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Changes for the new year

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

For the new year, let's give up being any stupider than is absolutely necessary at the horse races.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

Cup luck pays rent

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Clearly, crazier things are happening than horses running for world championships on fake dirt.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Literacy among sports

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Not to brag, but I have the best readers of all of the games.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Rush to patience

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

The underdog days of summer continue. Huge win prices are running everywhere; more importantly, they're sensible and accessible.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Free goods and services

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Handicapping a horse race is like the search for a good golf swing in two main ways. There's a lot to remember. And, pressure causes forgetfulness.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

The Rush

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Here's what I would do if I owned Rachel Alexandra, or a filly that could be the best ever. I'd sell her.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009

Derby losers

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

A month out, it's time to start handicapping the Derby in a serious fashion, throwing out what won't work.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Kentucky Derby Jewels

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Not to speak disparagingly of the thick lint that they're racing on in certain locales, the product that the Europeans fancy, it's always good to get back to the basics of good old American dirt.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Kentucky Derby Jewels

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Not to speak disparagingly of the thick lint that they're racing on in certain locales, the product that the Europeans fancy, it's always good to get back to the basics of good old American dirt.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009

Big Brown versus The Calendar

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Jay says after Big Brown, the rest of the Preakness field looks like a competitive Grade III event.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

Among friends

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Having heard this 20-horse race described as a colorful lottery, it puts Derby wagering in perfect perspective. Here are Jay's picks for the Kentucky Derby.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008

Cents sense

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

The most interesting people in sports are horse-race regulars.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2007

Ratings don't rate

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

Here's the sporting occurrence that makes 0.00 percent sense.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2007

Cleaning up

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

They cheat at, or have cheated at, boxing, basketball, football, baseball, bingo, blackjack, roulette, track and field, cycling, all kinds of racing, business ...

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007

There's always quarter horse racing

Jay Cronley, Special to ESPN.com

It's the only race in some towns, and part of a mixed meet in others. But there's a winner every time.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2007