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Gufo at The Belmont Derby - Courtesy of NYRA press release

Hollywood Derby: Clement Holds Strong Hand with Decorated Invader, Gufo

November 27, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom The $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) has been a showcase for East Coast-based trainers in recent years, and Saturday’s edition has another strong contingent looking to continue the trend. New York-based trainer Christophe …

Hollywood Turf Cup: Can Oscar Dominguez Pull Off a Repeat?

November 26, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Dismissed at 11-1 odds a year ago in the Hollywood Turf Cup (G2), Oscar Dominguez came through for his backers with a neck victory over even-money favorite United and returned $24.20 on …

Trainer Brad Cox Doubles Up in 2-Year-Old Races at Churchill Downs

November 26, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell Brad Cox, fresh from his four-victory Breeders’ Cup weekend earlier this month, looks to deepen his bench of promising juveniles on the “Stars of Tomorrow II” program on Saturday at Churchill Downs. …

Del Mar Thanksgiving: East Coast Presence for Red Carpet Stakes

November 25, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Closing weekend at Del Mar will be packed with stakes races from start to finish, beginning with the $100,000 Red Carpet Stakes (G3) on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26). The seventh running of …

Eddie Mac’s Book: Pickin’ Stakes Winners from Coast to Coast

November 25, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara If you’re like me, you cut back dramatically on wagering after the pari-mutuel frenzy of the Breeders’ Cup. Although my handicapping was good, my betting was sloppy, and I should have made …

Kentucky Derby Qualifiers: Fountain of Youth Favorites

Wanna Bet? A Peek at the Current 2021 Kentucky Derby Contenders

November 24, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt With the holiday season fast approaching – along with the end of 2020 — it seems like an appropriate time to sit back, take a deep breath, and think about … the …

A Winning Sendoff at The Meadowlands

November 24, 2020 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele The TVG Finals at The Meadowlands on Nov. 21 brought together some of harness racing’s most popular performers who wrapped up their careers in style. The Finals comprised four of the 13 …

Kody Kellenberger- Photo Courtesy of Hodges Photography

Big Plans Ahead for Apprentice Rider Kody Kellenberger

November 23, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom For apprentice jockey Kody Kellenberger, this year’s Fair Grounds meeting is a bit of a case of finally finishing what he started. Eight months ago, during the waning weeks of the 2019-2020 …

Bettor’s Guide to Fall Stakes Races at Aqueduct, Churchill, Del Mar

November 22, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels The second half of November and early December is truly one of the great times of year for horseplayers. Thanksgiving weekend has something for all racing fans, and the premier tracks are …

10 Memorable Moments From Racing In A Tough 2020

November 20, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara In a heartbreaking year in which COVID-19 overwhelmed us, horse racing soldiered on. Despite track shutdowns, scrambled schedules and empty stands, the sport provided a desperately needed distraction and, as always, many …

10 Memorable Moments From Racing In A Tough 2020

November 20, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara In a heartbreaking year in which COVID-19 overwhelmed us, horse racing soldiered on. Despite track shutdowns, scrambled schedules and empty stands, the sport provided a desperately needed distraction and, as always, many …

No Crying at the Track: 4 Betting Tips for Handling Late Changes

November 17, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Has this ever happened to you? You spent the night before handicapping today’s card. You found a couple of good betting opportunities that got you excited. You canceled your plans to go …

Harness Racing: Special Nights at Dover Downs, Rosecroft Raceway

November 16, 2020 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele A Thursday night in November is not usually a marquee night in harness racing, but last Thursday, 31 of the top 3-year-olds showed up at Dover Downs for the Matron Stakes, four …

Tiz the Law and Manny Franco at Belmont Stakes 2020

Franco Booted Off Tiz the Law in Latest Version of Racing’s ‘Blame Game’

November 13, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell Jockeys and baseball managers share a common employment experience. Most are hired to eventually be fired. That was the hard lesson Manny Franco learned this week when he was booted off Tiz …

Hold Your Fire! 3 Ways To Overcome Being a Shotgun Horseplayer

November 12, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Do you bet on every race that you can? Do you lower your standards on what types of horses or races warrant a play in the hopes of increasing your chance of …