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There have been lots of changes made in the racing world since last November. We will take a look at some of the topics we have examined in this last year on our TrackMaster Blog...

UNPLAYABLE/PLAYABLE RACES? TM: Some players avoid certain types of races – maiden races with lots of first time starters, certain state-bred races to name a few examples. ...

A unique wager, called the “Bal-Cal Pick 4” is available on Sundays this fall. In the last two weeks, with a $25,000 guaranteed pool, the tracks lost money, meaning less than $25,000 was paid into the races. Forget a 25% take out, a 20% take-out or even a low 15% take out. Th...

A large percentage of both thoroughbred and harness races are claiming races. A brilliant concept by someone in racing history (if anyone know who “invented” the claiming race, please comment) that is elegantly simple. S...

Only one Grade II event this week, the Mrs. Revere Stakes from Churchill Downs on Saturday. The $175,000 turf test at 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-old fillies is fully subscribed with Miss World and Hot Cha Cha the tepid morning line favorites at 4-1 and 3-1 respectively. The race look up for grabs.

Here’s a brief recap of all 14 Breeders’ Cup races... BREEDERS’ CUP MARATHON The winner, Man of Iron was tough to get by normal handicapping processes. Big run from 9-year-old Cloudy’s Knight, winner of the Grade 1 Canadian International two years ago. Bettin...

In 1982 John Gaines had a vision – one day, seven championship races bringing together the best horses in the world with all races having a purse of at least $1 Million. In 1984 that dream was realized when the very first Breeders’ Cup Day was held at Hollywood Park. In...

No Grade 1 races this week and only one Grade 2 race of note as we all anticipate Breeders’ Cup weekend next week. On Saturday Keeneland cards the Grade 2 $150,000 Fayette Stakes on closing day. ...

As we head back to beautiful Santa Anita Park for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this year, we thought it would be a good idea to look at the recent marketing initiatives enacted by the Breeders’ Cup team and get your thoughts on the success of these ideas. Go...

Vineyard Haven, one of the top 2-year olds of 2008, has apparently found his niche sprinting. Entered in the Grade 1 Kings Bishop at Saratoga after a half-year layoff, Vineyard Haven gave a good account of himself finishing ahead of Capt...