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 2026 Hill Prince Stakes

Wed Oct 07 2026John Mucciolo

The Miguel Clement-trained #6 Caroline St. Beat will lead a cast of nine sophomores postward in Saturday’s feature at Belmont Park, the $200,000 Hill Prince (G3).
How to bet the 2026 Sycamore Stakes

Wed Oct 07 2026John Mucciolo

An especially well-matched and full field of turf stayers will go 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland green in Friday’s $400,000 Sycamore (G2).
How to bet the 2026 Bourbon Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A total of 11 juveniles will go 1 1/16 miles on the grass at Keeneland in Sunday’s $400,000 Bourbon (G2).
How to bet the 2026 Rodeo Drive Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A total of 11 fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles over the Santa Anita green in Saturday’s $200,000 Rodeo Drive (G2).
Betting With, and Against, Rhetorical in the Turf Mile Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

Nine grass specialists will run eight furlongs on the Keeneland sod in Saturday’s $1.25 million Turf Mile (G1).
Exotics Plays for the First Lady Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A deep, accomplished field of 11 fillies and mares will travel one mile on Keeneland's grass in Saturday’s $800,000 First Lady (G1).
Pick 3 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, October 3

Thu Oct 01 2026John Mucciolo

A trio of graded stakes events will close out Belmont Park's huge Saturday card.
Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, October 3

Thu Oct 01 2026John Mucciolo

I’ll take a swing at the late Pick 4 on Saturday's Keeneland card, led by a trio of Grade 1 races.
Tipsheet: 2026 Champagne Stakes

Wed Sep 30 2026John Mucciolo

A strong field of six juveniles will run one mile over the main strip at Belmont Park in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne (G1).
Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Futurity

Wed Sep 30 2026John Mucciolo

A high-quality field of six juveniles will run 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Saturday’s $650,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1).
Tipsheet: 2026 American Pharoah Stakes

Wed Sep 30 2026John Mucciolo

Trainer Bob Baffert has four of the six two-year-olds in the cast for Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita.
How to bet the Joe Hirsch Stakes

Wed Sep 30 2026John Mucciolo

An excellent field of seven turf stayers will run 1 1/2 miles over the lawn at Belmont Park in Thursday's $500,000 Joe Hirsch Invitational (G1).
How to bet the Belmont Turf Sprint Stakes

Wed Sep 30 2026John Mucciolo

A fleet field of eight will speed six panels over the inner lawn at Belmont Park in Thursday's $200,000 Belmont Turf Sprint (G3).