Tag: horse race analysis

Versatility is a prized asset in a racehorse. Very few runners can seamlessly shift from turf to dirt, and back again. For Catholic Boy, any surface will do just fine. That versatility makes him the …

Many racing fans believe that a horse that won its last start in dominant fashion is a good bet today. The argument is that such a horse was “never asked for its best” and, thus, …

PaceMakeTheRace Podcast featuring Dave Schwartz and Derek Simon: Are you still handicapping like people did back in the 1980s? The 1980s were a great time to be handicapping. Pace handicapping was a shiny new thing, …

The weeks keep rolling and we keep grinding through many harness races in pursuit of value. Our opportunities this time around are just as alluring, with this week’s analysis including contenders going on Friday, Saturday, …

  I got an e-mail from a guy recently asking me how I go about handicapping using online past performances. He explained that he hated to print out all the PPs, yet he wasn’t comfortable …

Quality is something having a high level of value or excellence. What is considered quality differs from person to person. Some may argue that the steaks at their local dive bar are of higher quality …

Mohaymen and Nyquist head into their showdown in the Florida Derby on April 2 as the favorites to win the Kentucky Derby.  But for bettors who are not convinced that these two are a slam …

By Derek Simon Many racing fans believe that a horse that won its last start in dominant fashion is a good bet today. The argument is that such a horse was “never asked for its …