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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Irish horse racing faced its first contraction in 15 years in 2008, hit by economic slowdown and severe weather conditions despite record participation levels.
Read a seasoned handicapper's personal stories of close calls and memorable moments at the racetrack, where big wins almost happened.
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.
Friesan Fire took a big step on the Kentucky Derby trail, winning at Fair Grounds and emerging as a Triple Crown prospect.
Barbaro's full brother Nicanor is nearing his highly anticipated debut at Gulfstream Park. Trainer Michael Matz expresses optimism for the colt's future.
Friesan Fire, trained by Larry Jones, won the LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, showing his Kentucky Derby potential after three disappointing starts.
Indiana casinos saw an 8.6% revenue decline in 2008, the first year-to-year drop in state history. Economic factors, unemployment, and high gas prices were blamed.
