Avoiding sucker bets in racing is pivotal for the player to maintain a winning bankroll but it’s not easy to resist temptation. This game is hard enough for all involved when everything unfolds right but we all have to stay away from situations that spell disaster. Players have to be really careful when horses drop […] More
The Ft. Lauderdale Stakes is on tap January 14 at Gulfstream Park and the Grade 2 event has lured some quality turf runners. The $200,000 mile and a sixteenth fixture brings together twelve speedballs and closers seeking the 62% portion of the purse to the winner. Trainer Brian Lynch is hoping for that déjà vu […] More
Oaklawn Park, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, is one of the diamonds in the rough on the American racing scene and bettors could do much worse than handicapping these competitive races. The track will open January 13 and the entry box attracted fully subscribed fields. There is not just racing at the big venues of the […] More
The Pegasus World Cup field is forming as we breathe and there is a still a long way to go before the full gate of 12 will be in place. The trifecta players in the Breeders’ Cup Classic seem poised to compete again with longshots from around the world looming. The $12 million extravaganza will […] More
Gormley was game as they come in a sham-tastic performance at Santa Anita on January 7 in the Sham Stakes. The first step on the 2017 Triple Crown Trail did not lack drama and American Anthem nearly stole the show. In what was as close to a match race as one could envision, American Anthem […] More
Florent Geroux is among one of two jockeys in this country that are on the rise. Taking the next step to superstardom could very well be on the agenda as both should have stellar years in 2017. Paco Lopez is the other chauffeur that has been giving quality rides to his mounts. The French-born Florent […] More
The Sham Stakes tops the Santa Anita bill on January 7 and a sweet group of 7 sophomores will compete. They will be looking to not only earn the $60,000 portion to the winner but also earn 10 points toward the Kentucky Derby. The Grade 3 one-mile fixture is named for the unlucky runner Sham. […] More
The Bob Baffert barn is still evolving and as what happens to all major stables, owners come and go. That is exactly what transpired recently to Baffert as prominent owner Kaleem Shah parted ways with the Hall of Fame trainer. Of course, breakups happen and this is not like the split between Angelina Jolie and […] More
El Areeb takes next step toward Kentucky Derby with an eye-catching performance in the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. The son of Exchange Rate was educated in his debut in June, was out in the marooned post 12 in his next race, but now turned the hat track with the Jerome success. His 3-race win streak […] More
Arrogate will train toward the Pegasus World Cup after Mother Nature reared her ugly head on New Year’s Day at Santa Anita. The track was off and trainer Bob Baffert did not want to take any chances with his runner in the San Pasqual Handicap. A pair of storms hit Santa Anita ending 2016 and […] More
The 2016 highlights of horseracing have been truly sensational and it revolves not only about the best older horses in the sport but also about the youngsters. Let’s start with the babies and move through the divisions. Classic Empire will be a well-deserving champion if the world is right. His 2016 highlights started when he […] More
Santa Anita upsets must be scrutinized by racing fans for future reference. It is always a good rule of thumb to go over what has transpired on any particular day at the track. It leads to a good work ethic for the handicapper and it will uncover numerous future plays. Those that like to bet […] More
