Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won eight times, finished second three  times and ran third seven times since Sept. 22. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.     BELMONT In […]

Being a long time visitor to many tracks, I feel that I have a clue to what is going on around me. Now, that doesn’t make me the “All-Knowing Professor,” but I have formulated a good feel. Just listen up to some of the stories from the days of old, and see what you think. […]

Breeders’ Cup 2012 is only 18-days away at the time of this writing. It will take place over two days at Santa Anita on November 2, and 3, 2012. I ran into a friend of mine from the track, and he asked me the million dollar question. “Where do I begin my research for the […]

Back in 2008 when the Breeders’ Cup was held at Santa Anita Park no runner went wire to wire in any of the 14 races on the main track’s Pro-Ride surface or the grass course. However, the synthetic surface was replaced with dirt after ’09 following many problems and complaints about it. Then last year the […]

It was Saturday afternoon and a bevy of the best racing was taking place in the country. Surrounding all of the simulcast TV’s were the marquee college football games. Toss in a few cold ones, and dozen or so wings, and you have entered heaven for many gamblers. This being the case, I was in the […]

As a horseplayer, it is our responsibility to keep up on trends, biases, and anything that can effect the bottom line. There is some rain in the forecast for Keeneland this week, and here are a few bullet point reminders to keep in your arsenal. Rainy day winners The track will always be fast. Next […]

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, finished second twice and ran third seven times since Aug. 25. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track.   ARLINGTON PARK The Best […]

Saturday is one day that you should have marked on your calendar. There are “Win and Your In” races, and the caliber of company is exceptional. The weather for Belmont is 50 degrees with a 20% chance of rain, and Keeneland will be 55 degrees with a 40% chance of storms. When you get your […]

Wherever you come from the drive to Keeneland has to be beautiful. In the spring, the renewal of life is abound with the blooming of the Dogwoods. When the fall meet arrives you are greeted by the vibrant colors of the Kentucky foliage. For 15-days each April and October racing holds court in a place […]

Winners of last weekend’s two top Breeders’ Cup Challenge races have several things in common, including being victorious in each Grade 1 contest for the second consecutive year. Flat Out surged to a head victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup over the pacesetting Stay Thirsty, his first triumph since defeating Drosselmeyer last […]