Jon Stettin’s Blog

Factor the Jockey There are a lot of people who think the jockey doesn’t matter that much and they are all close to equally capable with the right horse. I’m not one of them. I think the jockey matters a...

The 2021 Grade 3 Red Smith There is not a lot of pace on paper, but at least the Red Smith, a long time NY turf marathon, has two horses with some early gas set to run. We all get...

The Artie Schiller 2021 The Breeders’ Cup is over, the wagering opportunities continue. The one-mile Artie Schiller over the Aqueduct inner turf course drew a full field of 10. The race came up pretty competitive, and I think we have...

Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder A 2021 Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder First things first. The Breeders’ Cup draw is not until Monday. You don’t get paid more for selecting and locking in now. At Del Mar specifically the draw in certain...

Best Handicapping Edge With the Breeders’ Cup on the horizon everyone is or should be looking for an edge in their handicapping and wagering strategies. There is more information out there today than ever before. It is easy to fall...

The 2021 Queen Elizabeth The Queen Elizabeth Grade 1 at the Keeneland Fall meet almost always draws a strong field with a few international stars or potential stars. This year is no exception. Willaim Haggas sends one, Aidan O’ Brien...

We love Keeneland in the spring with the two-year-olds and the Kentucky Derby looming. We love it in the fall with the Breeders’ Cup on the horizon. Spring, fall, what is the difference, we love Keeneland. The Keeneland Turf Mile...

The Woodward The Woodward may not quite have the prestige it once did but it is still a great horse race, and this year looks to have possible Breeders’ Cup ramifications. At least a few of these must have their...