There is an unwritten commandment in thoroughbred horse racing: thou shall not question the trainer — ever. Of course, it is a commandment that I have broken — a lot — because I feel that good h...
Normally, I write about more serious topics on how to improve your handicapping. Recently, I was having a conversation with my good friend and longtime track buddy Walt. We reminisced about the oddbal...
Several years ago, while engaged in one of those mind-numbing Facebook arguments that makes one want to seek out Mark Zuckerberg and beat him senseless with a licorice twist, my brother was accused of...
Once upon a time in a land, well, not that far away, speed ruled the American turf. From pre-war wonders like Colin and Man o’ War to modern-day marvels like Ruffian, Affirmed and American Pharoah, ...
Owner/trainer Jay Nehf discusses his horse Lord Admiral and how an upper respiratory infection may keep him from making his next scheduled start on March 17. Jay Nehf Jay C. Nehf is a Thoroughbred own...
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 ...