Affirmed

Octane, Outfoxed Win Twin Florida Sire Stakes

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A pair of juveniles were crowned stakes winners Saturday at Gulfstream Park when Octane (in the Affirmed for colts and geldings) and Outfoxed (in the Susan’s […]

Kentucky Derby

Why Justify Won the Kentucky Derby

Each Kentucky Derby unfolds in its own unique way. We may try to compare Derbies of yesteryear to those of the present day, but each has its own idiosyncratic attributes. […] Read More

News

Big ‘Cap Winner Melatonin Leads Loaded Field in G1, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2016)—Recent Santa Anita Handicap winner Melatonin, streaking Second Summer, Grade I winner Hoppertunity, defending champ Hard Aces and multiple (turf) graded winner Bal a Bali head […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

2015 Pursuit of a Personal Triple Crown

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN IN MAY 2015 BEFORE THE BELMONT STAKES As each year passes, the pursuit of a Triple Crown becomes more and more tenuous for me. Being born […] Read More

News

American Pharoah Aims at Breeders’ Cup Classic

Owner Ahmed Zayat announced Thursday morning that he has decided to keep Triple Crown champion American Pharoah in training despite the second-place finish in last weekend’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga. […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 131: Belmont Stakes Recap and Triple Crown Reaction

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

Belmont Stakes

American Pharoah Takes Belmont, Wins Triple Crown

We’ve been on American Pharoah since day 1 and he didn’t disappoint us yet again. American Pharoah is your 147th Belmont Stakes Champion and 12th Triple Crown winner of all […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Professional Handicapper Strategies and Selections

The handicappers at MyWinners are offering up selections and strategies for Belmont Stakes Saturday on a few of the key races. Feel free to use their selections mixed with ours […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 130: Belmont Stakes Preview

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes Post Positions and Morning Line Odds

Zayat Stables Triple Crown hopeful American Pharoah drew post 5 for the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I) to be run June 6 at Belmont Park, and was installed as […] Read More