by Ray Wallin While the Kentucky Derby qualifying point system may deter a filly from running for the roses, is there hope for the girls looking to tackle the boys in the Preakness? Not this year, as ...
by Ray Wallin There have been some bombs to win the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. Saturday, Country House became the second-highest-paying horse to win the Kentucky Derby at 65-1. The same has no...
US Racing’s Ray Wallin previews the 2019 Kentucky Derby, with particular emphasis on the pace of the race. Ray WallinRay Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-time handicapper who has had...
by Ray Wallin Last spring we looked at the Preakness by the numbers. This year, we’ll take a look at some fun facts about the upcoming 145th running of the Kentucky Derby by the numbers: 0 – The n...
by Ray Wallin Using the techniques of pace analysis to improve your Kentucky Derby bets. One of the most frequent questions I have received from readers is how do I select a running line from each hor...
Everyone loves dessert, especially when it’s the kind that can help you grow your bankroll and not your waistline. Even seasoned handicappers who are making a living playing the races have periodic ...
by Ray Wallin 40. This is a number that defines middle age to some, when you wake up and something else hurts. It is also the number of days and nights that it rained after Noah built his ark or, if y...
by Ray Wallin For novice handicappers, there is often room for improvement in their horse racing handicapping as they try to start to track down the dream of making a living playing the races. Many, m...
by Ray Wallin The Kentucky Derby picture is starting to get clearer, but the last round of prep races will define the field. These races often offer strong wagering opportunities for both the casual r...
by Ray Wallin I love going to the track. I especially love sitting out on the grandstand apron at Monmouth Park on a lazy, sunny Friday afternoon in the summer. We are all there for the same purpose, ...