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.
Handicapping
Tips and picks for how to bet on Thorougbred horse racing
'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.
After the Wire: Fountain of Youth Stakes
Evan Hammonds picks apart the efforts of Intense Holiday in the Risen Star Stakes and Wildcat Red in the Fountain of Youth Stakes. watch video
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
Can 'Vicar' Avoid Trouble in the Risen Star?
It's an age-old handicapping question -- what do you do when the horse you like has drawn a poor post position? read blog
That Handicapping Show: Risen Star Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst hope to continue their winning streak this weekend with two key Kentucky Derby prep races, the Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes and Risen Star Stakes. watch video
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.
Who's fit for the Southwest Stakes
Will fitness be a factor for some entrants due to lost training time this month? read blog
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
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita, Golden Gate and Oaklawn read blog
THS: Barbara Fritchie Handicap
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap a very talented Barbara Fritchie Handicap field with most likely great betting odds. watch video
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.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita and Gulfstream read blog
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.
After the Wire: Withers S. & Sam F. Davis S.
Evan Hammonds recaps the wins by Samraat, Vinceremos, and Wildcat Red over the weekend. watch video
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
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Plays from Santa Anita, Tampa Bay and Aqueduct read blog
THS: Withers S. and Sam F. Davis S.
Claire Novak and Evan Hammonds handicap the Withers Stakes and Sam F. Davis Stakes. watch video
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.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Gulfstream, Tampa Bay and Santa Anita read blog
That Handicapping Show: Holy Bull Stakes
A stacked field of 3-year-olds are set to compete in the Holy Bull Stakes. Claire Novak and Frank Angst give their picks on who you need to watch and wager with in the race. watch video
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.
After the Wire: LeComte Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Lecomte Stakes, Strub Stakes and Sunshine Millions Classic. watch video
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.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream and Oaklawn read blog
That Handicapping Show: Lecomte Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Lecomte Stakes at the Fair Grounds this weekend. This is a Kentucky Derby points race with an interesting field. watch video
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
TimeformUS Plays from Oaklawn and Santa Anita
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Oaklawn and Santa Anita read blog
That Handicapping Show: Hal's Hope Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst cashed tickets with the Jerome Stakes. This week they hope to repeat in the Hal's Hope Stakes. Can Jackson Bend win his first race of the year? watch video
Brisnet.com's Guide to Letting 8 Ride
Brisnet.com's Ultimate Guide to Letting 8 Ride at TwinSpires.com 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.
Brisnet.com Guide to Hitting the Jerome
Presenting a a fair odds line for the Jerome. read blog
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Weekend Plays From Aqueduct and Santa Anita Read Blog
That Handicapping Show: The Jerome
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst preview the Jerome Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct. Watch Video
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