Iron Man

Iron Man

Terry Wallace, the "Iron Man" announcer, boasts an unprecedented streak of calling every race at Oaklawn Park since 1975. Learn about his remarkable career.

News
Ed Meyer3 min read
Let's Get It On!

Let's Get It On!

The $1M Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship (NHC) kicks off with a record 301 horseplayers vying for a $500,000 first prize.

News
Ed Meyer2 min read
Speed Trap?

Speed Trap?

Early speed is no longer a dominant handicapping factor at Gulfstream or Aqueduct, even on wet tracks. Santa Anita's Pro-Ride also shows less early speed bias.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer3 min read
A Day At The Beach

A Day At The Beach

Get our top pick for Gulfstream Park's Dania Beach (Race 8). We analyze Kopitar's recent workout, trainer George Arnold's stats, and jockey J.J. Castellano for a winning bet.

Free PicksHandicapping
Ed Meyer1 min read
No More Pepper

No More Pepper

Peppers Pride, the undefeated mare with a modern-day record of 19 consecutive wins, has retired from racing to become a broodmare, booked to Tiznow.

News
Ed Meyer1 min read
Back In The Saddle Again

Back In The Saddle Again

Eclipse Award winner Gill returns to horse racing after a self-imposed exile, aiming to break the single-season wins record and turn a profit.

News
Ed Meyer4 min read
Where Is It?

Where Is It?

A Marketing Director laments the decline of horse racing coverage in newspapers. He questions why media outlets seek advertising dollars but fail to provide essential racing content.

Ed Meyer2 min read
World-Wide Hurt

World-Wide Hurt

Irish horse racing faced its first contraction in 15 years in 2008, hit by economic slowdown and severe weather conditions despite record participation levels.

News
Ed Meyer4 min read
Things That Almost Did Not Happen

Things That Almost Did Not Happen

Read a seasoned handicapper's personal stories of close calls and memorable moments at the racetrack, where big wins almost happened.

Ed Meyer4 min read
Top Twenty 3-Year-Olds To Watch

Top Twenty 3-Year-Olds To Watch

Discover the top twenty 3-year-old racehorses to keep an eye on. Our experts break down their stats, trainers, and what makes them prospects for upcoming races.

HandicappingKentucky Derby
Ed Meyer2 min read
Three-Year-Old Update

Three-Year-Old Update

Friesan Fire took a big step on the Kentucky Derby trail, winning at Fair Grounds and emerging as a Triple Crown prospect.

News
Ed Meyer3 min read
Little Brother

Little Brother

Barbaro's full brother Nicanor is nearing his highly anticipated debut at Gulfstream Park. Trainer Michael Matz expresses optimism for the colt's future.

News
Ed Meyer3 min read