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Zenyatta: Horse Of The Year!

Isn't the cliche "It's not how you start but how you finish?" For the better part of the year, Rachel Alexandra claimed the spotlight with win after win...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 21 days ago 119 reads 2 comments
Serena Williams: Unacceptable Behavior

The best female player on the planet is Serena Williams. Nobody can dispute this—not even Dinara Safina, who is currently the No. 1 ranked player on the WTA tour...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 1,285 reads 38 comments
Fourth Round Analysis of Monday Matches (Men)

Roger Federer vs Tommy Robredo Despite being 0-8 against Federer, Tommy Robredo has played Federer quite tough at times on hard courts...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 139 reads 1 comments
College Football Week One: More Questions Than Answers

Did anyone think Notre Dame against Michigan this week might be relevant or even interesting? We all knew that ND had two fantastic receivers but when did the offensive line learn to run block? ...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 274 reads 12 comments
Young Nebraska Cornhuskers Look Good in Opener

Compared to last year, Husker nation has to be feeling pretty good about where the team is as we enter week the second week of the season. Without a shred of doubt, we have better talent and depth on this team...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 44 reads 1 comments
September 6: Saratoga Analysis

2nd race: Nothing more difficult than maidens going seven furlongs-especially when most of the horses have never run before. I like second time starter Ailalea with Edgar Prado aboard to win this race...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 11 reads 0 comments
Forego and Woodward Analysis

The Grade One Forego is the kind of race that fans and bettors absolutely love. This seven furlong race at Saratoga is completely puzzling on so many levels. I see very little speed in this race...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 2 months ago 107 reads 1 comments
Quentin Castille Dismissed by Nebraska

Just when it seems you have talent and depth at one position, things change quickly. Ray Helu and Quentin Castille seemed like the perfect one-two punch for the 2009 Nebraska Cornhuskers...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 3 months ago 867 reads 6 comments
Is Tiger Woods' Strategy Hurting Him in Majors?

Tiger Woods is the best player in the universe. Tiger Woods will end up being the best player ever when he decides to retire in 10 years or so. I think losing tomorrow will help him re-establish his dominance in the years to come...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 3 months ago 197 reads 2 comments
Saratoga Predictions: Macho Again Will Beat Commentator

The feature race today at Saratoga is the Grade One Whitney, which features defending champion Commentator. Commentator won this race last year with an incredible 120 Beyer rating. He also has four wins in six career starts at this historic track...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 3 months ago 67 reads 0 comments
Federer/Nadal: By The Numbers

Roger Federer is not just the best player of this era, but he is the best player ever. A lot of critics will argue that Federer might have the most Grand Slam titles now but his record against rival Rafael Nadal offsets that...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 4 months ago 1,084 reads 5 comments
Can Benny The Bull Repeat at Calder?

Last year, Benny the Bull rallied in the stretch to win Smile Sprint Handicap at Calder. After an ankle injury nearly ended his career, Benny the Bull returned in late June and finished a strong second in his first race in almost 11 months...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 4 months ago 7 reads 1 comments
ManOWar Grade1 at Belmont

A relatively small but talented field is scheduled to run in the 1 3/8 mile feature today at Belmont. The early favorite appears to be Gio Ponti, who is three for four on the turf at Belmont...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 4 months ago 18 reads 1 comments
Wimbeldon: Men's Fourth-Round Preview/Picks

No. 2 Roger Federer vs. No. 13 Robin Soderling: The rematch of the French Open happens in round four— the same round that saw Soderling beat Nadal. Federer has dominated Soderling...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 474 reads 8 comments
Zenyatta & Rachel Alexandra Running Today!

As much as the entire racing industry wants it, the two best female horses in the world are running today, but not against each other. Zenyatta, the undefeated west coast champion looks to win her 11th race in a row today at Hollywood...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 221 reads 1 comments
Paul Casey: Biggest Disappointment 2009 US Open

Now that the first two rounds of the US Open have been completed at Bethpage, it didn't take me more than 10 seconds for me to realize that Paul Casey was the biggest disappointment over the first two rounds...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 161 reads 0 comments
Who To Root For? Federer Or Mickelson?

I don't know many people who like tennis and golf. Despite that fact, I love both sports quite a bit. My wife asked me this morning "would you rather Federer regain his title at Wimbledon and ...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 353 reads 0 comments
Grade One SFoster at Churchill Downs

Julien Laparoux tries to guide Einstein to another victory today in the 1 1/8th Grade One at Churchill Downs. Einstein is the 2:1 morning line favorite and is clearly the horse to beat in the eight-horse field...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 19 reads 1 comments
Feature Race Review at Hollywood: Grade 2 On June 13th, 2009

The Grade2 at Hollywood features a lot of speed. When a field of 12 has this much speed, the race should be exciting. Rail Trip is the morning line favorite right now at 8:5...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
John Daly: Will He Ever Win Again?

As much as I'd prefer to write about the return of Phil Mickelson this week, the player making the return from a longer hiatus is John Daly...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 129 reads 0 comments
Summer Bird Wins Belmont Stakes

What just happened in the Belmont Stakes? Upsets happen and races unfold oddly but nothing in that race made any sense to me based on the history of those horses...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 28 reads 0 comments
Upset Special at Hollywood G1CWhtghm on June 6!

Six horses are entered today at Hollywood Park for the Grade1 CWhtghm on the turf. The race is 10 furlongs and I see a big upset in this race. Midships is the morning line favorite at 9:5 and will be ridden by Victor Espinoza...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Belmont Stakes Preview

When I bought the daily race form today, I really thought the Belmont Stakes was going to be a 2 horse race-between front running Charitable Man and late charging Mine That Bird...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 5 months ago 57 reads 2 comments
Fernando Gonzalez Against Robin Soderling: Analysis

Fernando Gonzalez and Robin Soderling will be exchanging heavy ground strokes for a chance to get one step closer to the finals of the French Open...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 6 months ago 831 reads 16 comments
Can Nebraska Snag Gabbert?

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are on the verge of returning to glory. Bo Pelini has mobilized the fan base, and after a solid 9-4 season last year, things are looking much better for the famed program...

Written by Joseph Ciraco about 6 months ago 494 reads 2 comments

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Joseph Ciraco Article Archive

Zenyatta: Horse Of The Year!

Serena Williams: Unacceptable Behavior

Fourth Round Analysis of Monday Matches (Men)

College Football Week One: More Questions Than Answers

Young Nebraska Cornhuskers Look Good in Opener

September 6: Saratoga Analysis

Forego and Woodward Analysis

Quentin Castille Dismissed by Nebraska

Is Tiger Woods' Strategy Hurting Him in Majors?

Saratoga Predictions: Macho Again Will Beat Commentator

Federer/Nadal: By The Numbers

Can Benny The Bull Repeat at Calder?

ManOWar Grade1 at Belmont

Wimbeldon: Men's Fourth-Round Preview/Picks

Zenyatta & Rachel Alexandra Running Today!

Paul Casey: Biggest Disappointment 2009 US Open

Who To Root For? Federer Or Mickelson?

Grade One SFoster at Churchill Downs

Feature Race Review at Hollywood: Grade 2 On June 13th, 2009

John Daly: Will He Ever Win Again?

Summer Bird Wins Belmont Stakes

Upset Special at Hollywood G1CWhtghm on June 6!

Belmont Stakes Preview

Fernando Gonzalez Against Robin Soderling: Analysis

Can Nebraska Snag Gabbert?

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