Joe Talamo

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Forever Unbridled and Effinex Arrive at Oaklawn

Forever Unbridled and Effinex arrived at Oaklawn Monday following a flight originating in New York. Forever Unbridled is scheduled to run in Friday’s $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for older […]

News

Longshot Melatonin Goes Gate to Wire to Shock G1, $1 Million Santa Anita Handicap

ARCADIA, Calif. (March 12, 2016)—In his first-ever try in graded stakes competition on the main track, longshot Melatonin made it look easy in taking Saturday’s 79th running of the Grade […] Read More

News

Solid Wager Upsets in Cary Grant Stakes

Solid Wager, a 9-1 outsider in the betting, rallied from last place turning into the stretch under powerful urging from jockey Joe Talamo to win the featured $100,000 Cary Grant […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 109: Jeffrey Bloom Interview

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

Kentucky Derby

The Gomper – Why He’s a Horse to Follow This Triple Crown Season

In 2012, a 2-year-old colt by new sire Curlin caught my eye. I researched his background and determined he had a strong potential to be a classic contender at three. […] Read More

Betting Tips

Del Mar Preview: California Horse Racing at it’s Finest

Opening day at Del Mar is an event like no other! When the gates open for the first race on Wednesday, the roar from the crowd will be deafening. Last […] Read More