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Run Dusty Run: Remembering Second Place

POSTED: April 2, 2020

Do you know who Ralph Metcalfe is? He finished second to Jesse Owens in 100 meters at the 1936 Olympics. What about Christopher Chataway? He...

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Who Is Behind The Santa Anita Park Shutdown

POSTED: April 2, 2020

By: Fred Riecke Most people are under the impression that PETA was the driving force behind the closing of Santa Anita Park.  Surprisingly, that doesn’t...

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Kentucky Derby Leaderboard and Some Early Derby Thoughts by Jonathan Stettin

POSTED: April 1, 2020

With racing all but at a halt, why not take a look at the current Kentucky Derby point leaders. As of now the Run for...

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Why Horse Trainers Are Quitting The Game

POSTED: April 1, 2020

Kiaran McLaughlin Photo Credit: NYRA Amid all the rest of the chaos in racing over the past few weeks, two of New York’s leading trainers,...

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Covid-19 and Some of the Possible Long Term Effects on Horse Racing: A New Normal

POSTED: March 31, 2020

Covid-19 has put some unexpected and unprecedented chaos into the "modern" world. Horse Racing, the Sport of Kings, already struggling on many fronts, is of...

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International Horseracing Is Beckoning

POSTED: March 31, 2020

Horseracing in North America is largely on hold thanks to the coronavirus COVID-19. The Keeneland meet was scrapped, Aqueduct is being used as a temporary...

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Environmental Impact- The Nature of Dependency & Performance In The Horse

POSTED: March 30, 2020

Basic Instinct Few things have more influence over individual performance than interpersonal relationships socially defined. To identify and optimize potential in any individual horse a...

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Anthony Fontaine's Florida Derby 2020 Full Card Selections and Analysis

POSTED: March 28, 2020

Anthony Fontaine put his self quarantine to good use and started his handicapping early. The ace handicapper provides his selections and analysis on the complete...

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Stealing Without a Gun, How Gary Stevens Stole the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Distaff

POSTED: March 26, 2020

Gary Stevens wins the Kentucky Derby on the filly Winning Colors Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens literally has countless great rides on his stellar...

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