Handicapping
Must-See Races of the Weekend
We know it’s tough to keep up with all the big races going on around the country each weekend. This weekend is no different as we have some of the […]
Jared Welch
A former marketing director, Jared is the “CEO Dude” who oversees the website’s design and functionality, as well as business development, marketing, promotion, and publicity, along with hosting the Blinkers Off podcast. He tends to handicap races using a straight form method, closely studying all of the trends, patterns, and tendencies.
News
Unbeaten Enola Gray Romps in Fleet Treat Stakes
Unbeaten Enola Gray, the 1-9 favorite in a field of five California-bred three-year-old fillies, ran to her odds and then some Friday as she romped to a seven and three-quarter […] Read More
News
Ancient Secret Remains Undefeated in G2 Lake George Victory
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Ancient Secret swept three wide at the top of the stretch and onto a rousing 1 ¼-length victory over fast-closing stablemate Elysea’s World, keeping her undefeated […] Read More
News
Sweet Loretta Overcomes Slow Start to Win G3 Schuylerville
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Overcoming a slow start, Sweet Loretta swept past the leaders in the stretch under Saratoga’s all-time leading rider, Hall of Famer John Velazquez, and drew off […] Read More
Track Reports
Del Mar Stable Notes: Wait Is Almost Over for California Chrome
The wait is almost over for California Chrome’s return to racing in Saturday’s Grade II $200,000 San Diego Handicap. All that remains for the No. 1 horse in North America […] Read More
Track Reports
Saratoga Notes: Songbird Has First Gallop at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Songbird, the nation’s leading 3-year-old filly, had her first gallop over Saratoga’s main track on Friday morning. The undefeated daughter of Medaglia d’Oro, who is eyeing […] Read More
Podcast
Blinkers Off 191: Saratoga Preview, Bold Statements and Rapid-Fire Selections
Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More
News
Pretty N Cool Cruises to C.E.R.F. Stakes Victory at Del Mar
Talented Pretty N Cool, who began her career last summer at Del Mar where she won the Sorrento Stakes and then was runner-up to ultimate juvenile filly champion Songbird in […] Read More
Saratoga
Live Racing Moves to Saratoga Friday, Features 69 Stakes Worth Record $18.725 Million
ELMONT, N.Y. – Featuring 69 stakes worth a record $18.725 million, anchored by the Grade 1, $1.25 million Whitney on August 6 and the 147th edition of the Grade 1, […] Read More
Track Reports
Jose Ortiz, Brown, Dubb Win Belmont Spring/Summer Meet Titles
ELMONT, N.Y. – Belmont Park’s spring/summer meet wrapped up Sunday with jockey Jose Ortiz winning his third straight individual title on the New York Racing Association circuit and trainer Chad […] Read More