The Whitney “Old School”

Although Fierceness enters this year’s Whitney as the likely favorite, he’s 3-for-4 at Saratoga, with wins in the Jim Dandy and Travers, and a recent runner‑up finish in the Met […]

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Key Races & Bets for Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

Saratoga Derby Invitational – Race 9 at Saratoga – Post Time 4:28 PM Eastern Top win contenders: Hotazhell Possible (slight) upset candidate: Final Gambit For exactas: Juwelier, Test Score, World […]

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The Bing Crosby 2025

The Bing Crosby at Del Mar on Saturday came up one of the more competitive races I can recall. The fact it is a Grade 1 Sprint with Breeders’ Cup […]

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Key Races & Bets for Saturday, July 26th, 2025

San Diego Handicap – Race 8 at Del Mar – Post Time 5:30 Pacific, 8:30 PM Eastern Win contenders: Express Train, Nysos Express Train won the 2021 San Diego Handicap […]

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The Haskell and Where is the Single

Journalism has firmly established himself as the top horse in the Haskell picture right now, with his consistent performances and raw talent separating him from the pack. He’s shown versatility […]

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Key Races & Bets for Saturday, July 19th, 2025

Race 8 at Saratoga – Post Time 4:29 PM Eastern Top win contenders: Taraj Taraj, who was entered last Saturday and scratched when the race (scheduled for grass) was moved […]

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Bet With the Best Podcast E49 – Reprise of Part 2 of Saratoga Deep Dive with David Aragona

This is a reprise of a special episode of the podcast, sponsored by AmWager, which was originally released as E32 in 2024, in which we talked in depth with David […]

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The 2025 Diana Stakes

The field may be small for the 2025 Grade 1 Diana, but it is quality. Only six are scheduled to go to post but there are a few nice ones […]

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Key Races & Bets for Saturday, July 12th, 2025

Race 9 at Saratoga – Post Time 5:03 PM Eastern Top win contenders: Taraj, Then Taraj is an exceptionally well-bred colt who cost more than $600,000 at auction in Europe […]

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