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The Horse of the Year Award Doesn’t Matter!

Forget the guy at the sandwich shop who constantly talks about the greatness of Shared Belief. Ignore the cult of people who try to convince you that California Chrome is the second coming of Swaps. Run away as fast as … Continue reading

Will Chrome Conquer the Turf?

No horse in recent memory has divided those who live east and west of the Mississippi more than California Chrome. Each race that Chrome enters carries more significance than it should because it is as though he is carrying the … Continue reading

The Most Underrated Trainer

Several weeks ago I spoke about which jockeys were most likely to bring in a logshot. Today, I talk about which trainers are most likely to bring in a longshot. Though jockey handicapping and trainer handicapping are both important, an … Continue reading

California Chrome May Make History

I think that California Chrome has a shot at making history. If the voting for Champion Three-Year old goes the way I think it will, California Chrome will be the first horse in the modern era to win the Kentucky … Continue reading

Looking Back at the Breeders’ Cup

Looking back at this year’s Breeder’s Cup, I can say that I have much to learn as a handicapper. I also needed a little more racing luck than I actually wound up getting. In the Breeder’s Cup Juvenile, I really … Continue reading