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Remington Park, Right or Wrong

POSTED: April 17, 2020

By now most racing fans know about the bettor who hit the jackpot 6 at Remington Park on a $403.20 ticket. He received $8,920.80. He...

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Here Comes Malicious!

POSTED: April 16, 2020

Before Secretariat - before Seabiscuit, even - fans of American horse racing were enthralled with a 12-year-old gelding from southern California named Malicious. Malicious never...

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Saratoga and Del Mar, Maybe, Maybe Not

POSTED: April 16, 2020

It is pretty safe to say as of now, there has been no firm decision on whether Saratoga and Del Mar will be able to...

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Why Would Anyone Own a Race Horse?

POSTED: April 15, 2020

Charlatan Cruises Home To Victory At Santa Anita Park While Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park enjoy unimagined handle, most of the rest of the...

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Wesley Ward Plans and Preps for Royal Ascot

POSTED: April 15, 2020

With his sharp eye on Ascot, Wesley Ward prepares to unleash the first of his powerful two-year-old armory this week in Hallandale, Florida. Inspired by...

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Mike Smith's Saudi Cup Woes Continue

POSTED: April 15, 2020

Winner of the International Jockeys' Challenge at the inaugural two-day Saudi Cup meeting in Riyadh in February, Mike Smith has been demoted to third after one...

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A Lesson in Race Riding by Master Angel Cordero Jr. "The Easiest Whitney Stakes Win Ever"

POSTED: April 14, 2020

Angel Cordero was perhaps the best race rider ever. He could push the envelope further than anyone. He'd ride his horse and maybe two or...

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Davona Dale: The Double Triple Crown Winner

POSTED: April 14, 2020

Horse racing fans were spoiled in the 1970’s, basking in three Triple Crown winners (Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed), shooting stars like Ruffian and Spectacular Bid...

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Preakness Prognostications: The Summer Classics?

POSTED: April 12, 2020

What if the Triple Crown schedule was completely scrambled? What if the Preakness went first and the Kentucky Derby ran last? Now, hear me out. ...

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