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...
Now that the 2018 Triple Crown is in the books, the next big 3-year-old race on everyone’s radar will be the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Saturday, July 29. While it is highly...
US Racing contributor Ray “Ace of Pace” Wallin discusses the likely pace scenario of the 2018 Belmont Stakes. Ray WallinRay Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-time handicapper w...
We all have a weakness that can hurt our bottom line. Some self-destructive habits are more benign than others, but some may be costing you more than you think in the long run. #1 Seeking Approval We ...
With all the hubbub in thoroughbred racing focused on the Triple Crown, it can be easy to overlook that, at the same time horseplayers are concentrating on the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, the ne...
Dave Schwartz, the creator of pacemakestherace.com, a website dedicated to improving one’s handicapping, and Derek Simon, senior editor and handicapper at US Racing, team up to help both no...
Deus ex machina. I know what you are thinking. And, no, this is not the latest Southern California three-year-old to hit the Derby Trail for Bob Baffert. Simply put, deus ex machina is Latin for “go...
“Turn simple disciplines into massive success and happiness.” That was the claim on the cover a book that a co-worker recently suggested that I read, The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson. The premise of...
I spend a lot of time in my car for work. After all, not everyone can make a living playing the races. Not only for my regular commute, but my schedule often includes two or three meetings or site vis...
Author’s Note: The following is an update of a story I wrote on Jan. 3, 2015. I was at Longacres, the scenic racetrack once located in Renton, Washington, when a horse named Hilco Scamper made ...
