Maiden King

Lindsay Whalen is retiring, and despite the Lynx being top-heavy in talent, a lack of ability to sort out their rotations has the team suddenly vulnerable.

Oliver Drake, a 31-year-old reliever, has struggled with his command this year. But he and his wife have gotten very good at packing suitcases.

Bobby Petrino said he has named an acting tight ends coach to fill in for Chris Klenakis, but he would not say how long Klenakis will be on leave.         

How will the loss of Lamar Jackson play out on the field for Louisville in 2018? We take a shot at calling each game.         

Jackson's accuracy has been a concern so far in his first NFL preseason with the Baltimore Ravens, ESPN says, and those issues were on display Monday.         

Sar r1: Win contenders 5,2,1,7, ITM contenders 3,6,4 Strategy: bet 1 WPS, looking for Dr Z overlay in place and show holes

SAR r1: off the turf, distance now 9f: win contenders 13,12,1A, 7, ITM contenders 8,10 Strategy: win bets 12,1A, hedge with ex 13/12,1A,7 1A and 8 go out early, 8 spits the bit, 12 and 13 come from off the pace

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.

PTF and JK discuss Accelerate’s romp in the Pacific Classic and Eskimo Kisses tour de force in the Alabama. They also discuss potential solutions for the Saratoga race run at the wrong distance and answer a listener question about how to bet on Travers Day. Plus, the debut of the JK doll.

PTF and JK look ahead to the weekend and take an early look at the Breeders' Cup futures markets.

Trainer Mark Casse will put Wonder Gadot’s stardom to the test Saturday when she looks to become the first filly in 103 years to win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. A field of 11 was entered Tuesday, and Wonder Gadot drew post 2 and was made the 5-1 third choice. She will be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr.

Bee Jersey, winner of the Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap, has been retired from racing due to a tendon injury, owner Charles Fipke said Tuesday.

If you look at a snapshot of the full-card handle for Hambletonian Day, it is indisputable that handle exploded when the same-day heat/elimination format was removed.

The battle between Jean-Claude Rouget and Pierre-Yves Bureau of Wertheimer et Frere to secure an Anodin colt went right down to the wire at the Arqana V.2 Sale Aug. 21, with the latter emerging on top with a bid of €140,000 (US $160,164).

The Satin and Lace Stakes at Presque Isle Downs produced an impressive winner in Midwest invader Hotshot Anna, but it also gave third-place finisher Jessica Krupnick the title in the MATCH Series Filly and Mare Sprint--Dirt Division.

Monomoy Girl has been nothing short of sensational this year, with four grade 1 stakes triumphs, and her breeders hope to capitalize on the filly's success by selling her dam at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale.

WORLD CLASS RACING ON TAP AS WELL AS 2018 AUTUMN MEET KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2018)–Racing fans will be able to raise their steins, strap on their lederhosen, enjoy live music and enjoy world-class racing along the way as Santa Anita Park hosts its 2018 Oktoberfest for two consecutive […] The post OKTOBERFEST COMES TO SANTA AN […]

ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2018)–Clockers’ Corner, Santa Anita’s popular breakfast destination, will re-open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 1 in conjunction with the re-opening of the track’s inner dirt oval for training.  Santa Anita’s stable area, which has been closed for routine maintenance since mid-July, will begin accepting horses the day before, on […]

Once On Whiskey needed every bit of the long Los Alamitos stretch to catch Draft Pick, but did...

Marley's Freedom made a huge move entering the stretch to go from last to first in less than a furlong to win the $200,000 Great Lady M Stakes (G2)...

WORLD CLASS RACING ON TAP AS WELL AS 2018 AUTUMN MEET KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 28 ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2018)–Racing fans will be able to raise their steins, strap on their lederhosen, enjoy live music and enjoy world-class racing along the way as Santa Anita Park hosts its 2018 Oktoberfest for two consecutive […] The post OKTOBERFEST COMES TO SANTA AN […]

ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2018)–Clockers’ Corner, Santa Anita’s popular breakfast destination, will re-open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 1 in conjunction with the re-opening of the track’s inner dirt oval for training.  Santa Anita’s stable area, which has been closed for routine maintenance since mid-July, will begin accepting horses the day before, on […]

Everybody has opinions on Kirk Cousins and Rob Gronkowski. But a new study suggests that the wisdom of the crowd won’t help you take your league’s title.

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is seeking to replace a Heisman Trophy winner, before reporting to spring training next year.

The Oakland Raiders have assembled a group of aging players. Which gives Jon Gruden the league’s smartest de facto coaching staff.