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.
Small Preakness Field Embarrassing?

Small Preakness Field Embarrassing?

On Saturday 8 horses will enter the gate for the 140th Preakness Stakes. It’s the smallest field for the 1 3/16-mile Preakness since 2000, when Red Bullet upset Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus. […] Read More

American Pharoah Wins 141st Kentucky Derby

Zayat Stables’ homebred American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) stalked the early pace during Saturday’s 141st running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and provided a thrilling stretch-long duel with Firing Line (Line of David) and fellow Bob […] Read More

Blinkers Off 125: Kentucky Derby Preview

Blinkers Off 125: Kentucky Derby Preview

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

Blinkers Off 124: Kentucky Oaks Preview

Blinkers Off 124: Kentucky Oaks Preview

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

Racing Returns to Churchill Downs

Racing returns to Churchill Downs under the lights at Opening Night. Kick off Kentucky Derby week in style with live racing and entertainment in celebration of the upcoming Kentucky Derby. […] Read More

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