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Where Have All the Savvy Newspaper Racing Types Gone?

Monday, May 21, 2018

Today's papers are devoid of expertise . . .

Justify Odds-On in 8-Horse Preakness Field

Friday, May 18, 2018

All Kentucky-breds at Pimlico . . .

Uncaptured Becomes First Frosh Sire With Two Winners

Monday, May 14, 2018

Catch Your Dream romps at Gulfstream . . .

Millionaire Made at Gulfstream Again

Friday, May 11, 2018

Wager hits for more than $1.2 million . . .

Gulfstream's Rainbow Carryover Slips Over $1 Million Again

Monday, May 07, 2018

Racing resumes Thursday . . .

Tidbits for Handicapping the Derby

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Only two unbeatens in the field . . .

Rainbow 6 Closing in on $800,000

Monday, April 30, 2018

Three live tickets Sunday missed the jackpot . . .

OBS Spring Sale Reaches New Heights

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Medaglia d'Oro filly goes for $1.1 million . . .

Tapit Colt Goes for $750,000 at OBS Spring Sale

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Consigned by Niall Brennan . . .

Freshman Cajun Breeze Off to Good Start for Stonehedge

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Son of Congrats had 1-2 finishers in $64,000 MSW . . .

Rainbow 6 Carryover Passes $500,000

Monday, April 23, 2018

Hofburg breezes . . .

Rainbow 6 Nears $400,000 Again

Thursday, April 19, 2018

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Valkyrie Gold Wins First 2-Year-Old Race

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Daughter of Exclusive Quality . . .

Oldsmar Competitors Heading for Louisville

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Includes Quip, Tampa Bay Derby winner . . .

Servis Notches Win No. 1,000; 2-Year-Olds to Debut

Monday, April 09, 2018

First juvenile race on Thursday . . .

Rainbow Climbing Again; Juarez Has Hot Hand

Sunday, April 08, 2018

Nik rides three more winners . . .

Chilean Champ Gets First U. S. Victory

Monday, April 02, 2018

Next Gulfstream meeting begins Thursday . . .

Gulfstream Crushes Handle and Derby Day Records

Sunday, April 01, 2018

Wagering surpasses $49 million . . .

Record Pick 6 Pool Expected at Gulfstream Saturday

Friday, March 30, 2018

Carryover stands at more than $4.7 million . . .

Audible 9/5 for Florida Derby

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Colt romped in Holy Bull . . .

Countdown to Florida Cup XVI

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Six races worth $100,000 each . . .

Madison's Luna Shines in Gr. III Hutcheson

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Tapit colt is 2-for-2 . . .

Rainbow Closes in on $4.3 Million

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Saez closes in on victories record . . .

Rainbow Jackpot Nearing $4 Million

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

No single winner for 36 days . . .

OBS Sale Grosses More Than $42.5 Million

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Colt and filly bring $775,000 on Wednesday . . .

Rookie Trainer Wins Tampa Bay Derby With Quip

Monday, March 12, 2018

Tampa sets handle record . . .

Gulfstream Rainbow Carryover Surpasses $3.1 Million

Monday, March 12, 2018

Saez is sizzling . . .

11 Entered in Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby

Thursday, March 08, 2018

Purse is $400,000 . . .

Rainbow 6 Vaults Past $2.57 million

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Juarez staying in south this summer . . .

Florida Cup Gains New Sponsors

Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Horse Races NOW and Drf.bets join . . .

Promises Fulfilled Upsets Fountain of Youth

Sunday, March 04, 2018

Earns 50 Kentucky Derby points . . .

Still Going!

Thursday, March 01, 2018

Rainbow Pick 6 nears $1.9 million . . .

Purse Increase of 10 Percent for Gulfstream

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Beginning March 7 . . .

Rainbow 6 Still Spiraling; Irad Ortiz Sizzling

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Pool surpasses $1.6 million . . .

