By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown on June 20 has a purse of $500,000 and a field of ten sophomores are set to travel 1 1/8 miles on the main track. Pace Scenario Favors the Favorites One of the most important handicapping factors in this year’s Ohio Derby is the projected […]
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By Jarrod Horak Ohio Derby Day at Thistledown features a strong supporting stakes lineup, including the $250,000 Lady Jacqueline Stakes for fillies and mares. Scheduled as Race 11 with a post time of 5:35 p.m. ET, the race will be contested at 1 1/8 miles on the main track and has attracted a competitive field […]
By Jarrod Horak The final jewel of the Triple Crown arrives at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 6, as a talented field of nine three-year-olds competes in the Grade 1 Belmont Stakes. With a $2 million purse on the line and a distance of 1¼ miles to conquer, this year’s Belmont shapes up as […]
Intro – Turfway Park Jeff Ruby Stakes Day Betting Preview Our Turfway Park Jeff Ruby Stakes Day picks Today’s Racing Digest analysis breaks down one of the most important synthetic racing cards of the season. This is a full-card wagering opportunity — from early maidens to the featured Jeff Ruby Stakes — and the key […]
By Jarrod Horak Santa Anita Park features a Pick 6 carryover of $32,111 for Sunday, March 15, and the sequence begins in Race 4. With a modest carryover and a sequence that appears fairly chalky on paper, the goal here is to structure a lean $16 ticket while still giving ourselves a realistic shot at sweeping all six […]
If you’re a handicapper looking for a real edge instead of another “I’ll just wing it” Saturday, Fair Grounds on December 6, 2025 is a card you can actually exploit — especially if you’re working off the full Today’s Racing Digest breakdown for the day. Nine races. Turf and dirt. Legit allowance and MSW races […]
Overview:Betting the highest speed figure is easy—and over time it usually loses because the public sees the same number. Fractional Charting from Today’s Racing Digest looks forward, not backward. It projects how today’s race is likely to unfold: early pace, likely leaders, closing strength, and an expected final time for each contender. That’s information you […]
By Jarrod Horak The Breeders’ Cup Classic is the ultimate test — power, pace, and precision all come together under the brightest lights of the year. In this special video, handicapper Jared Horack walks through his entire Breeders’ Cup game plan using Today’s Racing Digest, explaining exactly how to turn data into dollars. This isn’t […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $650,000 Spinster. This race is a Win & You’re In for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Spinster field: 1 – Chilled (30-1), 2 – Scylla (4-1), 3 – Nitrogen (5-2), 4 – Gin Gin (6-1), 5 – Thorpedo Anna (8-5). The Spinster […]
By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity at Del Mar using Today’s Racing Digest data. Del Mar Futurity 2025 field: 1- Brigante (15-1), 2 – Brant (1-1), 3 – Balboa (6-1), 4 – Civil Liberty (9-2), 5 – Desert Gate (4-1), 6 – Litmus […]