US Racing Editor Derek Simon and Dave Schwartz of www.pacemakestherace.com discuss creative ways to use or modify speed ratings. Is using average daily variants a good idea? (Derek and Dave actually ...
In my everyday life, I have a difficult enough time attempting to communicate my thoughts to others, so I recognize that my harness jargon in this thoroughbred world reads like Cantonese to a Mandarin...
I modified the title of Steve Johnson’s book, “Where Good Ideas Come From” by replacing “Ideas” with “Racing Systems”. Many horseplayers still wonder how to develop their own system or m...
Ticket packages and event schedules for the inaugural Equestricon convention to be held in Saratoga Springs this August have been announced, allowing prospective attendees to better plan for their ind...
Recently I received some great feedback and emails on my articles about how to approach allowance optional claiming races and starter allowances. One email, in particular, had a great question that I ...
US Racing contributor Jay Nehf provides the latest update on Lord Admiral, the 3-year-old colt that he owns and trains. Jay Nehf Jay C. Nehf is a Thoroughbred owner and trainer who was born in Chicag...
I have often noted that, outside of the odds, few single factors are as predictive as speed figures when it comes to determining the winner of a thoroughbred horse race. The problem is, everybody know...
US Racing contributor Jay Nehf chats for a few seconds with H. Graham Motion, trainer of Irish War Cry, winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (GIII) at Gulfstream Park. Jay Nehf Jay C. Nehf is a Thoroughbred...
Jay Nehf Jay C. Nehf is a Thoroughbred owner and trainer who was born in Chicago, Illinois. His first racetrack job was at Washington Park for harness trainer Duncan Price in 1969. After a few years, ...
Few things in life are as full of magical promise as a young thoroughbred. Healthy colts are so full of the joy of life that they seem to be bursting out of their hides. It can be hard to believe that...