Feeling a Derby hangover from the DQ? Learn to move on from past results, disconnect from social media drama, and get back to handicapping.
Bill Shoemaker's 1986 Kentucky Derby win at 54 from post 1 was historic. This Saturday, Jon Court becomes the oldest jockey, proving age is just a number in horse racing.
Discover a collection of proven handicapping patterns and plans from seasoned horseplayers. Get timeless betting advice for your big race days.
The Happy Horseplayer looks forward to Fall racing, the Breeders' Cup, and Keeneland, while celebrating jockey Perry Wayne Ouzts reaching 7,000 career wins.
Learn to become a full-fledged horseplayer with these key handicapping tips. Discover strategies for wagering wisely, from track conditions to selective betting.
A young man recalls his pivotal meeting with legendary handicapper John Asher at Turfway Park. This blog post pays tribute to the passing of a true horse racing icon.
Once a top sport, horse racing now battles changing times and past management's lack of foresight to stay afloat. Learn about the ongoing struggles tracks face.
While many racetracks struggle, new sports wagering revenue in Delaware offers a glimmer of hope. Could sports betting be the savior horse racing needs to survive?
Justify won the Triple Crown, but controversy brews over the ride of stablemate Restoring Hope. Owners are calling for a steward's inquiry into "reckless riding" at Belmont.
This post explores the over-regulation of legalized sports gambling and proposes simplifying the process by limiting wagers to established, licensed venues like racetracks and casinos.
Racetracks have transformed from smoke-filled grandstands to family-friendly environments, offering special events like inflatables, games, and petting zoos.
Review key Kentucky Derby prep races: Wood Memorial with Vino Rosso and Bluegrass Stakes with Good Magic. Analyze their performances for Louisville.