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California Dreaming: Golden State Rejuvenation for Jockeys

POSTED: February 16, 2026

Maybe It's The Water The California racing circuit, despite its challenges with field size, has become an unexpected proving ground and career revitalizer for a...

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Al Haram Flies Late For Famous Saudi Derby Success

POSTED: February 15, 2026

Al Haram (IRE) and Ricardo Ferreira win the Group 3 USD$1.5m Saudi Derby Presented by ZOOD Realty, Credit: JCSA // Mathea Kelley Jockey Club of...

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Imagination Leads Home US Pair In Riyadh Dirt Sprint

POSTED: February 15, 2026

Imagination (USA) gets the better of Just Beat The Odds (USA) in the Group 2 USD$2m Riyadh Dirt Sprint Presented by Saudi National Bank. Credit:...

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Forever Young Shines Once More For Second Straight Saudi Cup

POSTED: February 15, 2026

Forever Young (JPN) claims the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup for the second time on Saturday, Credit: JCSA // Ali AlZeanaidi Jockey Club of Saudi...

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The "Rainy Day" Mystery: Stewardship or Self-Interest at the Jockey Club?

POSTED: February 15, 2026

Have you ever gotten involved in something and wanted to get out, but you keep feeling brought back in? A few weeks ago I wrote...

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The Starting Gate Closes: Florida Decoupling, Gulfstream's Crossroads, and the Rise of Tampa Bay Downs

POSTED: February 15, 2026

Decoupling and Its Impact on Florida Horse Racing: Who Wins, Who Loses The Handicapper's Perspective: "I’ve seen some bad beats at Gulfstream, but nothing compares...

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The Gilded Cage: Why The Jockey Club Leadership is Financially Insulated from the Sport’s Decline

POSTED: February 11, 2026

The American Thoroughbred industry is currently a tale of two sports. In one version, the foundation is rotting: foal crops are in a twenty-year nosedive,...

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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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The Umbrella and the Storm: Why Racing’s Narrative is Protected, Not Progressed

POSTED: February 9, 2026

In our recent exploration, The Illusion of Independence, we pulled back the curtain on the tight-knit relationships that govern horse racing’s "official" narrative. We’ve seen...

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