J. Keeler Johnson
Which 2-year-old Thoroughbreds delivered the most impressive performances during the 2026 summer season at Del Mar?...
Racing
Posted September 16th, 2026 ·
Betting an All-Weather Specialist in 2026 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes
The most prestigious race contested each year at Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania is coming up on Friday: the $300,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes.
Gambling
Posted September 15th, 2026 ·
Rookie Rankings: Five 2-Year-Old Prospects to Watch From 2026 Saratoga Meet
During two-plus months of exciting summer racing at Saratoga Race Course, we witnessed many talented 2-year-old Thoroughbreds deliver eye-catching victories suggesting they’re serious prospects for...
Racing
Posted September 14th, 2026 ·
Lure: The Horse That Switched Career Fields and Came Out on Top
A common phrase in horse racing is “horses aren’t machines,” and the truth behind this phrase is rarely more apparent than when a talented horse isn’t quite running to expectations. Such was the...
Legends
Posted September 12th, 2026 ·
Key Trends to Know When Betting Downhill Turf Sprints at Santa Anita Park
Through the decades, turf sprints have risen in prominence across the United States racing landscape. Some of the most fascinating, both from a sporting and handicapping perspective, take place...
Gambling
Posted September 11th, 2026 ·
Betting a New York Raider in the 2026 Natalma Stakes
Saturday’s Grade 1 Johnnie Walker Natalma Stakes at Woodbine is Canada’s most prestigious event for 2-year-old fillies. The one-mile turf race is a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Grade 1...
Gambling
Posted September 10th, 2026 ·
Wise Dan: How One Racehorse Defined What It Means to Be a Champion
What defines a champion?...
Legends
Posted September 9th, 2026 ·
August Belmont II: The Man Who Bred Man o’ War
How many men in the history of horse racing can claim to have bred the greatest colt and the greatest filly of their time?...
Legends
Posted September 8th, 2026 ·
Betting a Flashy Maiden Winner in the Hopeful Stakes
Eight talented 2-year-old Thoroughbreds will face off in Sunday’s $300,000 Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga, a historic Grade 1 race with an impressive roster of recent winners.
Gambling
Posted September 3rd, 2026 ·
From Farm Kid to Hall of Famer: The Eddie Maple Story
Here’s a question to ponder: Suppose that you’re an up-and-coming young jockey, not yet 25 years old and less than a decade into your career. Out of the blue, you’re called upon to ride arguably...
Legends
Posted September 2nd, 2026 ·
Betting a 25-1 Longshot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager
The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is taking place on Oct. 31, but you don’t have to wait until race day to get your win bets down. Instead, you can play the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future...
Gambling
Posted August 28th, 2026 ·
Buckpasser: The Hall of Fame Racehorse With a Nonchalant Attitude
Buckpasser was a real personality – that’s a nice way of putting it. It’s a testament to his talent, if not his tenacity, that the blue-blood colt compiled a Hall of Fame career despite his...
Legends
Posted August 27th, 2026 ·