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Midnight Bisou - Photo courtesy of Benoit Photography / Santa Anita

Saudi Cup Profile: Midnight Bisou

February 20, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara In the days leading up to the world’s richest horse race on Feb. 29, USracing.com/news will be profiling the horses – and connections — competing in the inaugural $20 million Saudi Cup …

Plan Ahead: The Last Responsible Moment

February 19, 2020 Ray Wallin Horse Racing News

By Ray Wallin Whether you are a casual horseplayer or you make your living playing the races every horseplayer has the same struggle. It is a problem unique to horseplayers in a pari-mutuel pool. Sports …

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Silver Prospector Rolls in Southwest at Oaklawn Park

February 17, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

Silver Prospector was the beneficiary of a perfect trip along the rail, and then ran past pace-setter Wells Bayou in the stretch to win the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Monday. The …

Taraz - photo courtesy of: Holly M. Smith/Brad Cox Racing

Top Filly Taraz Euthanized; Injured During Workout at Oaklawn

February 17, 2020 US Racing Team Horse Racing News

Us Racing team When Taraz made her first appearance on the track at Oaklawn Park a few mornings before winning the Martha Washington Stakes on Feb. 1, the 3-year-old filly caught the attention of just …

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Saudi Cup: $20 Million Up for Grabs in World’s Richest Horse Race

February 16, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt Let the buildup begin for the latest “World’s Richest Horse Race,’’ this one at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We already have a $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic, a $12 …

Derby Preps: Mr. Monomoy, Modernist win divisions of Risen Star, qualify for Kentucky Derby

February 15, 2020 Richard Rosenblatt Horse Racing News

By Richard Rosenblatt In less than an hour, the Kentucky Derby (G2) had its first two points qualifiers, and the Preakness (G1) awarded an automatic berth to a trainer who now has a chance to …

GOLD STREET - Photo courtesy of Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

President’s Day at Oaklawn: Asmussen Trio Tops Southwest Field; Math Wizard Returns in Razorback

February 15, 2020 Lynne Snierson Horse Racing News

By Lynne Snierson Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen will mount a three-pronged attack in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Monday with Gold Street, Shoplifted, and Silver Prospector, who all get …

Horses round the clubhouse turn at Tampa Bay Downs (photo via www.tampabay.com)

Eddie Mac’s Book II: Cross Country Pick 5

February 15, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara If you like your action fast and furious, the Cross Country Pick 5 is for you. Saturday’s challenge is to run the table in approximately 65 minutes in a race at Aqueduct, …

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Derby Preps Primer: Risen Star Stakes

February 14, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Saturday’s Risen Star (G2) at the Fair Grounds drew so many runners it was split into two full fields, which isn’t much of a surprise since it’s the first Kentucky Derby (G1) …

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Derby Preps Primer: El Camino Real Derby

February 13, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Since first contested in 1982, the El Camino Real Derby has endured its share of challenges, but it has still managed to remain a strong West Coast-based prep for the Kentucky Derby …

El Camino Real Derby

February 13, 2020 Margaret Ransom Horse Racing News

By Margaret Ransom Since first contested in 1982, the El Camino Real Derby has endured its share of challenges, but it has still managed to remain a strong West Coast-based prep for the Kentucky Derby …

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Eddie Mac’s Book: Winning Pick 3 Formula for Derby, Oaks Preps at Fair Grounds

February 13, 2020 Ed McNamara Horse Racing News

By Ed McNamara Not so long ago, the Fair Grounds was considered an unproductive outpost on the Kentucky Derby trail. Not anymore, because last year the winners of the Derby (Country House) and Kentucky Oaks …

Enforceable looks to double down in Risen Star

February 12, 2020 Mike Farrel Horse Racing News

By Mike Farrell It’s double gumbo for Triple Crown hopefuls on Saturday at the Fair Grounds. With an overflow field of 23 entered for the Risen Star (G2), management opted to split the field into …

Thomas Goldsmith winner 2020 National Horseplayers Championship at Bally's Hotel and Casino - Photo Courtesy of NTRA

Hot Streak Propels California Handicapper to Victory in National Horseplayers Championship

February 11, 2020 Noel Michaels Horse Racing News

By Noel Michaels Lifelong handicapper and race-tracker Thomas Goldsmith of Montgomery, California, is horse racing’s newest Handicapper of the Year Goldsmith, who will be presented with an Eclipse Award for the winning the title, prevailed …

MGM Resorts Takes Charge at Yonkers Raceway

February 10, 2020 John Furgele Horse Racing News

By John Furgele The Rooney name has all but disappeared. It’s all MGM Resorts now, and lots of tinkering has taken place since ownership of Yonkers Raceway in Westchester County, New York, changed hands just …