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.

Santa Anita (Photo by Breeders' Cup/Todd Buchanan)

How to bet the 2023 Eddie D Stakes

Fri Sep 29 2023John Mucciolo

A talented field of 11 will dash about 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course at Santa Anita in the $200,000 Eddie D S. (G2). The "Win and You’re In" event will provide the winner with a berth into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at this venue on Nov. 5.

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Slow Down Andy (Benoit Photos)

How to bet the 2023 Awesome Again Stakes

Fri Sep 29 2023John Mucciolo

A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) is on the line in Saturday’s $300,000 Awesome Again S. (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.

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Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

How to bet the 2023 Chillingworth Stakes

Thu Sep 28 2023John Mucciolo

An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will run 6 1/2 furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt in the $100,000 Chillingworth S. (G3) on Friday.

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Zozos (Photo by Coady Photography)

How to bet With, and Against, Zozos in the 2023 Ack Ack Stakes

Thu Sep 28 2023John Mucciolo

A total of seven runners will go postward in the $400,000 Ack Ack S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The winner of the event will receive an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Santa Anita on Nov. 4.

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Rattle N Roll (Photo by Coady Photography)

Exotics Plays for the 2023 Lukas Classic

Thu Sep 28 2023John Mucciolo

John Mucciolo goes over the best exotic plays for the 2023 Lukas Classic this Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.

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Verifying (outside) and Hit Show (inside) (Photo by Coady Photography)

Remington Park Derby and Oaks Selections

Thu Sep 21 2023John Mucciolo

A total of eight stakes races, led by a pair of Grade 3 tilts for sophomores to conclude the card, will highlight a huge evening of racing at Remington Park on Sunday.

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Presque Isle Downs Racing (Coady Photography)

How to bet the 2023 Presque Isle Debutante Stakes

Thu Sep 21 2023John Mucciolo

A dozen juvenile fillies will go postward on Monday in the $80,000 Presque Isle Debutante S. The 6 1/2-furlong affair on the All-Weather strip features a well-matched field with numerous intriguing prospects in it, and my focus will be on a trio of youngsters in the heat.

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Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography)

Aqueduct (Coglianese Photo)

How to bet the 2023 Noble Damsel Stakes

Thu Sep 21 2023John Mucciolo

Update: Aqueduct has canceled live racing on Saturday due to the adverse weather forecast. The $150,000 Noble Damsel S. (G3) will be postponed to next Friday, Sept. 29.

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Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

How to bet With, and Against, Yesternight in the Dogwood Stakes

Wed Sep 20 2023John Mucciolo

A well-matched field of nine sophomore fillies will vie in the $300,000 Dogwood S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

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Parx Racing (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Exoitcs Plays for the 2023 Turf Monster Stakes

Wed Sep 20 2023John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 15 has been entered for Saturday’s $250,000 Turf Monster S. (G3) at Parx. The competitive dash at five furlongs on the lawn attracted numerous viable win contenders in a deep and talented field.

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Parx Racing (Photo by EquiPhoto)

Stakes Spot Plays for Parx for September 23

Wed Sep 20 2023John Mucciolo

A total of 10 stakes contests, headlined by a pair of Grade 1 tilts, will headline a massive day of action at Parx on Saturday. The signature day of the meeting attracted a bevy of top horses and races, and I have multiple horses of interest on the fine card.

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Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Stakes Spot Plays for Churchill Downs on September 23

Wed Sep 20 2023John Mucciolo

A quartet of stakes tussles for sophomores highlights the fine Saturday card at Churchill Downs on. The Dogwood S. (G3) is the feature, but I will focus on the trio of black-type events on the undercard for this piece.

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Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Expert Pick of the Week: 2023 Dogwood Stakes

Wed Sep 20 2023John Mucciolo

A talented field of nine sophomore fillies will travel seven-eighths of a mile on the Churchill Downs main oval in Saturday’s $300,000 Dogwood S. (G3).

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