Posted on October 23, 2016

Governor Malibu (left) runs at Unified in the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park (photo via NYRA/Adam Coglianese).

Racing Analysis

Why Governor Malibu Will Win the Belmont Stakes

Dawna Wood

The $1.5 million Belmont Stakes is a “Test of Champions” as often as it is a playground for upsets. While the race will not be testing any champion this year following Kentucky Derby champion Nyqu...

Posted on June 4, 2016

DougONeill

Racing Analysis

Trainer Profile: Doug O’Neill

Dawna Wood

In May 2012, the racing world was buzzing because of a 15-1 underdog who won the Kentucky Derby with the help of a bearded guy from Michigan. Four years later, Bearded Guy is back in the Derby discuss...

Posted on April 23, 2016

Todd Pletcher

Racing Analysis

Trainer Profile: Todd Pletcher

Dawna Wood

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...

Posted on April 23, 2016

Matt King Coal

Racing Analysis

Matt King Coal Could Rule in Wood Memorial

Dawna Wood

Just because a horse hasn’t earned enough, if any, points towards a starting post in the Kentucky Derby by now, doesn’t mean it’s too late to have a legitimate shot. Check out Danza, who won the...

Posted on April 7, 2016

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