Racing News
A Heartfelt So-Long to Arlington Park
Noel Michaels grew up near Arlington Park in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He attended the races with his parents, fell in love with the sport and built a career in the industry as a reporter, analyst,...
The Lineup: After Busy Week of News, Pennsylvania Derby Tops Weekend Races
By Richard Rosenblatt Its been a busy news week in horse racing leading up to the weekend schedule, which features the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx on Saturday a race that was sup...
2021 Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Produces Highest $2 Win Payout
2021 BREEDERS CUP By Richard Rosenblatt Stepping into the wagering world of the Breeders Cup for the first time? Or second? Or more? Whatever, this one is for the $2 win bettors looking for a si...
Belmont Park Trainer Trends for a Winning Fall Meet
By Noel Michaels The Belmont fall meet is home for many top barns as the tracks 28-day racing schedule bridges the gap between the end of Saratoga and Breeders Cup week in early November. The se...
Week 3 NFL Odds and Picks: Whats the Score, Ira?
Entering Week 3 of the NFL season, our own Irascible Ira Kaufman is off to a decent start, going 9-7 against the spread (ATS). He even hit on his upset special: Minnesota plus 4 at Arizona (Cardina...
Eddie Macs Book: Hot Rod Charlie Poised for Winning Run in Pennsylvania Derby
By Ed McNamara Its been 17 years since the beloved Smarty Jones turned Philadelphia Park from an obscure outpost into the staging area for a Triple Crown bid. I was there for his final workout ...
Harness Racing: Little Brown Jug Draws a Crowd to Race and Attend
By John Furgele Little Brown Jug day at the Delaware County (Ohio) Fair on Thursday will be crowded in several ways 13 pacers are entered creating two elimination heats that lead to the final, and...
The Farrell Report: Medina Spirit Out of PA Derby; Rider Banned 10 Years for Buzzer; Little Brown Jug
By Mike Farrell Medina Spirit was set to come east Saturday to headline the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing. He would have arrived with a whole lot of off-track baggage. Now hes s...
The Lineup: 6 Breeders Cup Win and Youre In Races at Belmont, Churchill, Woodbine
By Richard Rosenblatt Six, count em. Two at Churchill Downs. One at Belmont Park. And three at Woodbine Racetrack. The final push to the 38th Breeders Cup now seven weeks away on Nov. 5-6 at...
Churchill Downs: Handicapping a 5-Stakes Saturday Night Card
By Noel Michaels Its a short but sweet 12-day racing meet at Churchill Downs, with Saturdays 11-race card including the first points-qualifying races for the 2022 Kentucky Derby and Oaks and a f...