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To be honest, there is not much difference in ability between Hall of Famer Mike Smith and future Hall of Famer Joel Rosario. Both are strong finishers, have an excellent sense of timing, horses always
The 3-year-old championship is slipping away from Maximum Security. Even a victory in the Cigar Mile or Clark Handicap might not be enough to vault him back to the status he enjoyed through most of
Special to HRI – By Sean O’Connor – Whether you’re a punter or simply an avid fan of the so-called sport of kings, the chances are that you have extensive knowledge of the world’s most
All that any racing fan or gambler has been talking about since Saturday was the amazing return of star-crossed Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach. Can’t be hyperbolic enough about the achievement; circumstances so rare as
The recent high-visibility removal of jockey Mike Smith from the mount on likely BC Classic favorite McKinzie has fueled speculation among the bored and restless. LOS ANGELES—Is it possible the driving force behind that decision
We have stated this previously: On a day like Saturday I feel sorry for all sports fans who don’t get it about thoroughbred racing. And while a month from now yesterday’s events might lose their
With Friday’s Keeneland opener in the books, a look at Saturday’s immense program in Lexington featuring an All-Graded Stakes Pick 5, three of them Grade 1. The latter triad will be our focus: G1 FIRST
Where does one begin this graded stakes Breeders’ Cup prep weekend? At Belmont Park, where the headliners are the G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic and the bubbly Champagne? Or how about Keeneland, which opens its
HRI EDITED RELEASE — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the
HRI STAFF EDIT — Bodexpress, a belated yet popular maiden
From the Playbook Totals Tipsheet: Kansas City is 5-0 OVER
By Top Turf Teddy — The “Worst Stinkin’ Bet of
HRI STAFF EDIT — Trainer Fausto Gutierrez sent Kukulkan to
When Oakland hosts hapless Cincinnati today they will do so
By Top Turf Teddy — The “Worst Stinkin’ Bet of
One of the most revolting scenes ever witnessed in professional
By Top Turf Teddy — The “Worst Stinkin’ Bet of
The Churchill feature is a competitive turf route for older
Executive editor John Pricci provides his insights on everything thoroughbred
racing. Big horses, big races, politics, it’s all here in his free “Feature Race Analysis” and “On the Line” column.
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Has been a groom, clocker, handicapper, sportswriter, columnist and editor at various times throughout a career that has spanned more than three decades.
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Has been a sports writer, columnist and editor at various times throughout a journalistic career that spans more than four decades. His passionate writing and reporting on thoroughbred racing.
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