Rainbow 6 Soars; Casse Nominated to Hall of Fame

Thursday, February 22, 2018

10 nominated to Hall . . .

Jackpot Still Growing in Rainbow

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Today's carryover nearing $1.3 million . . .

Rainbow 6 Carryover Nears $1.2 Million

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Last hit on Jan. 28 . . .

X Y Jet Stone's Throw From Millionaire Status

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Son of Kantharos wins $100,000 Pelican . . .

Gulfstream's Rainbow 6 Carryover Surpasses $1 Million

Monday, February 19, 2018

Special holiday program today . . .

Zenyatta's 5-Year-old Still Winless

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Ziconic has tried 12 times . . .

World Approval Breaks $3 Million Mark at Tampa

Monday, February 12, 2018

Live Oak gelding wins fourth straight . . .

Handicapping the Gulfstream Guaranteed Pools

Friday, February 09, 2018

By Nicoletti, Courtney and Blewitt

Boyce Takes Another Shot at Endeavour Glory

Friday, February 09, 2018

No Tepin in Gr. III race Saturday . . .

Victories Don't Come Easier Than This

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Passion Plus wins 3-horse race . . .

Firenze Fire Gives Florida a Derby Chance

Sunday, February 04, 2018

Withers second gives him 24 points . . .

Pegasus World Cup Hits the Jackpot Again

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

All handle marks smashed on record weekend . . .

Racing's Spotlight Squarely on Gulfstream Park Today

Saturday, January 27, 2018

The possibilities are endless today as Gulfstream Park presents one of the premier...

World Cup and Rainbow Carryover Make Saturday Delicious

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Gulfstream season reaches its peak . . .

Has the Real Firenze Fire Emerged Yet?

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

He's square on the Derby trail . . .

Soon To Be: Another Rainbow Millionaire

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Gulfstream's jackpot more than $1.3 million for Wednesday . . .

Zenyatta's Early Scorecard: Oh-for-Three

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Great racemare still looking for winner No. 1 . . .

So Ritzy Gets 8th Winner at Gulfstream Park

Saturday, December 30, 2017

So Sublime scores in career debut . . .

Pegasus World Cup Drawing Near

Monday, December 25, 2017

Early field reaches eight for $16 million event . . .

Ocala Stud's Stallions Are on Fire

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Former sire Kantharos on a roll . . .

Three Rules Heads Saturday's Florida Stakes Program

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Nine stakes on tap at Tampa and Gulfstream . . .

Florida 2-Year-Olds Prominent on Caribbean Card

Friday, December 08, 2017

14 entered in six $75,000 stakes . . .

Frosh Sire Races Come Down to the Wire

Friday, December 01, 2017

Poseidon's Warrior and Soldat have 11 winners each . . .

Major Changes Abound at Florida's Racinos

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Pompano loses top spot to Flagler . . .

Tampa Opens, the Times Hadn't Heard Of It

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Opening-day handle surpasses $3.1 million . . .

Blockbuster Winter Season Expected for Gulfstream, Tampa

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Tampa opens Saturday, Gulfstream Dec. 2 . . .

Gaffalione, Zayas, Kantharos Spice Millions Preview Card

Monday, November 13, 2017

Mr. Jordan

Breeders' Cup Favorites Were Battered at Del Mar

Monday, November 06, 2017

Like I said the other day, betting on favorites in the 13 Breeders' Cup races Friday...

Bettors' Heaven Returns at Del Mar

Friday, November 03, 2017

Breeders' Cup offers great wagering opportunities . . .

It's Not Fake News - Ocala Stud Remains No. 1

Friday, October 27, 2017

Ads to the contrary are absurd . . .

Wild in Red a Heartbreaker?

Friday, October 20, 2017

Sharp debut for filly, but she's gone . . .

Pegasus World Cup Welcome Start to New Year

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Purse raised to $16 million for PWC II . . .

