Jonathan Stettin, Author At Horse Racing News

The Breeders’ Cup Draw: Who Was Helped, Who Was Hosed?

Considering you don’t get paid any more for early selections, I’ll never quite understand why people, media, and professional handicappers included, make picks prior to a race being drawn. Post po...

Posted on October 30, 2018

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Sports Betting Opens Up New Possibilities for Horse Bettors

By Jonathan Stettin

When sports gambling became something individual states were allowed to deal with and the federal ban was lifted, there was a lot of talk about how it would impact horse racing. While that remains to ...

Posted on August 6, 2018

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Memories of the Diana Stakes and How to Bet It in 2018

By Jonathan Stettin

The Diana (G1), as is true of most Saratoga stakes races, has a great history and a stellar list of winners. I have seen several of them live. The great Shuvee won the Diana back-to-back in 1970 and...

Posted on July 20, 2018

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Summit of Speed and Mandatory Rainbow Pick 6 Payout at Gulfstream Park

By Jonathan Stettin

I go back a long way with the Summit of Speed. I thought it was a great idea when introduced back at Calder and was there for not only the inaugural running, but many subsequent ones as well. I always...

Posted on June 28, 2018

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Why Mastering the Fundamentals of Handicapping Is Crucial

By Jonathan Stettin

There are so many things people get wrong — not only in life, but in horse racing as well. One such thing is the belief you only get one shot. Sure, it sounds good and is motivational, but in realit...

Posted on June 27, 2018

Cloud Computing storms past Classic Empire late to win the Preakness Stakes (photo via Jim McCue, Marlyland Jockey Club).

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New Shooters Don’t Win? Yeah, Right!

By Jonathan Stettin

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on May 18, 2016. By now, you should all know what I think of statistics, how I use them, and how they help and hurt handicappers. I’m a littl...

Posted on May 17, 2018

Kentucky Derby Road

A Different Kind of Kentucky Derby Analysis

By Jonathan Stettin

We are five days out from the 143rd Kentucky Derby — “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” it’s been called. Far be it for me to argue against that position. I love The Kentucky Derby and...

Posted on May 1, 2017

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Thoughts on the Florida Derby

By Jonathan Stettin

In the weeks leading up to the Florida Derby (G1) trainer Todd Pletcher made no secret about how high he was on Kentucky Derby prospect Always Dreaming. He told just about anyone who’d listen he’d...

Posted on April 3, 2017

Irish War Cry looks to rebound in the Wood Memorial.

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The 2017 Fountain of Youth Stakes: One Race, Three Moves

By Jonathan Stettin

It was a sunny, cool and windy day at Gulfstream Park for the 71st running of the Fountain of Youth Stakes. It was good racing weather and the cooler air and lack of humidity saw all 10 starters go to...

Posted on March 5, 2017

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Fountain of Youth Stakes: Kentucky Derby Prep or Just a Nice Race?

By Jonathan Stettin

There is little question that some very good, even great, horses have won the Grade II Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The race was first run in 1945 and is for three-year-olds going a mi...

Posted on March 2, 2017

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