» Post Race Review with Video: The John Henry G2 at Santa Anita and Joe Hirsch G1 at Aqueduct
28/09/25 13:20 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Welcome Friends to the Turk Blog, where I specialize in turf race handicapping and exacta bet constructions. Yesterday we handicapped the John Henry Turf Championship G2 at Santa Anita, and I discussed, but did not handicap, The Jo...
» The Nomination Is In: The John Henry Turf Championship G2 at Santa Anita
27/09/25 11:29 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Mondego (GB) gobbling up lengths at the wire Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog, where I specialize in exactly the kind of race I'm handicapping today, the Grade 2 John Henry Turf Championship at Santa Anita, competed by mostly hard knocki...
» Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (September 28)
26/09/25 21:51 from Horse Racing in Korea
September racing concludes with 11 Sunday races at Seoul from 10:35 to 18:00 and 6 at Busan from 12:05 to 16:30. The feature is the Listed Ilgan Sports Trophy in the capital. Here are the previews: Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special W...
» Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (September 27)
25/09/25 22:54 from Horse Racing in Korea
There are 10 races at Seoul on Saturday between 13:15 and 20:00. Here are the previews: Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million Juvenile maidens with all but one racing for the first time. (3) EUNPA BOOSTER took t...
» Busan Friday: Race-By-Race Preview (September 26)
24/09/25 10:00 from Horse Racing in Korea
It’s the penultimate week of evening racing and it kicks off at Busan on Friday with an 8-race card from 15:00 to 21:00. Here are the previews: Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million Juvenile maidens with f...
» The Mode Has Left the Building. Zigging in Pick n's (at Some Places, at Least) is Becoming a Minefield
23/09/25 13:24 from Harness Racing Blog: Pull the Pocket
Grabbing value in multi-leg wagers has been spoken about quite a bit in racing in places like Chris's Bet with the Best podcast ; after in my view, being partially dismissed for a good deal of horse racing's history. In other ...
» BORYEONGLIGHTQUEEN LATE BURST OVERWHELMS OLDER RIVALS IN JEJU GOVERNOR’S CUP
22/09/25 04:45 from Horse Racing in Korea
She didn’t quite manage to out “Lala K” Lala K, but nevertheless, BOREYONGLIGHTQUEEN pulled off one of the more remarkable come from behind efforts to flash past the two-time defending champion Jeulgeounyeojeong – and everyone else in he...
» The Nomination Is In: Princess Rooney at Gulfstream Park, a Win and You're In Breeders' Cup Prep
20/09/25 10:59 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Vincey Girl reelin' in Haulin Ice Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog, where I (usually) handicap Turf Racing and build Exacta Bets. When you start to get to this time of the year, the number of good Graded Stake Turf races star...
» Queens’ Tour Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (September 21)
19/09/25 09:55 from Horse Racing in Korea
The Queens’ Tour Fall & Winter series kicks off on Sunday when fifteen fillies and mares take their chance at Seoul in the Jeju Governor’s Cup (1400M KOR-G3). There are 11 races at Seoul from 10:35 to 18:00 and 6 at Busan...
» Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (September 20)
19/09/25 00:39 from Horse Racing in Korea
Saturday’s racing is at Seoul with a 10-race card 13:15 to 20:00. Here are the previews: Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million Juvenile maiden fillies with all but two racing for the first time. (2) THE SU...
» Busan Friday: Race-By-Race Preview (September 19)
17/09/25 22:22 from Horse Racing in Korea
The weekend’s racing gets underway at Busan on Friday with an afternoon/evening card of 8 races from 15:00 to 21:00. Here are the previews: Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million Juvenile maiden fillies wit...
» Yes, Chess Has CAW's and its Share of Cheaters, but They're Handled Much Differently
16/09/25 12:41 from Harness Racing Blog: Pull the Pocket
Chess is a fantastic, old, heady game that has stood the test of time. But, one thing some might not know, is that they've worked pretty hard to ensure this immutably true statement hasn't been sabotaged. Magnus Carlsen, the ...
» The Turk Blog: 17th Blog Birthday and 750 Posts
14/09/25 18:08 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
This is a special post for The Turk: The 17th Anniversary of the Blog's Start, and today, the 750th post on the blog. The Turk isn't anything if he isn't determined, and I was determined to create a blog that few would read and enjoy. Ye...
