West Side Wonder

West Side Wonder

West Side Bernie looks to be a top contender in this Saturday's Lane's End Stakes. Trainer Kelly Breen discusses his preparation for the $500,000 race.

EventsHandicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
Another Gear

Another Gear

The Louisiana Derby showcased Friesan Fire finding an incredible "another gear" in the mud. This rare ability is disappearing with new synthetic tracks.

Events
Ed Meyer1 min read
Impressive

Impressive

Friesan Fire delivered an impressive performance in the Louisiana Derby, stamping his ticket for the Kentucky Derby with versatility and power. He's peaking at the right time.

EventsKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer1 min read
Three Important Races

Three Important Races

Learn about key Kentucky Derby prep races like the Florida Derby and Wood Memorial. Get handicapping tips on speed biases and track specifics to inform your bets.

EventsKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer1 min read
Proving Ground

Proving Ground

Friesan Fire, a Kentucky Derby contender, is the 5-2 favorite for the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds after winning the Risen Star and Lecomte Stakes. He drew post 9.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
This Was Only A Test

This Was Only A Test

Trainer Bobby Frankel and Mike Smith put Stardom Bound to the test in the Santa Anita Oaks, assessing her potential to race against the boys. This was no ordinary victory.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer1 min read
New York - A Good Place For Revenge

New York - A Good Place For Revenge

I Want Revenge's dominant Gotham Stakes win on dirt defied usual handicapping rules for synthetic-to-dirt switches, a move jockey Joe Talamo explains.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Haynesfield

Haynesfield

Haynesfield impressed in the $100,000 Whirlaway, showcasing potential as a New York bred contender for bigger races.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer1 min read
3-Year-Old Update

3-Year-Old Update

It's early, but the race to the Kentucky Derby is on! Get our first look at the 3-year-old contenders, including recent prep race results from Gulfstream Park.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer2 min read
California Recap

California Recap

Opening day at Santa Anita offers a final chance to evaluate top runners before Eclipse Awards. Bob Black Jack impressed in the Malibu Stakes.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer5 min read
Iron Horse

Iron Horse

Commentator, the 7-year-old gelding, is considered America's fastest horse this season, boasting top Beyer speed figures including a 120 Whitney Handicap win.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer3 min read
Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

Recap the weekend's horse racing action, featuring a thrilling dead-heat finish between Demarcation and Karelian in the River City Handicap at Churchill Downs.

EventsNews
Ed Meyer5 min read