International Spotlight: 2022 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Analysis

Paddy’s Picks goes international today with early morning analysis for the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the richest horse race in France. I intended to write more for Paddy’s Picks this week, but an illness has prevented me from doing much of anything productive in recent days. 

An extremely entertaining and challenging 20-horse race at Longchamp was supposed to be the culmination of my efforts, but it will instead have to serve as my return to work on the website. Fortunately, there are many days worth of angles and analysis in this event, more than enough for any handicapper on a Sunday morning. Let’s take a look. read more

International Spotlight: 2022 Sussex Stakes Analysis

Do people read on their morning commutes? I guess most people drive and don’t do all that much reading. But for those of you with the ability to check in on Paddy’s Picks this morning, perhaps I can something to get your Wednesdays started right. Welcome to the International Spotlight.

Every now and again, I notice a big race occurring somewhere in the world that American racing fans will likely never acknowledge. These races may appear peripherally to Americans on Breeders’ Cup days, but for the most part, some of the most talented runners in the world remain a mystery to them. I’d like to change that. read more