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How I Got Into the Horse Business
The surprise winner of last weekend’s Louisiana Derby was By My Standards. He previously had one win in four lifetime starts — a maiden special weight affair. His final time was the fastest since the race was lengthened to nine furlongs in 2010
So, was Be My Standards the best horse in the race?
Probably not. He hugged the rail the entire time. I think the second-place finisher, Spinoff, who raced 3- and 4-wide throughout was better.
That was only Spinoff’s second start since August, and he had the least distance experience in the field. I always try to be available for questions rothschild@usracing.com
An unusual series of events led John Rothschild to be one of the most respected horse racing and football handicappers in the country. He went from getting accepted into medical school at age 18, to study for an MBA, to owning a successful racehorse syndication business.
He’s combined simple mathematical probability with principles from human nature to make winning choices on a consistent basis. John has written or contributed to ESPN, Bloomberg News, New York Sports Scene and Politico, among others.