Who Will Win the Derby Trial?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Derby Trial Stakes. read blog
Handicapping
Tips and picks for how to bet on Thorougbred horse racing
Ky Derby: Form, Pedigree, Speed, & Red Flags
Doug Salvatore profiles the form, pedigree, speed and red flags of Kentucky Derby contenders. Part 2 of 3. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Illinois Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Illinois Derby and the Charles Town Classic. Watch Video
Trommer Scores One for the Home Team
The home team prevailed in Keeneland's spring handicapping contest, the Grade One Gamble, as Lexington's Evan Trommer finished first with a final total of $9,170 after starting with $2,000. read blog
Mixed Reaction to Churchill Takeout Increase
Kentucky horsemen expected backlash from Churchill Downs' decision to charge the maximum takeout rates allowed by state law, but they hope positives follow from increased purses that improve the racing product.
HANA Revises Track Ratings; Churchill Drops
The Horseplayers Association of North America has re-released its 2014 HANA Racetrack Ratings in the wake of a decision by Churchill Downs to increase pari-mutuel takeout rates to the maximum permitted by state statute.
Predicteform Arkansas Derby Analysis
Brisnet.com Predicteform Horse-by-Horse Arkansas Derby Analysis read blog
New Simulcast Center Opening at Aqueduct
Aqueduct Racetrack is unveiling a new simulcasting center and sports bar, Longshots, on the second floor April 5.
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes and Derby Prep Plays read blog
Keeneland Tops HANA Racetrack Ratings
For the sixth consecutive year, Keeneland topped the 2014 racetrack ratings produced by the Horseplayers Association of North America.
Keeneland Launches New Mobile Website
Keeneland has launched a new mobile website and enhanced its popular Race-Day App to provide a better experience for fans.
TVG to Offer Commingled Wagering on Hong Kong
TVG has announced it will begin offering commingled pari-mutuel wagering on, and live television coverage of, horse races from Happy Valley and Sha Tin racecourses in Hong Kong, which routinely attract large wagering pools.
Night School Session Focus: Turf, Synthetic
Night School, the racing industry's national online fan education program, readies horseplayers for spring this Tuesday with an in-depth discussion on "Turf and Synthetic Surface Handicapping."
Field Selection Tops Final Derby Future Wager
For only the third time in the 16-year history of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's final pool, bettors were unable to decide on an individual horse, instead making the Mutuel Field the top choice.
Survey Results: Racehorses Receive Good Care
A survey of more than 800 people conducted by HorsePlayerNOW.com, a fan education website that hosts the weekly "Night School" program, indicates a strong belief that racehorses are well cared for in Thoroughbred racing.
California Chrome Tabbed in Derby Future Pool
The fourth and final pool of Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager will open March 27 with fast-rising West Coast star California Chrome as the narrow morning-line favorite over East Coast standout Cairo Prince.
Downey Profile: Improvement Mandated in Rebel
Conditions could be ripe for Strong Mandate to turn the tables on Tapiture in the Rebel Stakes.
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for Santa Anita, Tampa Bay, and Oaklawn Park. read blog
Weight a Big Factor In Gotham
The question today's handicapper must ask is how much weight matters. read blog
Future Wagers Offer Chance To Drink Kool Aid
The beauty of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is that it allows bettors to put their money where their mouths are (assuming the price is right). read blog
Supporting Cast May Overshadow Stars
Samraat, Uncle Sigh, and Havana are among the box-office stars entered to race in this week's Gotham Stakes (gr. III) and Swale Stakes (gr. II). But could they be overshadowed by the supporting cast? read blog
Downey: New York Big Two Back in Gotham
Two horses have dominated the New York scene this winter, and now they look to validate their form against new blood in the Gotham Stakes.
'Night School' Returns for Fourth Season
"Night School," the racing industry's online fan education program, will return for a fourth season the evening of March 4.
Untapable Top Individual Choice in Oaks Pool
Winchell Thoroughbreds' Untapable has turned a dazzling romp in Saturday's Rachel Alexandra Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Race Course into status as the top individual choice for the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.
Derby Future Wager Pool 3 Begins Feb. 27
Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens its three-day run Feb. 27 at noon EST.
Ky Derby Championship Series Begins
Rise Up has a 10-point Prime Power advantage on the field in the Risen Star. read blog
Growing Pains for Handicapping Tourney?
The National Handicapping Championship is growing, but there could be changes on the way. read blog
TimeformUS Saturday Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Gulfstream and Fair Grounds read blog
Downey Profile: What Gets FOY Top Billing?
