Animal Kingdom

Ten First-Year Sires to Watch at Saratoga and Del Mar

The 2-year-old races are a major part of what makes Saratoga and Del Mar so special. The tracks card these races almost daily, and many of the entrants go on […]

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Success & Racing Experience Myth Buster

The adage has existed for decades. “A horse needs to have a strong foundation with much racing experience to win the Kentucky Derby.” Even with the paradigm shift this century […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis: Part 3

The final piece of the 2016 Kentucky Derby pace puzzle has come together with the post-position draw now complete. The post positions are of utmost importance in charting out how […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis: Part 2

“Pace makes the race” is not just a catch phrase. Pace is one of the most important factors in handicapping a horse race. The speed at which a race is […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Pace Thesis: Part 1

The puzzle of handicapping the Kentucky Derby is a complex riddle wrapped inside an enigma, but the axioms that build the fundamentals of handicapping still apply in this unique race. […] Read More

General

Kentucky Derby 101: A Beginners Guide

General Facts About The Race: The Kentucky Derby is a the biggest race in America. It is for three-year-old horses only, and held annually in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May. […] Read More

General

Blinkers Off 006: Oaklawn Update and Stakes Previews Podcast Released

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