By Ed McNamara Classic Causeway bolted to the lead out of the gate, and before the 8-5 favorite reached the turn, he had company on his outside. Little Vic, a 13-1 shot, applied pressure immediately, ...
By Richard Rosenblatt In another two weeks, the road to the 148th Kentucky Derby (G1) really begins to heat up with a huge increase in qualifying points in Derby prep races. This weekend more than two...
By Margaret Ransom In years past, the San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita was considered an important stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby (G1). Even though 2016 winner Nyquist went on to win the...
By Margaret Ransom The 57th running of the Southwest Stakes (G3) returns to Oaklawn Park in its regular spot as the Rebel Stakes (G2) prep on Saturday, a year after it was delayed nearly two weeks due...
In the days leading up to the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, usracing.com is publishing profiles of the horses in the race set for Satu...
By Richard Rosenblatt The entries were announced on Wednesday for the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) on Feb. 26, and the list is a long one – 132 horses from 10 countries, including expected favorite Kn...
By Ray Wallin In the past I have talked about the traits of losing horseplayers, but this time we’ll talk about the traits of great horseplayers. So, whether you are a casual horseplayer or you make...
By Ed McNamara Before the Breeders’ Cup expanded its original menu of seven races in 2007, Saturday was a one-day pari-mutuel orgy. Now there are five Friday stakes featuring 2-year-olds – the Juv...
By Sean Morris Initially I thought this week’s column would focus on Woodbine, but even without a race that rivals the Woodbine Mile in terms of prestige, Churchill was able to put forth a more intr...
By Ray Wallin Horseplayers that make their living playing the races must show a higher level of discipline than the betting masses. In part, they must be horseplaying Stoics. What am I talking about? ...
