James Gazzale

James Gazzale has covered the Thoroughbred racing industry as a multi-media journalist and analyst since 2013. He has extensively reported on recent efforts to expand fixed-odds horse betting and sports betting apps entering the U.S. horse racing market. His work has been featured in Legal Sports Report, Sports Grid TV, Spectrum News Louisville, and more.

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Final Wood Memorial at ‘the Big A’ Signals End of an Era at Aqueduct

There are grand stages in American racing. Places where the crowd swells, the noise builds, and the spectacle feels inseparable from the sport. And then there’s Aqueduct Racetrack. “The Big A,” as...

Events / Travel Posted March 31st, 2026 ·

Inside the MORNINGLINE.IO Model and the New Way to Own a Racehorse

Four years ago, Joel Funk walked into his first yearling sale at Keeneland and saw nearly $400 million change hands in less than two weeks. Billionaires, celebrities, and global power brokers...

Pop Culture Posted February 24th, 2026 ·

Horses a Path to Healing for Debbie Self, Co-Owner of Champion Super Corredora

On Breeders’ Cup Friday, as the NetJets Juvenile Fillies unfolded behind her in a blur of dirt and urgency, Super Corredora did what she had done best throughout her brief career. She broke sharply...

The Life Posted January 20th, 2026 ·

Flash of Brilliance or Consistent Winner? Sprint Eclipse Awards Debates Speak Volumes About Racing

If you ever needed proof that horse racing can spark the same kind of arguments usually reserved for group chats during fantasy football draft season, look no further than this year’s Eclipse Award...

Racing Posted December 10th, 2025 ·

Two Saratoga Horse Betting Pools That Will Keep You Hooked All Summer

Welcome to summer in Saratoga, where the horses are fast, the stakes are high, and the vibes are unbeatable. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just getting into the sport, there’s no better way to...

Racing Posted July 5th, 2025 ·

New Belmont Park Set to Bring Horse Racing Back Into New York’s Spotlight

You could make the case that Belmont Park has delivered more unforgettable New York sports moments than even Madison Square Garden over the past few decades.

Events / Travel Posted June 3rd, 2025 ·

Maryland’s Underdog Crown Jewel: Preakness Bids Farewell to Old Pimlico

Crab cakes, lacrosse, and the Preakness Stakes. That’s what Maryland does. Since its inception in 1873, the state’s signature race has been rooted in the heart of Baltimore.

Events / Travel Posted May 13th, 2025 ·

Netflix’s ‘Race for the Crown’ Highlights Horse Racing’s Glitz, Grit, and Glory

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to enter the Sport of Kings with a fistful of cash and a dream of roses, Netflix’s new docuseries “Race for the Crown” drops you right into the saddle. The...

Pop Culture Posted May 8th, 2025 ·

Five Questions You Were Too Scared to Ask About the Kentucky Derby – and the Answers

The Kentucky Derby is a lot to process: 20 horses, 150,000 fans, and more hats and mint juleps than you could ever count at iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville. Even the most seasoned fans and...

Racing Posted April 28th, 2025 ·

Answers to Five Questions You Were Afraid to Ask About Horse Racing

So, you’re into horse racing but don’t yet have a clue to what’s going on? No sweat, we’ve all been there! Between the dozens of tracks, the hundreds, if not thousands, of horses and a racing...

Racing Posted April 25th, 2025 ·

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