Upset! This is probably the most misused term in Thoroughbred racing. If the majority of the betting public did not wager on a particular horse then the prevailing wisdom says that he must be inferior, and if he wins it … Continue reading
“Just once, I would like there to be something special about being the kid stuck in the middle.” – Karen Tayleur When Karen Tayleur wrote these words, little did she know that her wishes and fantasies were about to become … Continue reading
If you are thinking about putting money on any of the three year olds in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, you simply hate money. I looked at the fractional times of Orb’s 2013 Derby triumph as well as Will Take Charge’s … Continue reading
I have yet to meet a track in California that I did not like. Though Del Mar is clearly my favorite, each is terrific in its own way, so it may come as a surprise that I do not support … Continue reading
Foreign Horses Contenders for the Breeder’s Cup?
From Bayakoa to Barathea, foreign horses have provided stiff competition to American horses. These mystery horses have come out of nowhere to claim the top prize in the Classic with the French invader Arcangues in 1993 and British sensation Raven’s … Continue reading →