So far, I have talked about some telling features of a horse — the eyes, the ears and sweating. The other end of the horse can also clue you in to its mood. Often you will not get a good look at the...
Many racing fans believe that a horse that won its last start in dominant fashion is a good bet today. The argument is that such a horse was “never asked for its best” and, thus, is a prime candid...
There is a belief, shared by many, that the Sport of Kings is actually the Sport of Whales. And by “whales” I’m not talking about the creatures that gave Captain Ahab and Pinocchio such fits. I&...
How many times have you been on the fence about a horse? You sort of like that four-horse in the fifth race, but not enough to go too heavy on the race. Then you look up at the monitor and Track Handi...
William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the window to your soul.” Cicero was quoted as saying, “The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter.” Horses also convey thei...
Anyone who plays the races for a living has discipline. Even those who make a part-time living from the races know that they need to avoid negative traits that can hurt their bankroll. #1 Overestimati...
By Ray Wallin It is a gorgeous sunny day at the track. It has been a profitable day so far. You just finished watching the horses get ready in the paddock and the post parade. You know you have this p...
I’m not one to complain very often about jockey mistakes. A lot can happen during the running of a race and, for the most part, I think the men and women that ride at a professional level do an outs...
One of the toughest jobs in harness racing belongs to the racing secretary. It is their job to write the conditions for each race. To do this, they have to know a lot about the horses that are on the ...
