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
Breeders’ Cup trends must be known because there is nothing worse than making a bet and then discovering later that the bet was nearly doomed. Sure, things don’t always happen in bunches but the saying about history repeating itself is not unfounded. Put these Breeders’ Cup trends in your toolbox for the Cup on November […] More
This Classic preview accentuates the overall talent of those that will line up in the Breeders’ Cup and that has not always been the case. In years past, sort of like how the top teams in the National Football League separate themselves late in the season, the horseracing cream usually rises to the top in […] More
The wagering menu for the Breeders’ Cup is a feast waiting to happen and when the 2-day slugfest is all said and done, nobody will be hungry. The tablecloths will be loaded with options starting on Friday November 4 at Santa Anita. The first 8 races Friday will feature a wagering menu that spotlights win, […] More
Breeders’ Cup pre-entries announced on October 28 gives a hint to the quality of the event. There are nearly 200 of the best horses in the world that were named including 38 from overseas. The Breeders’ Cup pre-entries started way back in 1984 and this is the 33rd time the Championships will be renewed. There […] More
