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Breeders’ Cup Betting Statistics

With the Breeders’ Cup races just around the corner — go to a corner and check if you don’t believe me — now is a good time to start preparing for the wagering war to come. Starting this week,...

Posted on October 24, 2018

Horse Betting 101 Edit

The ‘Eyes’ Have It!

By Ray Wallin

William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the window to your soul.” Cicero was quoted as saying, “The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter.” Horses also convey thei...

Posted on October 23, 2018

Breeders' Cup News Edit

Contenders for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf

By Ryan Dickey

The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf looks to be captured by a different owner than in the past two years, as the most recent editions of the race have been won by eFive Racing — with New Money...

Posted on October 22, 2018

Breeders' Cup News Edit

Making Sense of the Breeders’ Cup Mile

By Noel Michaels

As one of the original seven Breeders’ Cup events, and with a $2 million purse, the Mile is guaranteed to draw an international field of the world’s top turf milers. Through its 34-year history, t...

Posted on October 19, 2018

Breeders' Cup News Edit

Contenders for the Inaugural Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint

By Ryan Dickey

This year the Breeders’ Cup makes a format change which will showcase two-year-old races on Friday with the Sentient Jet Juvenile replacing the Distaff as the featured race on the first day of the t...

Posted on October 17, 2018

Harness Racing Edit

Meadowlands Woes Not Going Away Anytime Soon

By John Furgele

For years, Jeffrey Gural has complained of an uneven playing field. The owner of Meadowlands Racetrack has, at times, complained perhaps more than he should. To his credit, he has been consistent. Whi...

Posted on October 17, 2018

Breeders' Cup News Edit

Breeders’ Cup Jockey Study Produces Surprising Results!

By Derek Simon

Recently, my colleague Noel Michaels wrote a piece for US Racing detailing how jockeys matter when handicapping the Breeders’ Cup races entitled “Jockeying for Position As the Breeders’ Cup Appr...

Posted on October 16, 2018

Horse Betting 101 Edit

Avoid These Six Deadly Traits of Losing Horseplayers

By Ray Wallin

Anyone who plays the races for a living has discipline. Even those who make a part-time living from the races know that they need to avoid negative traits that can hurt their bankroll. #1 Overestimati...

Posted on October 15, 2018

Breeders' Cup News Edit

Jockeying for Position As the Breeders’ Cup Approaches

By Noel Michaels

Good handicappers know that you just can’t base your handicapping solely on betting the leading jockeys. This is especially true at the Breeders’ Cup, where, let’s face it, they’re all top joc...

Posted on October 12, 2018

US Racing Features Edit

Hockey, Horses and a Caring Rider Lead to a New Career for a Retired Thoroughbred

By Ben Baugh

Fan Base, a 16-hand high bay gelding with a fondness for the turf, was recently retired after making 75 career starts. The son of Hat Trick (JPN) found the winner’s circle 18 times and placed second...

Posted on October 9, 2018

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