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The First Saturday in May: Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply

POSTED: February 25, 2026

Kentucky Derby Radar As we roll into the final weekend of February, the Road to the Kentucky Derby begins its most aggressive turn. This Saturday’s...

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True Bias. False Bias. And the Difference Between Being Sharp… and Being Loud

POSTED: February 18, 2026

One of the most abused, misunderstood, and lazily thrown around terms in modern horse racing is track bias. Everybody’s got one. Everybody sees one. Very...

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Road to Derby Day: A Bettor’s Guide to the Prep Season

POSTED: February 17, 2026

Kentucky Derby Day may be the first Saturday in May, but the real journey starts months earlier, when the sport’s best and brightest 3-year-olds begin...

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The Ozark Stakes at Oaklawn Park Today

POSTED: February 16, 2026

It is President's day and we have some racing. The Ozark Stakes for three-year olds will be run at Oaklawn Park today. CHR: The Ozark...

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Comprehensive Handicapping Report: The Risen Star, and The Rachel Alexandra

POSTED: February 9, 2026

Our CHR for The Risen Star on Saturday at the Fair Grounds: CHR- The Risen StarDownload CHR: The Rachel Alexandra: CHR - The Rachel AlexandraDownload...

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Gas Me Up Offers Exceptional Value in Friday's Grade 3 at Santa Anita

POSTED: February 3, 2026

Gas Me Up, Benoit Photo James Gazzale Saturday's Grade 3 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita sets up as a classic clash between speed and...

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Comprehensive Handicapping Report, The CHR Delivers

POSTED: February 1, 2026

 Sister Troienne, On Time Girl and Nearly Highlight Saturday's CHR from Past The Wire If You Know You Know Fresh off a not too shabby...

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Road to the BCBC: Week 10

POSTED: January 23, 2026

Kevin Gazzale We are moving on to week 9 of attempting to qualify for the BCBC through feeder tournaments. I had a dream last night...

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Road to the 2026 BCBC: Week 8?

POSTED: January 8, 2026

Kevin Gazzale Alright, this has gone on long enough. Santa Anita is back in action finally under clear sunny skies and I’m ready to jump...

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