Firenze Fire Wins Gr. I Champagne & $300,000 at Belmont Park

Sunday, October 08, 2017

Poseidon's Warrior colt headed for BC Juvenile? . . .

Four Alive in Florida Frosh Title Run

Friday, September 29, 2017

Treasure Beach, Soldat lead with 7 winners . . .

Live Foal Report Is Not Encouraging

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Foal count down after 90 percent returns . . .

PR Groups Need to Invest in a Dictionary

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

They're thrilled and excited, etc . . .

Gulfstream Back on Track for Weekend

Thursday, September 14, 2017

25 races and four stakes on tap . . .

Kentucky Downs Excursion Pays Off for Gaffalione

Thursday, September 07, 2017

Tyler wins two stakes on rich program . . .

Gulfstream Closes for Live Racing

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Simulcasting and casino open through Friday evening . . .

Brad Free a Refreshing Addition to TVG

Tuesday, September 05, 2017

DRF stalwart knows how to handicap . . .

Florida Track Bosses Can Breed 'Em, Too

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Stronach, Thayer, Brunetti win on weekend . . .

Arrogate's Legacy Coming Under Scrutiny

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Next race can bail him out . . . or not

Poker Room Receipts Belie Forecasts

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Dog tracks lead the way in Florida . . .

Where Have All the Scholars Gone?

Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Add Traipse in Utopia to the list . . .

Four Brethren Runners in Stakes Action Saturday

Friday, August 04, 2017

Pleasant Acres stallion in the spotlight . . .

Racinos Show Slight Increase, But Five Are Slipping

Monday, July 31, 2017

Only three are up from previous year . . .

We Just Want the Facts, Ma'am

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Unsubstantiated name-calling serves no purpose . . .

Are European Horsemen Smarter Than Everybody Else?

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Euros seem to be much better behaved . . .

Analytics Don't Tell the Whole Story

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

What is profit lines' win percentage? . . .

Pleasant Acres Stallions on a Roll

Friday, July 07, 2017

Treasure Beach leads with three winners . . .

Little Guys Make the Game Go

Friday, June 30, 2017

Alcanudance, Pink Mama are crowd favorites . . .

Entering in Short Fields Can Be Rewarding

Monday, June 26, 2017

Rain and scratches change the playing field . . .

Florida Casinos Headed for Record Year

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Overall play should reach $8.5 billion . . .

With Poppy's Salsa, the Tote Board Told the Story

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Dead-Heats with Live Oak colt . . .

Florida Could Use a Belmont Stakes Winner (Snicker)

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Tapwrit would be a major boon to Ocala . . .

Remembering . . .

Tuesday, June 06, 2017

How did at all come down to this? . . .

Gaffalione Has Become King of Gulfstream

Friday, June 02, 2017

Leads fellow riders by a mile . . .

Two Frosh Sires Have a Winner, Several On the Verge

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Gulfstream's Rainbow carryover passes $500,000 . . .

Is Win Approval Racing's No. 1 Broodmare?

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Produced 4 millionaires for Live Oak . . .

Martin Would have Had the Preakness as a 5-Horse Race

Thursday, May 18, 2017

But 10 will line up at Pimlico . . .

This Son of First Dude Was No Runt

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Pays $210 in his Gulfstream debut . . .

Currency Swap Takes Early Florida Frosh Lead

Monday, May 15, 2017

R Paper Chaser is first frosh winner of 2017 . . .

Derby Numbers Soar to New Heights

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Always Dreaming outdoes American Pharoah, Nyquist . . .

Wide Open Derby Has Delicious Wagering Possibilities

Saturday, May 06, 2017

Classic Empire, Irish War Cry 7-1 in early wagering . . .

It Doesn't Take a Monster Ticket to reach the Rainbow

Monday, May 01, 2017

New Yorker hits for 40 cents . . .

Short Fields Getting Shorter; Santa Anita Cancels Program

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Great Race Place feeling the pinch . . .