The graded stakes calendar continues at Arlington this Saturday with the Arlington Matron. In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, … More
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Picks and Ponderings: Santa Anita Memorial Day Grade 1 Triple
This Monday at Santa Anita features three Grade 1 races: the Gamely for turf fillies and mares, the Shoemaker Mile … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Hanshin Cup Recap
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look back at Lanier’s dominant victory in the Hanshin Cup: … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Hanshin Cup Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look at the first stakes race of the Arlington summer … More
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
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Kentucky Oaks Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, read my thoughts about Friday’s Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks!
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Hawthorne Spring Closing Day Preview
Tomorrow is closing day for Hawthorne’s spring meet — and in my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Florida Derby and Gulfstream Park Oaks Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a detailed look at both three-year-old points races on Saturday’s card … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Rebel Stakes Preview
The Derby Trail returns to Oaklawn Park this Saturday with the Rebel Stakes (G2). The race split into two divisions, … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Hal’s Hope Stakes Preview
Racing may still be on hiatus in Chicago for another three weeks, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t following locals … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra Stakes Preview
The stakes on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails go up this Saturday at Fair Grounds, with the first … More
Picks and Ponderings: Pegasus World Cup and Pegasus World Cup Turf Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look at the pair of rich Grade 1 races: the … More
Picks and Ponderings: Hawthorne Closing Day, 1.12.19: Full-Card Picks and Analysis
Hawthorne’s meet draws to a close on Saturday afternoon. However, before racing in Chicago goes on hiatus for two months, … More
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Sham Stakes Preview
The Santa Anita spur of the three-year-old trail gets underway this Saturday with the Sham Stakes. Coliseum is getting all … More
Picks and Ponderings: Hawthorne Race 8 Preview: Super High Five Mandatory Payout
Today is the final race day of the year at Hawthorne, meaning all bets must pay out. Thus, there’s $52,170 … More