So every quest has it’s dragon and to be the best handicapper in America you have to win the battle against a real fire-breathing enigma — the summer meet at Saratoga!  At this historic venue in upstate New York, there are handicapping fireballs at every turn.  Huge fields with the best horses to navigate, the greatest trainers and jockeys in the world who regularly beat you to the winner’s circle, weather changes that can create havoc with your selections and a track that clearly appeals to some animals more than others.   They say it’s a “graveyard for favorites,” but it kills many more handicappers than horses every year.

So, starting on Wednesday, July 29th, this handicapper will be taking on the dragon in an attempt to become the greatest handicapper in America!  I vow to handicap every race during the meet along the way and report on my victories and defeats with equal aplomb. I will challenge every expert in every paper and website across the country in a fight to the finish and at the end of the meet, I hope the only red on my face is a nice sun tan and not third degree burns from the Saratoga dragon. Remember, this is a journey worth taking and I want everyone to be right there with me every step of the way.  Thanks for all your help and support and check out the website with more information to come!