Horse racing betting news, odds and picks
Turkey day at Fair Grounds is on tap on Thursday and a short and sweet group of seven will be vying for that coveted winner’s circle snapshot. The Thanksgiving Handicap, a $75,000 six-furlong stakes, is carded for three-year olds and upward and several entrants have a legit look at victory. Turkey day at Fair Grounds […] More
Staying sharp in horseracing along with daily teamwork is important whether you are talking about a marriage, an occupation or a horseracing outfit. Bettors should know right now that trainer Joe Sharp is a team player. Rosie Napravnik, one of the best jockeys ever regardless of sex, retired on Breeders’ Cup weekend a few seasons […] More
Fair Grounds nuances must be uncovered as the famed track in New Orleans opens for the 145th season on November 19. This meeting has had an impact on the national scene for decades now and the track will close on April 2. One of the little gems during the racing season happens at Fair Grounds […] More
Utilizing horseracing angles is mandatory in this sport in order to get a jump on the competition. It is far from an exact science but those that become adept at utilizing horseracing angles, profit big time in the long run. Due diligence is a must when being involved in any serious transaction and for horseplayers […] More
Early returns at Del Mar tell a story this meet on grass and it is now just a question of whether the early returns will continue or if the form with be scattered. The inkling here is that because of the short meeting, the early returns at Del Mar are for real. Traditionally during the […] More
The soon-to-come nine-furlong Pegasus World Cup Invitational is the next stop for the stars of the game. It will bring together 12 horses with a $1 million buy-in just to show up at Gulfstream Park, which is owned by The Stronach Group. The Pegasus World Cup will be run on January 28 and it will […] More
Del Mar opens for fall action on Friday for a furious 15-day stand, and 14 stakes races will be offered throughout the meeting. Closing weekend will showcase the Grade 1 Hollywood Derby and the Matriarch Stakes. Several prominent trainers have already shipped to Del Mar. Among them are veterans Bill Spawr, Eddie Truman and Bob […] More
The best racing handicapper in the family title is not only earned and rewarded on the racetrack, but sometimes in the back rooms where the nuts and bolts of the game are dissected. For me, my place as the best racing handicapper in the family took a back seat to my brother Michael before the […] More
Arrogate outshined California Chrome on the biggest stage of his career in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita and the sky is the limit. Granted, Arrogate outshined California Chrome by getting the ideal three-hole trip but to beat a horse that was perfect in 2016 is never a simple chore. Timing in horseracing, like […] More
Beholder secured her place in history with her victory in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff and it was not only a win for a tremendous mare. It was also a win for the connections and all of the people behind the scenes that helped her success. Her victory came at the expense of Songbird at Santa […] More
Breeders’ Cup prognostications for the final day of this year’s extravaganza at Santa Anita will offer options and opinions for those that have the onions to take a shot at a life changer. There will seem to be some obvious selections, but as we all know in this game, nothing is written in stone. The Saturday […] More
Breeders’ Cup selections for the opening day on November 4 at Santa Anita will include four of the events and the Juvenile Turf is the first that will be staged. The race, as usual, is an absolute scramble and there are a number of different ways intelligent players can go. Aidan O’Brien has had good […] More
