John Mucciolo

Handicapper and journalist John Mucciolo has been a contributor to Brisnet and TwinSpires since 2004. Mucciolo's work has included efforts in the 'Notebook' series of The Handicapper's Edge in the early days of Brisnet.com and most recently on TwinSpires Edge. John has also offered selections for a varied array of Brisnet products. Outside of Mucciolo's frequent analysis on horse racing, Mucc is an acclaimed high school soccer coach who earned Times-Tribune's Coach of the Year honors in 2020.

How to bet the Connaught Cup Stakes

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

A talented cast of 10 will travel seven-eighths on the Woodbine turf in Sunday's $175,000 Connaught Cup S. (G2).
How to bet the Twin Bridges Stakes

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

A talented and well-matched field of 10 fillies and mares will run six panels on the Ellis Park dirt in Monday’s $150,000 Twin Bridges S.
Pick 3 of the Week: Monmouth Park Saturday

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

The $1 million Haskell is the centerpiece of a massive day of racing at Monmouth Park on Saturday, but the undercard is full of excellent wagering opportunities.
Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, July 19

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

I’ll take a swing at the middle Pick 4 on the fine Colonial Downs Saturday card, which features a trio of turf sprints among the four tilts.
Exotics Plays for the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes July 19, 2025

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

An outstanding cast of eight dashers will run six panels on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt S. (G2).
Betting With, and Against, Journalism in the Haskell Stakes

Fri Jul 18 2025John Mucciolo

An excellent field of eight three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational S. (G1) at Monmouth Park.
How to bet the Jersey Shore Stakes

Wed Jul 16 2025John Mucciolo

A total of six sophomores will vie in Friday’s $100,000 Jersey Shore S. at Monmouth Park.
How to bet the Punch Line Stakes

Wed Jul 16 2025John Mucciolo

A field of nine Virginia-bred/registered runners will jaunt 5 1/2 panels on the Colonial Downs outer green in Friday’s $125,000 Punch Line S.
How to bet the Rick Violette Stakes

Wed Jul 16 2025John Mucciolo

A total of six New York-bred sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Saratoga outer lawn in Thursday’s $150,000 Rick Violette S.
How to bet the Quick Call Stakes

Sat Jul 12 2025John Mucciolo

Seven sophomores are entered for Sunday’s $175,000 Quick Call S. (G3) at Saratoga, and John Mucciolo will take on a formidable trio from the George Weaver barn.
How to bet the New York Derby

Sat Jul 12 2025John Mucciolo

A compact field of five New York-bred sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Finger Lakes main surface in Monday’s $150,000 New York Derby.
How to bet the 2025 Diana Stakes

Fri Jul 11 2025John Mucciolo

A fantastic field of six fillies and mares will run 1 1/8 miles over the Saratoga inner turf surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Diana S. (G1).
Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday

Fri Jul 11 2025John Mucciolo

The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Ellis Park on Saturday, which features two turf sprints and a dash on the main oval.