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Tag: Churchill Downs

#1: the sixth annual Twelve Days of Curlin Babies

Welcome back to the Twelve Days of Curlin Babies, where we celebrate the twelve most memorable races from Curlin’s progeny through … More

Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Curlin, Laurel Park, Santa Anita, Turf Paradise, twelve days of Curlin babies

Brisnet: How Brisnet helped me hit the Churchill Downs Pick 6 on TwinSpires

This past Saturday, I took a shot at a wager I almost never play, and had never before cashed: a … More

Churchill Downs, handicapping

2019 Kentucky Derby Preview

Over at Picks and Ponderings, I take a horse-by-horse look at this year’s Kentucky Derby, and share my selections in … More

Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Picks and Ponderings

Big Race Showdown: Week 12

This week, the Big Race Showdown panel of Candice Hare, Emily Gullikson, Brian Zipse, Dan Tordjman, Mike McCormick, Megan Devine, Dan Cronin, and I tackles the pair … More

America's Best Racing, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby

Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Kentucky Oaks Preview

In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, read my thoughts about Friday’s Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks!

Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Picks and Ponderings

#6: the fifth annual Twelve Days of Curlin Babies

Welcome back to the Twelve Days of Curlin Babies, where we celebrate the twelve most memorable races from Curlin’s progeny throughout … More

Churchill Downs, Curlin, twelve days of Curlin babies

Breeders’ Cup, All In One Place

Here’s where you can find links to all my Breeders’ Cup work! My race previews, in detail, are over at … More

Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs

Justify the Hype

One ukulele, one pile of past performances, no shame. I may be standing tall against Justify in the Derby tomorrow, … More

Churchill Downs, frivolity, Kentucky Derby, music

America’s Best Racing: Big-Race Showdown – A Kentucky Oaks-Derby Double

This is week twelve of Big Race Showdown at America’s Best Racing: where I clash heads with six awesome handicappers (Emily Gullikson, Candice Hare, Dan Tordjman, Brian … More

America's Best Racing, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby

2018 Kentucky Derby Preview and Saturday Stakes Selections

We’ve been following the trail all the way, but now, the Kentucky Derby is finally here.  The field is drawn, … More

Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Picks and Ponderings

Picks and Ponderings: 2018 Kentucky Oaks Preview

Kentucky Derby week is here.  As always, Picks and Ponderings is on top of it. This piece focuses on Friday’s … More

Churchill Downs, Picks and Ponderings

ceci n’est pas une Handicap de Chicago

This afternoon, Finley’sluckycharm extended her four-year-old record to a perfect three-for-three with a win in the Chicago Handicap (G3).  The … More

Arlington, Churchill Downs, meanderings

Picks and Ponderings: Kentucky Derby Point/Counterpoint

Over at Picks and Ponderings, Paul Mazur and I have tackled the Kentucky Derby field! As always we go horse-by-horse, point/counterpoint. … More

Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Picks and Ponderings

Picks and Ponderings: 2017 Kentucky Oaks Preview

Kentucky Derby week is officially underway! Friday’s card at Churchill Downs features the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks, as well as … More

Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Picks and Ponderings

Picks and Ponderings: 2016 Clark Handicap Preview

The weekend’s action continues Friday with the first Grade I of the weekend: the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs! The … More

Churchill Downs, Picks and Ponderings

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