The Fountain of Youth Stakes is comprised almost entirely of early-pace and stalking types, with a couple of closers looking to narrow the gap late. Let's try to sort them out.
Downey: Southwest Looking for Staying Power
There's a lot of early speed in the Southwest Stakes, but not much of it late, so the race should come down to which one of the early first flight lasts the longest.
El Camino Real Continues SHOWdown
El Camino Real Continues SHOWdown Drive To $1-million read blog
Honor Code Top Horse in Future Derby Pool 2
There was no strong consensus for the top individual choice among six leading contenders in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's second pool; it concluded Feb. 8, with the Shug McGaughey-trained Honor Code topping the list.
Wolf to Host FOX Sports 1 Racing Broadcasts
Greg Wolf, Richard Migliore, Andy Serling, Simon Bray, and Alyssa Ali have been tabbed to handle the on-air duties for The Jockey Club Tour on FOX racing series, which makes its debut Sunday, Feb. 9.
Handle Steady in January Compared with 2013
Despite an increase in race days, wagering on U.S. races in January of 2014 was similar to the amount of handle on U.S. races in January 2013.
$1M Prize Offered in Kentucky Derby Showdown
TwinSpires.com, the official advance deposit wagering service for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is offering its players an opportunity to win $1 million by betting Kentucky Derby qualifying races.
Jockey Club Tour on Fox Starts Feb. 9
Thoroughbred racing fans will see more major stakes on national television this year, starting with the Feb. 9 debut of the "The Jockey Club Tour on FOX," featuring champion 3-year-old Will Take Charge in the Donn Handicap.
'All Others' Early Choice in KDFW Pool 2
Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia ranks Cairo Prince, unbeaten champion Shared Belief, and Honor Code as the most attractive individual horses featured in this week's second pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Can't Starve this Fever
The old wives' tale to starve a fever doesn't work with the Kentucky Derby variety -- not because the charms of the First Saturday in May are so irresistible 13 weeks away but because sustenance is unavoidable. read blog
New Year's Day Tops 2013 Experimental 'Cap
New Year's Day, the winner of last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), received the high weight of 126 pounds on The Jockey Club's 2013 Experimental Free Handicap released Jan. 29.
Early Leader Arias Wins Top Handicapper Title
Jose Arias of Bell Gardens near Los Angeles topped a field of 500 to win the 15th annual Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Jan. 26 in Las Vegas.
Holy Bull Starts Separation on Derby Trail
The Holy Bull Stakes almost always serves as my Kentucky Derby Trail kick-off because it begins the separation of the contenders from the pretenders.
Raffetto to Head Chinese Race Company Website
Singpoli Group has announced that Lou Raffetto Jr. has been named president of YUP Racing, effective immediately.
NHC Tour Registration Begins for 2014
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association released the rules for the 2014 Daily Racing Form National Handicapping Championship Tour Jan. 22. Signups for the 2014 DRF NHC Tour are being accepted here.
William Hill to Offer Stronach Tracks in U.K.
The United Kingdom's largest bookmaker, William Hill, will broadcast U.S. racing from tracks owned by The Stronach Group through a deal reached with U.K.-based broadcaster Turf TV.
Xpressbet Offers Sweepstakes for Customers
Online wagering provider Xpressbet is giving two customers the opportunity to place a $10,000 win bet on a horse of their choosing.
Handicapper Sumja Secures NHC Tour Title
Brent Sumja won five tournaments in a four-month span from May to September to help clinch the title of 2013 Daily Racing Form NHC Tour Champion and the $75,000 first-place prize that goes with it.
NYRA's Average Daily Handle Up in 2013
The New York Racing Association posted a 2.3% average daily total handle gain for 2013. The increase follows a 2012 season during which NYRA posted sizable gains in all handle categories.
Females Top World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Two females, Australia's Black Caviar and Treve from France, shared top rating of 130 on the final World's Best Racehorse Rankings of 2013 published Jan. 15 by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.
It's Time For The Sham Now and Brisnet.com
Are you tired of Kentucky Derby prep races that don't soak up excitement and leave your appetite whet for more? Then you need the Sham, now! read blog
TVG to Telecast 57-Day Oaklawn Park Meet
TVG and Oaklawn Racing and Gaming announced Jan. 6 that the network will telecast the 57-day Oaklawn Park 2014 race meet beginning January 10, with daily, on-site, live coverage hosted by TVG's Frank Mirahmadi.
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