Author: Derek Simon

There is a belief, shared by many, that the Sport of Kings is actually the Sport of Whales. And by “whales” I’m not talking about the creatures that gave Captain Ahab and Pinocchio such fits. …

US Racing Editor Derek Simon discusses racing statistics and explains what impact values and odds-based impact values are. Derek Simon Derek Simon is the Senior Editor and Handicapper at US Racing. http://www.usracing.com

Editor Derek Simon chats with Jonathan “The Pick-6 King” Stettin and Ryan “The 3-out-of-4 in the Pick-4 King” Dickey discuss the Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs.   Derek Simon Derek Simon is the Senior Editor …

JUVENILE FILLIES TURF Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (turf) Race ESR: -1 (moderate/soft) Race LSR: +2 (excellent) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 34.3 Last-Race Odds: 10.4-1 Median BSF: 91.6 …

This race has never been run before, so there are no past trends to analyze. However, we might be able to glean some clues on what to look for by studying the Turf Sprint, which …

Of all the handicapping factors that confuse me, none are quite as befuddling as weight. Numerous studies have shown that a horse’s impost has next to nothing to do with its performance in today’s race, …

Of all the handicapping factors that confuse me, none are quite as befuddling as weight. Numerous studies have shown that a horse’s impost has next to nothing to do with its performance in today’s race, …

With the Breeders’ Cup races just around the corner — go to a corner and check if you don’t believe me — now is a good time to start preparing for the wagering war to …

  Recently, my colleague Noel Michaels wrote a piece for US Racing detailing how jockeys matter when handicapping the Breeders’ Cup races entitled “Jockeying for Position As the Breeders’ Cup Approaches”. And while I found …

Below are FREE handicapping reports for the races from Belmont Park, Keeneland, Thistledown and Woodbine for Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. WIN FACTOR REPORT Uses criteria such as speed, form, class and fitness to assess the fair odds of the top four win contenders in each race. Saturday Belmont …

Below are FREE handicapping reports for the races from Belmont Park, Keeneland, Santa Anita Park and Woodbine for Oct. 5-7, 2018. WIN FACTOR REPORT Uses criteria such as speed, form, class and fitness to assess the fair odds of the top four win contenders in each race. …

Below are FREE handicapping reports for the races from Belmont Park, Keeneland, Santa Anita Park and Woodbine for Oct. 5-7, 2018. WIN FACTOR REPORT Uses criteria such as speed, form, class and fitness to assess the fair odds of the top four win contenders in each race. …

After Accelerate won his third race in a row and fourth Grade I event of the year by capturing the Awesome Again at Santa Anita, I couldn’t help but wonder: Is there any horse that …

Below are FREE handicapping reports for the races from Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Meadowlands, Remington Park and Santa Anita Park for Sept. 21-22, 2018. WIN FACTOR REPORT Uses criteria such as speed, form, class and fitness to assess the fair odds of …

I’m not one to complain very often about jockey mistakes. A Lot can happen during the running of a race and, for the most part, I think the men and women that ride at a …