Adam Spradling

Adam Spradling has been active in the horse racing world since 2007 where he helped guide BloodHorse to the digital realm, championing their efforts for almost ten years. Earning recognition from the American Horse Publications for contributions to BloodHorse.com and other digital content related projects. Early favorite Thoroughbred athletes included Arson Squad, Einstein, Brass Hat, Jedi Code and Wild Again.

AI Predictions: Betting the Kentucky Derby with Claude and Gemini

Wed Apr 22 2026Adam Spradling

How can I ask AI to predict the winner of the Kentucky Derby using a standardized data analysis approach and present the results in a visual format? What is their best $100 ticket, and what trends or standout information exists?

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Gemini's interpretation of it's own article in a feature graphic (Courtesy of Generative Gemini)

Gemini's interpretation of it's own article in a feature graphic (Courtesy of Generative Gemini)

AI Handicapping: Kentucky Derby Predictive Visual Analysis with Gemini

Mon Apr 20 2026Adam Spradling

If Gemini had a $100, who would the Agentic AI suggest to bet when presented with four solid data sets?

Kentucky Derby

Claude's interpretation of it's article (Courtesy of Claude's Prompt for Genartive Gemini)

Claude's interpretation of it's article (Courtesy of Claude's Prompt for Genartive Gemini)

AI Handicapping: Kentucky Derby Predictive Visual Analysis with Claude

Mon Apr 20 2026Adam Spradling

The data says Renegade, but three horses could flip it. Market prices him slightly longer despite the point's edge. That's the definition of underlaid.

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Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (Horsephotos.com)

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas (Horsephotos.com)

Photo Essay: D. Wayne Lukas as coach, horseman, and hall of fame legend

Sun Jun 29 2025Adam Spradling

Scroll through photos spanning many moments across D. Wayne Lukas' historic career as a coach, horseman, and Hall of Fame legend.

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(Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)

Jockey Watch: Oliver Calderon wins his first race on June 20, 2021

Thu Jun 24 2021Adam Spradling

Jockey Oliver Calderon scored a win with his very first career mount June 20 at Churchill Downs. Calderon piloted Ship's Creek for trainer Ben Colebrook and owners Blackwood Stables and Estate of Harvey A. Clarke in Race 6.

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Showing horse players some love for Valentine's Day

Mon Feb 18 2019Adam Spradling

TwinSpires gives credits for close calls in Valentine’s Day Challenge The TwinSpires.com Valentine’s Day Challenge offered players who opted in a bonus for hitting a straight 1-4 exacta or double at designated tracks on February 14. When a few r ...

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[Video] ON POINTS: Lecomte S. & Smarty Jones S. Kentucky Derby Discussion

Fri Jan 25 2019Adam Spradling

Fresh from The Big Easy, James Scully joins Scott Shapiro to talk all things three-year-olds, including a recap of the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds and a look at the Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2QulxSdaU8 ...

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Instilled Regard (Hodges Photography)

[Video] ON POINTS: Lecomte Stakes Kicks Off Fair Grounds' Road to KY Derby

Fri Jan 18 2019Adam Spradling

The Lecomte Stakes on Saturday drew a full field of three-year-olds hopeful to launch themselves on the Kentucky Derby trail via Fair Grounds Race Course's Road to the Louisiana Derby. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2amlwN2WSug HANSON: Roil ...

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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Greyvitos

Tue Dec 19 2017Adam Spradling

Greyvitos; winner of the Springboard Mile If you looked at Greyvitos’ female family, you’d expect he’d be running on turf. Instead, he’s a multiple stakes winner on dirt, and a realistic chance for the 2018 Kentucky Derby . Greyvitos didn’t ...

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The 2017 Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner

Tue May 02 2017Adam Spradling

Thank you for tuning into the Kentucky Derby Trainers' Dinner live on TwinSpires! The KTA/KTOB and hosts Jill Byrne and Paul Rogers will bring you interviews from trainers of Kentucky Derby contenders. The Trainer interviews begin at Time Stam ...

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