Thanks, babe. Rick Dutrow, Jr. is back in the winner’s circle in a big way. With his signature “Thanks, babe,’’ following an interview after the trainer sent out White Abarrio to an upset of C...
By Mike Farrell There is an old quotation, often attributed to Damon Runyon, that best summarized the major developments in the racing world last Saturday. “The race is not always to the swift, nor ...
By Noel Michaels The year 2020 will go down as one of the strangest in thoroughbred racing, with no fans in attendance most of the year, many tracks closed for significant amounts of time, and a Tripl...
By Ed McNamara If you’re like me, you cut back dramatically on wagering after the pari-mutuel frenzy of the Breeders’ Cup. Although my handicapping was good, my betting was sloppy, and I s...
By Richard Rosenblatt Perhaps Al Stall, Jr. put Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic’s star-studded field into the best perspective, when, after thinking it over for a few seconds, he came up with t...
In the days leading up to the 37th Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, usracing.com will profile the horses in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Saturday, Nov. 7). B...
In the days leading up to the 37th Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, usracing.com will profile the horses in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Saturday, Nov. 7). B...
By Richard Rosenblatt While waiting for the start of the 145th Preakness (G1), post time is scheduled for 5:36 p.m. ET, let’s take a look at the five graded stakes races on the Saturday card at Belm...
By Ed McNamara The Belmont Stakes at 1 1/8 miles. The Kentucky Derby in September, the Preakness in October. The Travers as a Derby prep. The New Abnormal of 2020 blew up the 3-year-old template. At l...
By Richard Rosenblatt The racing came fast, with a few furious finishes to boot, on a Saturday afternoon when multiple networks showcased thoroughbreds and standardbreds, a delightful day at the races...
