“Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.” That old saw, with a minor tweak, is applicable to horse players preparing for the upcoming …
- Post Date: June 20, 2024
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From the Rooftop at Belmont at Saratoga
Look back at the Belmont Day at Saratoga. What was the outcome at the Belmont Festival at Saratoga? Aside from the racing, there were changes and updates were made at Saratoga as this is where Belmont Stakes Day will be while the new Belmont Park in Elmont, New York is under construction.
- Post Date: June 12, 2024
Pick of the Day for Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Churchill Downs
The Wizard’s pick of the day for Wednesday, June 12, 2024, is #1 Noriskit Nobiscuit in race 6 at Churchill Downs.
- Post Date: June 11, 2024
2024 Belmont Stakes Preview
Belmont Stakes Day is on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This year for the first time in history, the 156th running of the …
- Post Date: June 5, 2024
A Discussion on the Use of Speed Figures
Which horse will run fastest today? Simply put, Thoroughbred speed figures are a measure of performance. And nearly all handicappers rely on …
- Post Date: May 30, 2024
TRAINERS WIN RACES
Thoroughbred Racehorse trainers are a breed unto themselves. They are mini-corporate CEOs. They manage and maintain a barn full of horses. Trainers …
- Post Date: May 23, 2024
2024 Preakness Stakes Preview
The Wizard analyzes all 9 Preakness Steaks entrants, depicting each one as a contender or pretender.
- Post Date: May 15, 2024
ODDS BOARD PROVIDES US IMPORTANT CLUES
Written by: Tom Amello and The Wizard Facts! The Associated Press reported a 13% increase in Derby viewership from 14.8 million in …
- Post Date: May 9, 2024
THE TRIPLE CROWN, BIG DAY RACING, and GROWING THE GAME
Written by: Tom Amello and The Wizard “It’s a fact, Jack.” Thoroughbred racing faces an existential challenge from legalized Sports Betting. Think …
- Post Date: May 8, 2024