Category Archives: News & Analysis

Modus Bestia: Came up Short Here But Will Get The Money Next Time Out

Three year old colt for Richard Baltas made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight event for sophomores at six and a half on the main. Off at 16/1 in a field of 7, he broke OK under Diego Herrera and sat 4th down the back side, three off the leaders. The jock […]

Barnes: Put Other Speed Away Cruising To Win by Six

Three year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 in the Grade 2 San Vicente stakes at 7/8 on the main track for newly turned sophomores. Off as the co-favorite at even money with Bullard, he came out running under J.J. and dueled for the early lead under moderate fractions of 22.65 and 45.10 […]

Navajo Warrior: Stopped Twice, Shuffled Back And Went On To Win

Three year old Candy Ride gelding tried a mile on the main track in a maiden claimer in the opener on Thursday. Off as the 8/5 choice in a field of six, he broke alertly under the apprentice Carmona and dueled into the clubhouse turn. He did have to check on the fence coming out […]

Smooth Cruisein: Much the Best Beating 2 Well Meant Baffer Runners

Two year old colt for Karen Headley made his debut in a salty maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 22/1 and the longest shot in this field of five, he tracked the leaders down the back side with moderate fractions. He started his move at the ¼ pole but was […]

Bartholdy: Won by 12 From a Stable Who Does Well with 1st and 2nd timers

Three year old gelding for Steve Knapp, who he claimed for $50K two starts back, is a different horse these days. Off at 4/1 when in the gate, yet 2/1 on the far turn (Computer Assisted Wagering $$$), he went right to the lead under Baze in this maiden allowance field, 3 and up, at […]

Speed & Pace Forecasts That Pay | Today’s Racing Digest

By Jarrod Horak In this how to use Today’s Racing Digest article and video, I discuss how to use Speed and Pace Forecasts to make money at the racetrack. I use the Today’s Racing Digest Complete Digest at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, December 20 as examples (races 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11).  Below the […]

Santa Anita: Eddie Logan + Robert Frankel Picks

By Jarrod Horak I’m covering two Wednesday, December 31 stakes at Santa Anita Park using Today’s Racing Digest tools and past performances: the $100,000 Eddie Logan (Race 5) for 2-year-olds at 1 mile on turf, and the G3 $100,000 Robert Frankel (Race 7) for fillies and mares at 1 1/8 miles on turf. If you […]

Santa Anita: Blue Norther + Joe Hernandez Picks

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping article and video, I analyze the Blue Norther Stakes and Joe Hernandez Stakes at Santa Anita Park using Today’s Racing Digest Fast Figs. Blue Norther field: 1 – Total Val (15-1)2 – Hypergamy (5-1 3 – Peanutbutterbombe (4-1)4 – La Ville Lumiere (8-5)5 – Wild Like the […]

Santa Anita Park: Malibu Stakes 2025 Analysis

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping article and video, I analyze the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita Park using the Today’s Racing Digest Race Header. Malibu field (race 10): 1 – Modus Bestia (15-1), 2 – Spenard (30-1), 3 – Madaket Road (5-1), 4 – Speedy Wilson (15-1), 5 – Midland […]

Santa Anita Track Bias & Betting Guide: Dirt Pace, Turf Sprints, Post Positions

If you’re looking for Santa Anita picks you can actually bet, you need a framework for how Santa Anita tends to reward pace, position, and trip—and how that changes by surface and race type. This guide is built as an evergreen reference you can use alongside the daily card. For today’s Santa Anita card, free […]