Jon Stettin’s Blog
Derby Prop Time It is the time of year the focus starts to shift to the three-year olds and the Kentucky Derby trail. The prep races are underway, and we’ll see a few potential ones this weekend. Over the years...
The 2021 Malibu Stakes and More A New Year is on the horizon. It was both an eventful and tumultuous year in the Sport of Kings, but the races went on and we fought all the battles. We wish all...
The Grade 3 Mr. Prospector The Gulfstream Park Championship Meet is underway, and it is time to delve into some of the stakes that will be run there over the winter. The Grade 3 Mr. Prospector named after one of...
Playing All Weather and Synthetic Tracks From strictly a wagering standpoint, I have never been a fan of synthetic racetracks. When Keeneland and California tracks featured them, I avoided them when I could and dealt with them on big days...
Factor the Jockey There are a lot of people who think the jockey doesn’t matter that much and they are all close to equally capable with the right horse. I’m not one of them. I think the jockey matters a...
The 2021 Grade 3 Red Smith There is not a lot of pace on paper, but at least the Red Smith, a long time NY turf marathon, has two horses with some early gas set to run. We all get...
The Artie Schiller 2021 The Breeders’ Cup is over, the wagering opportunities continue. The one-mile Artie Schiller over the Aqueduct inner turf course drew a full field of 10. The race came up pretty competitive, and I think we have...
Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder A 2021 Breeders’ Cup Bankroll Builder First things first. The Breeders’ Cup draw is not until Monday. You don’t get paid more for selecting and locking in now. At Del Mar specifically the draw in certain...