» Post Race Analysis with Video: The Woodbine Mile 2025
14/09/25 14:57 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog, where I specialize in Turf Handicapping and Exacta Bet Construction. Today I almost added to my resume: Magician. How to turn a big pile of money into a smaller pile of money! Luckily I didn...
» Mujehan Geup, Wild Park Claim Juvenile Series Openers
14/09/25 09:12 from Horse Racing in Korea
The 2025 Juvenile Series got underway at Seoul and Busan on Sunday. In the capital, Mujehan Geup saw off a field of twelve rivals to keep his unbeaten record intact in the Munhwa Ilbo Trophy, while on the South Coast, Wild Park only had ...
» The Woodbine Mile 2025: Turf Handicap and Exacta Bet Construction
13/09/25 14:23 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Gas Me Up takes the lead in King Edward at WO Welcome Friends To The Turk Blog, where I specialize in Turf Racing Handicaps and Exacta Bet Construction. Everyone needs a POV and that's mine. Woodbine is about 70 miles f...
» Juvenile Series Sunday Seoul & Busan: Race-By-Race Preview (September 14)
12/09/25 22:43 from Horse Racing in Korea
Juvenile Series races headline both Seoul and Busan this Sunday. Seoul hosts 11 races from 10:35 to 18:00 while at Busan there are 6 races from 12:05 to 16:30. Here are the previews: Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Special Weight A / KRW 4...
» Seoul Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (September 13)
11/09/25 23:25 from Horse Racing in Korea
It’s an afternoon and early evening meeting at Seoul on Saturday with 10 races from 13:15 to 20:00. Here are the previews: Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Special Weight A / KRW 45 Million Juvenile maidens in the opener with all but ...
» The Breeders' Cup Win and You're In Kentucky Down's Turf Cup 2025 G2; Handicap and Video Analysis
06/09/25 11:28 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Utah Beach making his move Welcome friends To The Turk Blog. I focus on Turf Handicapping and Exacta Bet Construction. While I generally eschew social media. I noticed this morning quite a bit of distain for the exacta pools around the h...
» The $500,000 One Dreamer at Kentucky Downs: Handicap and Exacta Bet Construction
03/09/25 22:28 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Temp Rail at Kentucky Downs ~ 25 feet 8/31/25 Welcome Friends To The Turk Blog, where we write about Turf horse racing and build exacta handicaps. Kentucky Downs is over seemingly just as it starts. A fantastic meet that I wi...
» Racing's Weekend of 'Disruption'
02/09/25 11:24 from Harness Racing Blog: Pull the Pocket
Hello everyone. That was a really quiet holiday weekend, wasn't it? All that happened, by my count, was a horse race occurred where one of the leading jocks in the nation almost met his maker, a horse worth many millions was running loos...
» The legacy of a laminitis fighter: Dr. Agne's brave run in a Saratoga stakes race
31/08/25 17:29 from Fran Jurga's "HoofBlog": News from Hoofcare & Lameness Journal
News flash: Dr. Agne, an up-and-coming two-year-old racehorse named for the late equine podiatry veterinarian Bob Agne of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, made his second career start on Thursday, August 28 in the Grade 3 With Anticipa...
» Post Race Reviews with Video of Grade 3 Nashville Derby and Grade 2 Del Mar Handicap
31/08/25 17:19 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Little Turk gets engaged Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog. On Saturday I handicapped what I thought were the two most interesting turf races of the day, the $3.5 MM Nashville Derby G3 and The Del Mar Handicap G2. I wasn't able to enjoy t...
» The Nomination Is In: The Del Mar Handicap G2
30/08/25 12:37 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Mr. George Strawbridge Jr: Augustin Stables/Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog, where I specialize in Turf Handicapping and Exacta Betting. Today I'm primarily focused on the big prize money at Kentucky Downs, b...
» The Nomination Is In: The Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky Downs (Day 2 of Meet) and Post Race Review with Video $500,000 Tapit on Opening Day.
29/08/25 21:51 from The Turk: Horses, Handicapping and Hijinks
Welcome Friends to The Turk Blog, and day 2 of the Kentucky Downs meet. For Day 1 I handicapped The Tapit $500,000. Some observations pop out: Lagynos , wow! Track record. The screenshot captures the m...