Tag: Breeders’ Cup Handicapping

By Ed McNamara Our usracing.com contributor Ed McNamara has been covering horse racing for many years and is among the more than 230 voters in the Eclipse Award balloting process. Here’s his ballot with his …

By Mike Farrell Trainer Todd Pletcher was humming a happy tune after watching Life Is Good turn in another sharp workout in preparation for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) on Saturday at …

In the days leading up to the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, usracing.com is publishing profiles of the horses in the race set for Saturday, Jan. …

By Mike Farrell A tantalizing showdown between Knicks Go and Life Is Good could be just the cure for a racing fan’s winter blues. The $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) on Jan. 29 at …

By Richard Rosenblatt A week into 2022, there’s horse racing news galore on almost every front, from the return of top jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., to the retirements of Preakness (G1) winner Rombauer and champion …

By Ray Wallin   Another year of controversy and triumph at the races. We were able to go back to the track in person. The Triple Crown returned to its proper spring rotation and the …

  By Richard Rosenblatt The race is still seven weeks away, but the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) is worth some discussion now that winter racing is in full swing. The “Championship Meet” …

Breeders’ Cup Distaff Profile: Swiss Skydiver By Ed McNamara She’s competed at nine tracks this year, winning a graded stakes in Florida, Arkansas, California, New York and Maryland, and raced in every month except April. …

By Mike Farrell Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. It’s Breeder’s Cup time once again and here comes Dale Romans, the affable and eternally optimistic trainer, who usually shows up for the $2 …

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 …

Good handicappers know that you just can’t base your handicapping solely on betting the leading jockeys. This is especially true at the Breeders’ Cup, where, let’s face it, they’re all top jockeys. When it comes …

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 (3:50 PM PDT) Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (turf) Race ESR: -3 (moderate/soft) Race LSR: -1 (excellent/good) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 32.8 Last-Race Odds: …

Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 (3:05 PM PDT) Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (dirt) *Race ESR: -10 (brisk) *Race LSR: -7 (fair/good) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 37.7 Last-Race Odds: …

The middle-distance Breeders’ Cup races rarely are the headliners and often are the most likely races to be overlooked on a packed weekend of championship racing. For bettors, however, these races offer some of the …

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 (2:25 PM PDT) Purse: $1,000,000 Distance (surface): 1 mile (turf) Race ESR: -1 (moderate/soft Race LSR: 0 (excellent) Winner’s Profile Days Since Last Race: 34.3 Last-Race …