The 30th Breeder's Cup is in the books and if you watched---and based on the TV ratings you didn't---, you either saw or missed a spectacular two days of racing. Prior to the Cup, I discussed the rules; the rules...
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Breeder’s Cup Is As Simple As Following the “Rule”
Let's begin with the simple assumption that you will be watching all 14 Breeder's Cup races this weekend. You will look at the program and will use some sort of system to make your wagers. You'll look at odds, names...
Breeder’s Cup at Belmont, So Long to Old Friend?
Will it ever happen again? Belmont Park, synonymous with racing greatness hasn't hosted the Breeder's Cup since 2005 when Saint Liam, ridden by Jerry Bailey captured the Classic on a cold, blustery (I was there) late October day. Since 2005,...
Tough Call, But Run Princess Run!
It is tough. Sometimes, very tough. As a horse owner, you fulfill your dream of buying a magnificent animal who can run like there's no tomorrow. You find a trainer who takes care of your investment and then, at age...
The Not So Terrible Twos
The terrible twos. If you're a parent, you know what this means. That magical second year where your little ones begin to come into their own. In horse racing, there is nothing like a two year old. Most have been...
The Greek and The Princess Super on Saturday
Super Saturday at Belmont Park certainly lived up to its billing with six scintillating races that saw a little of everything. In the end, both youth and experience were served. The only disappointment of the day had to be the...
The Philadelphia Story
The calm before the storm is what many call the time from the end of the Saratoga meet to the Breeder's Cup, but as we know, the fall racing season is exceptional. Next Saturday (September 28) is a huge day...
The Colder it Gets, the Hotter it Gets
The Saratoga racing season is nothing but a distant memory, but if you thought that big time racing was over, please reconsider. The fall campaign offers something for everyone, a potpourri of sorts for the horse racing fan. In the...
Another Saratoga Meet Has Come and Gone
It does fly by. Even though summer and winter have approximately the same number of days, the summer goes faster. There may not be scientific evidence to back this up, but we all know it's true. I was fortunate enough...
The Third Time Usually Not The Charm
Some say good things happen in threes. Others say the third time is the charm, while there are some that say three strikes, you're out. I guess your opinion on this depends on whether you're an optimist or a pessimist. ...