September 29, 2008 – 5:39 pm
The 2006 horse of the year returns to the races.
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September 27, 2008 – 2:18 pm
Dana from http://www.GamblersTelevision.com reports on the Kentucky Derby Trail.
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September 23, 2008 – 2:27 pm
The great Phar Lap in his one and only international race winning the Agua Caliente Handicap (”Hundred Grander”) in 1932. As history would have it he died tragically days after the race. Many track observers said that they had never seen a horse cover the 2 furlongs of the back straight that Phar Lap does [...]
August 7, 2008 – 12:00 am
I was reading an article from the Anderson Herald Bulletin, asking the question ‘Will slot players become race fans?’
Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs (I love handicapping horse races at night time tracks that I can play here in Vegas while it’s still early evening!) have gotten slots this year.
For all of us handicappers, the answer [...]
August 6, 2008 – 12:00 am
Wow.
News flash.
The Schenectady, NY Daily Gazette reported on a gathering of industry professionals at the swanky Gideon Putnam Hotel. I can remember many halcyon August evenings after the racing at the Spa spent in that place. I felt as if I had died and gone to the special section ih heaven reserved for those handicapping [...]
August 5, 2008 – 12:00 am
Gold Coast Handicapping Tournament A Real Marathon For Journalist
Even the most devoted handicapper, someone who lives and breathes for handicapping horse races, must prepare for the rigors of a handicapping tournament.
I read with amusement the article from an Ocala newspaper about a journalist/handicapper who trekked to Vegas to take part in the Gold Coast Summer [...]
From The Desk Of Michael PizzollaLas Vegas, NevadaJuly 26, 20085:57 A.M
Dear Friend:You know, you don’t even need be a handicapper to love this time of year.Saratoga and Del Mar have begun, and summer is officially in full swing. Funny how I take it for granted that I mark the passing of the seasons with the [...]
An extraordinary piece of horse-racing history, this “lost” original documentary was made in 1939 by Seabiscuit’s owner, Charles Howard. You’ll witness Seabiscuit’s birth, his early life at the stables and trainer Tom Smith putting him through workouts. Also chronicled are Seabiscuit’s most thrilling races, including the heart-stopping photo finish at the Santa Anita Handicap and [...]