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War of Will Leads Trainer Mark Casse’s Trio in Woodbine Mile

September 17, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell Come gather round children and you will hear The tale of the coupled entry horseplayers once held so dear In the not too distant past, coupled entries were commonplace. If there was …

Preakness: Field Shaping Up for Final Leg of 2020 Triple Crown

September 16, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt This much we know: The Preakness isn’t until next month, and there won’t be a Triple Crown attempt that would carry an asterisk in this year of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is …

Horse Racing Handicapping: Tips You Need To Know

Fuggedaboutit: How Unlearning Makes You a Better Handicapper

September 15, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin I know a lot of handicappers. Some are small winners, some are big winners, and others are not as lucky. My observations are that what holds the small winners back from making …

Winning Edge: Use Saratoga Trends to Cash in at Belmont

September 14, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels New York racing returns downstate for Belmont Park’s fall championship meet, which, as usual, offers top-notch racing throughout the season. Here are some pointers that may assist you in increasing your bankroll. …

Chalk, Chalk and More Chalk at Soggy Kentucky Downs

September 13, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt The storyline was just about the same in every one of the stakes races at Kentucky Downs on a soggy Saturday: $4.80, $5.80, $5.60, $13.60, and $8. You get the drift. Favorites …

Breeders’ Cup: No Fans at Keeneland in November, But Track Awarded 2020 Edition

September 13, 2020 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

By US Racing Team As expected, the Breeders’ Cup announced that no spectators will attend racing’s championship weekend at Keeneland on Nov. 6-7, but the track in Lexington, Kentucky will again host the event in …

Breeders’ Cup Berths on Stake in Ireland, at Kentucky Downs

September 12, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Breeders' Cup News Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt If you love turf races, you’re probably well aware this weekend will be a bettor’s paradise, with Breeders’ Cup berths on the line in Kentucky and Europe. Toss in a few stars …

Clayton - Courtesy of Woodbine Racetrack/Michael Burns Photo.

Queen’s Plate Kicks Off Canada’s Triple Crown

September 10, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell Fear not dear hearts, top-flight racing and major stakes remain on the immediate horizon even though Saratoga, Del Mar and Churchill Downs wrapped up last weekend. A case in point: the Woodbine …

Del Mar, Spa Jockey Titles Decided on Final Day

September 8, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Flavien Prat by one; Irad Ortiz, Jr. by one. From Del Mar to Saratoga, the summer season ended on Labor Day (Sept. 7), and the race for leading jockey at each meet …

Try, Try Again: 5 Steps of Handicapping in Perpetual Beta

September 8, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin I get all kinds of emails and messages on social media from US Racing’s readers. I get folks that love to share memories of their favorite moment in racing history. I have …

Don’t Blink! Kentucky Downs Turf Season is Short and Sweet

September 8, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels High stakes turf racing has returned to Kentucky Downs, but you’ll have only six days over two weeks to get in on the racing and wagering at the turf-only oasis located near …

Harness Racing: Atlanta Beats the Boys Again in Maple Leaf Trot

September 7, 2020 John Furgele Harness Racing Horse Racing News

By John Furgele If I owned Atlanta, I would never run her in mares-only races again. For some reason, seeing boys behind the starting gate brings out the best in the 5-year old trotting sensation …

Bob Baffert - Photo courtesy of Laura Green / Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

From `Toughest Beat’ in 1st Derby to Roller-Coaster Ride in 6th Derby Win

September 6, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Bob Baffert showed up for his first Kentucky Derby (G1) in 1996 with a horse named Cavonnier, winner of the Santa Anita Derby four weeks earlier and given a solid chance to …

Derby Day-After: Baffert Majors in Drama; Next Show in Baltimore

September 6, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell The pandemic-delayed Kentucky Derby (G1) finally arrived. Racing fans and handicappers can now debate whether it was worth the wait. Before delving into the race specifics, let’s note that the day was …

Thousand Words Fine, Assistant Trainer Has Broken Arm; Derby Handle Down; Spa Recap

September 6, 2020 US Racing Team Horse Racing News Kentucky Derby Road to the Roses

By US Racing Team Thousand Words is just fine. It’s Bob Baffert’s assistant trainer who had the biggest issue before the Kentucky Derby (G1). Jimmy Barnes, Baffert’s longtime assistant, suffered a broken arm, according to …