Maiden King

Is it too much to hope that the owner James Dolan will someday make the one move that might save his team?

The Wilpons had limited successes after becoming majority owners of the Mets in 2002. But the team’s dysfunction was mirrored by the family discord that ultimately forced a sale.

Louisville basketball rode a late run and survived an injury scare to Jordan Nwora as the Cardinals picked up an ACC win over Pittsburgh.        

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari has a plan for each of his freshmen this month. Here is what he wants to see from each.        

Louisville coach Scott Satterfield was named 2019 ACC Coach of the Year on Thursday, but just how much have the Cards improved? The stats tell it all        

Anyone playing Woodbine today? Dropped into see my trainer for a Christmas beverage. Fresh Princess in the 3rd.. should be in the mix. Any selections would be appreciated. Happy Punting Jon

AQU Full Card 12/7/19: $585,944 p6 carryover with mandatory payout, with 4 Graded Stakes: r1: 9-8-10-3: baby race, 9 should win if Irad presses the early pace r2: 2-11-4-1: wide open, look for value r3: 1-7-5-4: chalky, 7 might try to steal on the lead, otherwise sets for 1 or 4...

Here are my horse-by-horse thoughts on all 10 stakes races at Belmont Saturday...

A tribute in memory of legendary writer Bill Nack.

This is just a little post to let people know that all my tournament content will now be appearing in a new place.

In the final episode of the DRF Players’ Podcast (the TBD Players’ Podcast will commence in another place next week), PTF and JK host the first ever Podcast Holiday Quiz. Joined by special guests Matt Scarlata, Drew Coatney, and Gene Menez, they review some of the sometimes sublime but always ridiculous history of the show.

Special guest Richard Migliore joins Peter Thomas Fornatale to talk about his life in racing. Topics include what horsemen and horseplayers can learn from each other, and how today's riding culture is different from when Migliore was riding. Plus, what does a dieting jockey eat for dessert?

Andrew Champagne gives an inside look at the 2019 Cigar Mile field, and gives his spot play.

Dec 07, 2019 Cigar Mile Handicap horse race at Aqueduct NY. Bet on Cigar Mile, get free pps, race entries, results, Cigar Mile horse racing news. Pattern recognition (winner 2018). Maximum Security is the key contender to watch.

TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Sunday's card at Aqueduct.

The NTRA and BloodHorse provide a one-stop guide to Saturday's graded stakes races, through capsule looks and entries. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern).

Gestüt Fährhof is sending 19 mares to the Dec. 7-10 Arqana December Breeding Stock Sale in Deauville as it cuts back its herd in an effort to recapture a golden era that produced superstars such as Acatenango, Lomitas, and Surumu.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation awarded Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation $5,000 to support its research efforts, aimed at promoting the health and soundness of horses.  

 SANTA ANITA’S WINTER MEET OPENER SET FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 26, TRADITIONAL WALL CALENDAR FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION AS ICONIC VENUE OPENS FOR 83RD SEASON WITH EARLY FIRST POST TIME OF 11:30 a.m.  CONDITION BOOK ONE NOW AVAILABLE AS GRADE I MALIBU & GRADE I LA BREA STAKES HEADLINE OPENING DAY CARD THAT ALSO INCLUDES GRADE II […] The post  SANTA ANITA’S WINTER […]

SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2019-20 WINTER/SPRING STAKES SCHEDULE; HEADED BY GRADE I MALIBU & LA BREA ON DEC. 26, A TOTAL OF 93 STAKES, 11 OF THEM GRADE I, TO BE OFFERED THROUGH JUNE 21 ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2019)–Santa Anita Park, which will open for its 83rd Winter/Spring Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 26, has announced […] The post SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2019 […]

High Velocity's win in Saturday's $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar gave Bob Baffert his sixth winner in the past nine runnings of the seven-furlong race for 2-year-olds...

Bob Baffert's quartet of contenders in this year's Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park will contest four different races...

 SANTA ANITA’S WINTER MEET OPENER SET FOR THURSDAY, DEC. 26, TRADITIONAL WALL CALENDAR FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION AS ICONIC VENUE OPENS FOR 83RD SEASON WITH EARLY FIRST POST TIME OF 11:30 a.m.  CONDITION BOOK ONE NOW AVAILABLE AS GRADE I MALIBU & GRADE I LA BREA STAKES HEADLINE OPENING DAY CARD THAT ALSO INCLUDES GRADE II […] The post  SANTA ANITA’S WINTER […]

SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2019-20 WINTER/SPRING STAKES SCHEDULE; HEADED BY GRADE I MALIBU & LA BREA ON DEC. 26, A TOTAL OF 93 STAKES, 11 OF THEM GRADE I, TO BE OFFERED THROUGH JUNE 21 ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2019)–Santa Anita Park, which will open for its 83rd Winter/Spring Meeting on Thursday, Dec. 26, has announced […] The post SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2019 […]