The conventional wisdom about Breeders’ Cup turf races is that European invaders will dominate. Perhaps they will, but historically the location of the prep has been less important than the order of finish.

Theyskens’ Theory gets a U.S. trainer, discussion of the gallop out and video of Havre de Grace’s most recent work.

Are you curious about how other players handicap? Do wonder what angles and tools they use most or what questions they ask themselves? We’ve assembled a canny group of cappers to discuss their approach to handicapping, and they don’t hold back!

2-year-olds are not only fun to watch, they can present an excellent opportunity to make money for the astute handicapper.

Our picks for the 2011 Belmont Stakes card.

Who has the pedigree to win the 2011 Belmont Stakes? And, perhaps more importantly, who does not?

Need to quickly get up to speed on this year’s Belmont Stakes field? Look no further…

Our picks for the 2011 Preakness card.

Looking at how fresh horses have done in the Preakness over the last twenty years.

Need to quickly get up to speed on this year’s Preakness field? Look no further…

Need to quickly get up to speed on this year’s Kentucky Derby field? Look no further…

Taking a look at the 2011 Kentucky Derby field entrant’s running styles.

Who has the pedigree to win the 2011 Kentucky Derby? And, perhaps more importantly, who does not? We had the exacta last year!

No plans this weekend? Break out the spreadsheets and get ready to party!

Discover which prep races have produced the most Kentucky Derby winners and what that means for this year’s contenders.

The data recorded for workouts is only part of the story, find out how you can avail yourself of even more information.

It’s not how fast have they run; it’s how fast can they run. Being able to determine what factors made a horse fast in the past and whether or not those factors are currently present will put you in a position make the most of your wagers.

Being able to spot whether a horse out-classes its rivals or is out-classed, whether it’s on the improve or falling down the ranks, will help lead you to the best bets and steer you away from the worst.

Looking for validation, guidance or just to see if you covered every angle? Sometimes your local public handicapper can come in handy.

You’re going to end up liking and disliking horses, jockeys and trainers, but be wary of how that affects your handicapping!

Are you a data weenie or a number cruncher? Are you mathematically inclined and/or just plain old interested in making your figs? You’re not alone.

Knowing who’s the fastest horse is helpful, but knowing who stands to benefit from the impending pace scenario can be even more helpful! Special guest Derek Simon shows you how with his very own pace figs.

What are Beyer Speed Figures good for other than determining who might be the fastest horse? Quite a bit as it turns out! Find what our panelists have to say about BSFs as Figs Gone Wild Month rages on.

Figures are everywhere, so you might as well understand them. Find out more about figs in our primer as we kick off Figs Gone Wild Month!

While Man O’War and Secretariat are legendary names in American horse racing history, arguably no horse has shaped the sport worldwide more than Northern Dancer.

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with past performances, a great way to get started is to just start asking, and trying to answer, questions.

All-weather racetracks are a relatively new phenomenon, having only been in existence for just over five years. While much more study needs to be undertaken, we’ve identified ten sires whose offspring have done well on all-weather surfaces so far.

When it comes to uncovering hidden potential or ramping up on a new circuit, race replays are an excellent source of information.

What you should know about American turf pedigrees.

We hope you’ve been putting your handicapping and wagering strategy to good use, because we’re having our first handicapping contest! The prize? $100 credit at BRIS!

How a horse looks on paper is one thing, but when the gates open are they ready to go? The post parade and warm-up can provide insight.

Time only matters in prison, as the old racetrack saying goes, but time can also tell a story about how a race was run. This can unearth clues that are not necessarily apparent when looking at the past performance.

The gambler’s head does not always jive with the racing fan’s heart. It’s good to recognize that rooting for and gambling on horses can sometimes be two different things.

Taking a look at the 2010 Kentucky Derby field entrant’s running styles in relation to their post positions.

Who Has the Pedigree to Win the 2010 Kentucky Derby?

Want to get started with pedigrees but don’t know how? We’ll get you familiar with the lingo and answer some basic questions to help you get started!

Picking Winners? Betting Thoroughbreds? Exotic Betting? Find out how they stacked up what the voters have to say about each!

You mean there’s more than the Kentucky Derby? Find out about how the season unfolds and when you should be paying attention.

While watching a race may seem like a no-brainer, there’s a definite skill involved to ensure that you’re seeing as much of the race as possible.

Maidens? Allowance? Claiming? Are you sure we’re talking about horse racing? Indeed we are!

Not that unlike tennis, there are three surface types for thoroughbred horse racing.

Don’t know a point of call from a post position? We’ll help you make a little sense of the past performance.