Several years ago, I came up with a way to identify “key races” before they’d been run. The key race concept was introduced by Steve Davidowitz in his master work “Betting Thoroughbreds” and...
By Laura Pugh Show of hands, who remembers the horse Off the Tracks? Not many? Alright then, let me refresh your memories. Last year, the two-year-old daughter of Curlin started off her career in June...
By Ray Wallin Have you ever watched a race and wondered: “Who would have ever thought that this horse could have run like that today… his past performances showed nothing?” I hear something alon...
By Laurie Ross The process of handicapping can be compared to an art form. No two handicappers look at the past performances in the same way, although they may come to the same conclusion as to the co...
By Ryan Dickey There’s something magical about the month of March in the world of college basketball — maybe you’ve heard of the phenomenon called “March Madness?” But March also means the K...
By Laura Pugh Mohaymen. In Arabic that word translates to dominant. It is ironic that such a name should belong to a colt who has swept two of Gulfstream Park’s three premier prep races for the Kent...
By Patrick Patterson Stallions that began stud duty in 2013 are first crops sires in 2016. Among this group are some impressive resumes, beautiful pedigrees and tremendous physical specimens… but no...
By Margaret Ransom Racing fans love a good rivalry, especially with geographic considerations. Affirmed vs. Alydar. Easy Goer vs. Sunday Silence. Zenyatta vs. Rachel Alexandra. The best in the East vs...
By Laura Pugh This Saturday’s Fountain of Youth Stakes could provide the unbeaten Mohaymen with his toughest test to date. Awesome Speed, Zulu and Awesome Banner are three new faces lined up to tes...
By Jonathan Stettin There are many ways to beat oneself in horse racing. Avoiding some of the obvious ones will improve anyone’s game, from the novice to the professional. In short, not being prepar...
