Dancing Her Way Into the Winners Circle

Dancing Her Way Into the Winners Circle

Jockey Chantal Sutherland, recognized for her beauty by People and Vogue, rode Unusual Suspect to victory in the Silveyville Stakes at Golden Gate Fields.

Ed Meyer3 min read
Pick-Six Patrol - Over $171,000

Pick-Six Patrol - Over $171,000

The Santa Anita Pick-6 has a carryover over $171,000. Get handicapping tips to tackle this big pool, including key singles and strategies for big wins.

Free Picks
Ed Meyer2 min read
A Tiger From Tampa

A Tiger From Tampa

Discover a top play for Race #9 at Tampa Bay Downs featuring THERECOMESATIGER, a 6-year-old gelding returning to turf with a bullet workout and class drop.

Free Picks
Ed Meyer1 min read
In The Saddle

In The Saddle

“Jockeys,” a new docu-soap on Animal Planet, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of top riders like Mike Smith and Chantal Sutherland, competing at Santa Anita.

News
Ed Meyer1 min read
Milestones

Milestones

Steve Asmussen made history by becoming the first North American conditioner to win 600 Thoroughbred races in a single year. Learn how he achieved this remarkable milestone.

News
Ed Meyer3 min read
Holiday Wishes

Holiday Wishes

Horstradamus shares his holiday wish list for horse racing, covering a safer game, recognizing players as true stars, and resolving ADW issues.

Ed Meyer3 min read
Meeker Watches From The Sidelines

Meeker Watches From The Sidelines

Former Churchill Downs CEO Tom Meeker critiques the Thoroughbred industry's current state, especially the ADW dispute between racetracks and horsemen. He calls the ongoing squabbling ill-timed.

Ed Meyer2 min read
Whip What?

Whip What?

Keeneland jockeys tried new whips; now Australia considers banning whip use in 2YO races and other changes to riding crop rules.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Two Cents

Two Cents

This blog examines arrogance in horse racing, specifically unrealistic claims about Big Brown's stud fee post-Belmont Stakes loss amidst economic downturns.

Ed Meyer2 min read
He Is Here To Stay.....

He Is Here To Stay.....

Rafael Bejarano completed a historic sweep of five major Southern California horse racing meets, riding 52 winners at Hollywood Park's fall meet.

News
Ed Meyer1 min read
Cold Sunday

Cold Sunday

Cold weather cancels races, but Fairgrounds is open with 11 races. Expect boosted payouts on exotic bets due to increased pools from other track closures.

Ed Meyer1 min read
Do You Gamble Or Wager?

Do You Gamble Or Wager?

Handicapping is easy; betting is hard. Learn the difference between gambling and wagering, defining your goals to bet smarter and make money.

Handicapping
Ed Meyer2 min read