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Santa Anita, and we have to at least guess other Stronach Group tracks in the future, are going to a new whip or riding crop rule. A padded crop will only be allowed for corrective measures. This is something we...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24   Cicada Stakes – Race 8 at Aqueduct – Post Time 5:37 PM Eastern   Fangirl won a race that was a KEY Race among Key Races, as...

There are so many factors that go into being a successful horseplayer. Handicapping is obviously a significant part and of the fundamentals but there are others. Ticket structure, money management, patience and discipline all come to mind. Each of these...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, March 16, 2019 Harrison E. Johnson Memorial Stakes – Race 5 at Laurel – Post Time 3:12 PM Eastern Unbridled Juan brings his “A” game every time, even last month when third in the...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, March 9 Challenger Stakes – Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs – Post Time 3:45 PM Eastern Killybegs Captain is drawn outside Flameaway, the 3/2 morning line favorite who is a need-the-lead type, but...

Those who follow the NFL know what a trap game is. That is when a supposedly better team takes a game lightly against a team they are supposed to beat. Often this happens when the so-called better team is looking...

When you play the horses today you have a plethora of opportunities to go after. Back in the day before simulcasting you were pretty much stuck with your local track and whatever wagers, pools, and takeout they offered. Things are...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, March 2   Very One Stakes – Race 7 at Gulfstream Park – Post Time 2:30 PM Eastern   The Tulip had a decent 2018 campaign in which she earned 100K while winning a...

Race callers have always had their trademark calls. Some we like, some we don’t, and track announcers are a matter of personal choice. That said, the trademark calls become almost a part of the racetrack experience. We learn to accept...