Of all the Triple Crown races, the Belmont Stakes is probably the most “normal” from a betting standpoint. In Louisville, of course, the emphasis is on improvement — a quest horses that are read...
There’s a reason Belmont Park is referred to as “Big Sandy”. Saturday, June 9, 2012: Up to my knees in the deepest sand and dirt I’d ever encountered, I questioned the wisdom of wearing my ...
Today, a field of ten 3-year-olds, including the reigning Kentucky Derby (GI) winner, will race 1 3/16 miles in the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes (GI), well known as the second jewel to the co...
A look at how the 2017 Preakness Stakes might set up — and which horses will benefit. Ray Wallin Ray Wallin is a licensed civil engineer and part-time handicapper who has had a presence on the Web...
Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes of all time. In the 1912 Olympic Decathlon he placed in the top four in all 10 events and scored 8,413 points — a record that stood for nearly two decades...
There is a common perception among horse racing fans that an “off” track (one labeled anything other than “fast”) is a breeding ground for upsets. When this belief took hold is hard to pinpoin...
Following are the owners silks for the likely runners for this year’s 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes (GI), set to be held on Saturday, May 20 at Pimlico Race Course near Baltimore, Maryland. ...
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Did you drink too many mint juleps and vow to never drink again on Kentucky Derby Day? Well, it’s been two weeks — long enough to prove to your friends that you are truly sorry about the lampshade...
Following a 2017 Kentucky Derby that lacked a clear-cut favorite going in, but featured a potential superstar coming out in the form of impressive winner Always Dreaming, the Preakness Stakes has draw...
