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Derby Day: Scheinman vs. Andrews

John Scheinman and “Action” Andy Andrews go head-to-head in handicapping the 2012 Kentucky Derby day stakes.


The Back of the Book

As fine a product as the online DRF is, Eric Banks misses what you can’t get in the virtual product, all the little items shoehorned in at the very beginning and very end of the paper.


Oaks Day: Scheinman vs. Andrews

John Scheinman and “Action” Andy Andrew go head-to-head in Kentucky Oaks day handicapping.


Ten Questions for Andrew Beyer

Andrew Beyer on Bodemeister, Hansen, and Trinniberg, and why he doesn’t travel to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.


2012 Kentucky Derby Field

Post positions and morning line for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, plus Action Andy and John Scheinman’s lines for the field.


2012 Kentucky Oaks Field

Post positions and Action Andy’s line for the Oaks field.


The Jockey Factor

Once you’re done with the speed figures, data angles and all the rest of the stuff handicappers throw into trying to figure out how to win at this game, you’re left with what your eyes show you.


Derby Day: Scheinman vs. Andrews

John Scheinman and “Action” Andy Andrew go head-to-head in Kentucky Derby day handicapping.


Podcast: Derby Media, Derby Picks

John Scheinman talks with Claire Novak and Ed DeRosa of the Thoroughbred Times about the Kentucky Derby.


Ed Bain’s Kinky Stats for Kentucky Oaks Day

Ed Bain’s handicapping statistics for the American Turf and Kentucky Oaks.