Racing News
Weekend Preview: Mr. Misunderstood Tops Field for River City at Churchill Downs
By US Racing Team Flurry Racing Stables Mr. Misunderstoodwill face off against nine top turf runners in defending his title in Saturdays 42nd running of the $175,000 River City Stakes (G3) at ...
Caution: Engage Brain Before Opening Mouth
By John Furgele Skimming can be dangerous and its easy to tell when people elect to skim rather than read. On Facebook, Ill post a thought, and will get several reactions. A full-length column g...
8 Traits of Great Horseplayers
By Ray Wallin In the past I have talked about the traits of losing horseplayers, but this time well talk about the traits of great horseplayers. So, whether you are a casual horseplayer or you make...
Tweets of the Week!
Following are the tweets the staff at US Racing think are some of the best Tweets of the Week! Did you make the list?
Rare Occurrence: New Harness Track Opens
By John Furgele There are many doom and gloomers when it comes to harness racing. Many feel that if it wasnt for casino money, most harness tracks would be closed. Guess what? Casino dough and harn...
On With the Races: Churchill, Gulfstream West, Aqueduct, Del Mar
The Breeders Cup may be over, but stakes action at racetracks across the country continues with exciting added-money action taking place at from coast to coast. Churchill Offers Commonwealth On Tur...
When Good Horseplayers Go Bad (Part 2)
By Ray Wallin Whether you are a causal horseplayer or you make your living playing the races, it is only natural to root for your horse. When he wins it is OK to celebrate a bit, with moderation of co...
Breeders Cup: Bricks and Mortar a Deserving Horse of the Year Pick
US Racing Team As trainer Chad Brown put it so succinctly moments after Bricks and Mortar won the $4 million Breeders Cup Turf (G1), its a no-brainer. The question: Does he deserve to b...
Breeders Cup: The Longest Yards
By Mike Farrell The Breeders Cup came up about 200 yards short of perfection. On a glorious sun-splashed day in Southern California, divisional championships were won and lost over the course of Br...
Breeders Cup: Mongolian Groom Suffers Fatal Injury in Breeders Cup Classic
US Racing Team Despite new safety precautions implemented before the Breeders Cup, a fatal injury occurred at Santa Anita Park when Mongolian Groom suffered a broken left hind leg during the $6 mil...