THRU THE BINOCULARS
By: John Piesen
MARGOTTA IS BACK
Just before the killer storm struck New York City late Thursday afternoon, trainer Anthony Margotta Jr. created something of a storm himself at Belmont Park when he won the n

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Are The Odds On Your Side?
By: Ray Taulbot
Every racing fan of any real experience knows that the prices their winners pay is of vital importance to their financial success. However, various handicapping writers have caused some confusion on this subject. A few authors have suggested that one should

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American Turf Club Lead
By: Joe Girardi
With NYRA guaranteeing their late pick four wagers at $300,000 here is a lead that may help you cash a bet. The following is a article on playing the pick four, the BEST BET at the racetrack. With many of these major tracks putting up a gua

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Woodbine Mile attracts 13 turf runners
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - The winner of Sunday's $1 million Woodbine Mile is guaranteed a starting place for the Breeders' Cup Mile at Churchill Downs in November. Thirteen turf specialists have bee

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Breeders' Cup preview held at Presque Isle
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - A pair of potential Breeders' Cup champions were on display this past weekend at Presque Isle Downs in beautiful Erie, PA. Gayego and Informed Decision posted victories in stakes races on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Former Arkansas Derby winner Gaye

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Zenyatta and Blame continue to lead NTRA Poll
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New York, NY (Sports Network) - Undefeated mare Zenyatta and four-year-old colt Blame remain one-two in the latest NTRA National Thoroughbred Poll. In fact, the first seven remain unchanged from last week with no new names among the top 10.
Two-time champion older female Zenyatta lost a firs

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Breeders' Cup to enhance "Win and You're In" program
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Lexington, KY (Sports Network) - Breeders' Cup Limited announced Monday changes to its Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" program, beginning in 2011. The organization also revealed a plan to increase international participation in the two-day event.
"The Breeders' Cup World Champion

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Informed Decision retains Presque Isle Masters crown
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Erie, PA (Sports Network) - Eclipse Award winner Informed Decision successfully retained her title with a second straight victory in Saturday's $400,000 Presque Isle Downs Masters Stakes for fillies and mares.
Sent off as the 3-5 favorite, Informed Decision went from last to first in the 6 1

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Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
September 18
- Belmont Park: Garden City Breeders' Cup (G1), $250,000, 3yo f, 9f T
- Charles Town: Charles Town Oaks, $400,000, 3yo f, 7f
- Charles Town: Charles Town Juvenile S., $100,000, 2yo, 7f
- Charles Town: Miss Shenandoah S., $100,000, 2yo f, 4.5f
- Charl

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