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Racing Stats and "Truisms"

Wed Sep 10 2014Derek Simon

As one who loves statistics, it drives me nuts to see them abused — which, at the racetrack, is about as common as swearing in a Martin Scorsese film. Handicappers screaming “track bias” after two races, the notion that, despite zero proof, the nu ...
TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon

Wed Sep 10 2014Derek Simon

Host Derek Simon discusses the retirement of Palace Malice as well as the changing economic conditions of the game. In the I Need to Know segment, Derek talks about racing statistics and “truisms” and how they must be viewed in context to have ...
Player Quick Pick: Presque Isle for 9/9/2014

Tue Sep 09 2014Molly Jo Rosen

by Mel Daniels Presque Isle race 4 | 6:40 pm ET Claiming (7.5) for 3&up going 1 mi & 70yds (A) 6 - Bryndies Jewel  This 3 yo gelding is coming into good form. After a hapless first 6 starts, he has placed in 3 out of the last 4 includ ...
Harness Recap for 9/8/2014

Mon Sep 08 2014Ted Black

During a three-day stretch last weekend at three different ovals, harness racing fans had the chance to see some of the sport's current and future stars compete in a bevy of stakes races that should have given onlookers a hint of what to expect this ...
Harness Preview for 9/8/2014

Mon Sep 08 2014Ted Black

While many standardbred enthusiasts generally find it difficult to get excited about any Monday cards at the various harness racing tracks that offer live racing on that night, the Monday cards this week and next at Harrington Raceway will give onloo ...

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Choose the Best Performance!

Mon Sep 08 2014Molly Jo Rosen

Vote for Performance of the Week below to be entered for a $25 free bet! Video highlights... Cristina's Journey wins the Pocahontas Vicar's in Trouble wins the Super Derby Lucky Player wins the Iroquois ...
Greyhound Preview Palm Beach For 9/8/2014

Mon Sep 08 2014Jason Michael

JS Speedy Pebbles Race 15 Grade A 545 Yards The race of the day without a doubt. The most popular athlete at Palm Beach is #1 JS SpeedyPebbles. Anything I post about her on social media is instant gold, as her following is growing each an ...
Player Quick Pick for Woodbine, September 7, 2014

Sun Sep 07 2014Ryan Dickey

by Ryan Dickey Woodbine 8 | 4:35 pm ET Swynford Stakes for 2 yo going 7 f (A) A little different approach today, as we tackle a six-horse field stakes race for two year olds.  Conquest Stables, LLC will be looking to add black type to their ...
Player Quick Pick - Monmouth - 9/7/2014

Sun Sep 07 2014D.S. Williamson

By D.S. Williamson The best race on which to wager at Monmouth on Sunday is a $16,000 Hcp going 1 3/8 miles over the turf. There is only an 11% chance of rain hitting the New Jersey track on Sunday, meaning that we shouldn’t have to handicap the rac ...
Greyhound Preview - SOUTHLAND 9/6/14

Sat Sep 06 2014MoneyMaker Mike

By MoneyMaker Mike Race 4 - Grade A - 583 yard course - The key here is going to be the (8) Branding Iron who likes it mid to wide and who is well posted to make a strong run. He is coming off a nice third place finish in his last race which was als ...
Player Quick Pick: Arlington September 6, 2014

Sat Sep 06 2014Ryan Dickey

by Ryan Dickey   Arlington 8| 5:26 pm ET G3 Arlington Washington Futurity for 2 yo going 7f (A) MOST LIKELY WINNER: 4-Recount Finished third in stakes competition on the turf last out, but fared much better on the Polytrack in his ...
Player Quick Pick - Monmouth - 9/6/2014

Fri Sep 05 2014D.S. Williamson

By D.S. Williamson There’s a 60% chance that the rains hit Monmouth Park on Saturday, September 6. That shouldn’t affect the race that I highlight below, though, because all 9 entrants have run over, and has had success over, off tracks. The Charles ...

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