Quick selections for the Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park, the Grade 2 Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita, and of course the Super Bowl between the Colts and Saints. Trying to keep busy as the 2 to 3 foot "snowmageddon" storm rolls through town. Read more...

Ron the Greek came flying down the center of the track to snatch the Grade 3 Lecomte from favored Maximus Ruler on Saturday at Fair Grounds. Read more...

Winslow Homer got the Derby Prep races off with a bang on Saturday, pulling the upset over Jackson Bend after splitting horses at the top of the stretch. Read more...

It's time to officially kick the 2010 Kentucky Derby prep races into full gear. Here's a look at the Grade 3 Holy Bull from Gulfstream Park and the Grade 3 Lecomte from Fair Grounds on Saturday. Read more...

In the most hotly debated Horse of the Year award in history, Rachel Alexandra managed to do what nobody has ever been able to do on the racetrack - deny Zenyatta victory. Nothing should be taken from the 2nd place finisher though - hats off to both horses for an unbelievable 2009 season. Read more...

Selections and thoughts surrounding the 2009 Eclipse Awards. The "Great Debate of 2009" regarding Horse of the Year between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta finally comes to a close. Read more...

Now that Curlin has become a proud papa - what on earth shall we name the filly born to Zophie? Not surprisingly, I have a far fetched idea based (loosely) on an upcoming historical anniversary. Read more...

I know I've been quiet these last few weeks - in this post I attempt to quickly put to rest any of the raucous rumors you may have heard - and reaffirm that yes, now that my beloved Crimson Tide are back on top where they belong as National Champions - regular attention to the horses will be coming shortly...especially with the Kentucky Derby just 4 months away! Read more...

Is the impending vote on the location of slots machine placement in Anne Arundel County, MD a "line in the sand" moment for Maryland racing? What, if anything, can racing fans who care about the future of Maryland racing do to help bring about a positive outcome? Read more...

The Heisman trophy race - technically the only "race" of the year not run by 4-legged equine athletes that I really care about, is coming down to a photo finish. Perhaps one of the closest votes in recent memory. And it doesn't involve Tim Tebow or Colt McCoy. It's down to Gerhart, Ingram, and Suh if the early returns are to believed. Read more...

Gotta spend a moment to talk about my boys - the SEC champion Alabama Crimson Tide! By the way, did you notice the sire of the Bayakoa winner, Zardana? Crimson Tide. Read more...

I would've totally missed this if not for a phone conversation with my father. At first I was completely unaware of either Ira Hayes or the significance of the '36 Triple Crown campaign. After looking into this for just a few hours - there seems to be quite a story to tell here. What follows is the tale of Ira Hanford, Bold Venture, and the '36 racing season (and beyond). Read more...

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. As racing fans, what better opportunity is there to reflect upon the year that was, if not the decade that has been, and give thanks for those moments that we hold especially near and dear to our hearts. Read more...

An interesting suggestion from Mr. Del Mar during our conversations regarding Horse of the Year has received some national attention and consideration from NTRA CEO Alex Waldrop. Should fans be able to vote for Horse of the Year? In this article we'll attempt to address some of the pros and cons associated with the suggestion, and ask others to provide their thoughts on the matter. Read more...

Inspired by some of the discussions here on the TVG Community, my first attempt to make sense of the growing debate between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta for 2009 Horse of the Year honors. Read more...

Some after thoughts on the history that we've witnessed in 2009, capped off by Zenyatta's amazing victory in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic. Is 2009 simply the "Year of the Filly?" Or is it more than that, and a year for all time? Read more...

Wrapping up our coverage of the 2009 Breeders' Cup, it's time to take an in depth look at the Classic. Can the mighty Zenyatta run 'em all down and race off into immoratlity? Will Rip Van Winkle or Twice Over do their best Ravens Pass impression and steal the show this year? What about Gio Ponti? What's the best North American turf horse doing in this race? We ponder these questions and more as we focus on the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic - a race which figures to be a battle right down to the wire. Read more...

The 2009 Emirates Airlines Breeders' Cup Turf turned up with a small, but strong field this year - including defending champion Conduit and European invaders Dar Re Mi and Spanish Moon. Don't forget about Presious Passion though, as the speedy son of Royal Anthem will look to take this field as far as he can. Read more...

The BC Sprint sets up to be a quick one - which might spell trouble for the favorite Zensational and open things up for an off-the-pace type. "Who can take the sprint race....come from off the pace?" Well, perhaps Capt. Candyman Can. Tougher race than I thought at first glance. Read more...

Goldikova looks to follow in the footsteps of the great Miesque when she goes to post in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile on Saturday. Her trainer, Freddie Head, rode Miesque to victory in the BC Mile in 1988 and 1989, and looks to equal that effort with Goldi this weekend. Facing the acclaimed filly will be a contentious field of competitors - arguably stronger than what she ran into last year. Can she repeat, or was that last effort a harbinger of things to come? Read more...

It's time for the youngins to shine in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile - a race that just might wind up being one of the better wagering opportunities of the weekend. Read more...

It's the race with the awkward name considering the location of the Breeders' Cup - the "Dirt" Mile, and it just might have one of the more formidable favorites of the entire Breeders' Cup weekends in Mastercraftsman Read more...

California Flag seems to have an ideal pace setup in front of him if he can get out quickly - just not quite as quick as he did in last year's BC Turf Sprint. No 20 and change fractions, please. Slow it down just a little and this should be a solid race for folks to pad their respective bankrolls a bit - especially if we can make heads or tails of the rest of the contenders. Read more...

Odds and post positions are finally out, allowing us to take an even more in-depth look at the Saturday Breeders' Cup races, starting with a very interesting running of the G2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf. Read more...

The story line for the 2009 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic continues to focus on whether Zenyatta will return to defend her crown on Friday, or face off against the boys on Saturday. The smart money seems to be on a battle of the sexes on Saturday in the richer Classic. With that in mind, let's take a look at what effect that might have on the remaining entries for the Ladies Classic on Friday. Read more...

In what might be (from top to bottom) the most compelling race of "Ladies Friday" at Santa Anita, a solid group of North American and European turfers face off in the BC Filly and Mare Turf. If Dar Re Mi and Rainbow View choose to run here, will they be too much for the likes of Forever Together, Magical Fantasy, and Rutherienne? Read more...

We're back to the 2-year-olds as we take an advance look at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Many of these names are familiar as they are cross entered in the Juvenile Fillies Turf, but this race may have come up even more contentious. Is there anything we can glean by attempting to focus on the key prep races building up to the race? Read more...

We continue with our look at each of the Breeders' Cup races this weekend, focusing this time on the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. A couple of horses leap off the page at me while handicapping this race, but might there be more than meets the eye to consider? Read more...

Continuing with our advance selections/analysis of all of the Breeders' Cup races this weekend, we now focus on the BC Juvenile Fillies Turf - an interesting if not immensely challenging race for horseplayers to decipher. Read more...

With less than a week to go until Breeders' Cup weekend, here's a race-by-race look at the main events, starting with the BC Marathon, along with some preliminary selections (keep in mind that post positions and final odds - not to mention late changes and scratches - are not set yet). Read more...