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Eddie Mac’s Book: A Bettor’s Delight Awaits at Santa Anita

September 24, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara Ever since the first Breeders’ Cup in 1984, California-based horses have been major players on championship weekend. Home advantage in 14 Cups on the West Coast – Santa Anita (10), Hollywood Park …

Preakness Odds: Max Player In; Decision Pending on Swiss Skydiver

September 24, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Another day, another update to the list of contenders for the 145th Preakness (G1) on Saturday (Oct. 3) at Pimlico Race Course. A day after Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Tiz the Law …

Santa Anita: Delayed Fall Meet Opens with 7 “Win and You’re In’’ Races

September 23, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Santa Anita’s autumn racing season finally gets underway Friday (Sept. 25), a week later than originally scheduled due to the Bobcat Fire – the largest in Los Angeles County history – which …

It’s Little Brown Jug Week, And We Do Care

September 22, 2020 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele The harness racing season continues to move forward, and this week’s big event is the Little Brown Jug on Thursday that caps off a most prestigious few days of pacing at the …

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Tiz the Law Skipping Preakness; Breeders’ Cup Classic Up Next for Belmont, Travers Winner

September 22, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Without a Triple Crown on the line, Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law will skip the Preakness on Oct. 3 and train up to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland …

Belmont Park: Irad versus Jose Fall Meet Jockey Duel on Hold

September 22, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels Fans of New York racing looking for leading riders Irad Ortiz, Jr. and Jose Ortiz were left flipping through their past performances and scratching their heads last weekend at Belmont Park. If …

Recognize Risks, Reap Rewards at the Track

September 21, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Risks are everywhere. Any money you invest in the stock market has the potential to return a profit or lose you money when that clinical trial fails. You take a risk every …

Jockey Justin Stein celebrates aboard Ricoh Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee. (Michael Burns Photo)

Starship Jubilee: A Lady and a Champ Wins Woodbine Mile

September 20, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt In Europe, top-flight fillies and mares take on the fellas on a regular basis (Enable, Magical of late). Not so in North America, where there are more than enough races to keep …

Authentic Winning The Kentucky Derby - Courtesy of Churchill Downs/Coady Photography.

Preakness Odds: Likely Favorites Authentic, Art Collector Tune Up for Trip to Pimlico

September 19, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News Preakness Stakes

By Richard Rosenblatt Bob Baffert’s merry pranksters, Authentic and Thousand Words, posted workouts at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and the trainer pronounced both 3-year-olds colts are in fine form two weeks before the $1 million …

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 …