Breeders' Cup analysis
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comEven without Ghostzapper and Afleet Alex, this edition of The Classic -- and all the other Breeders' Cup races -- are sparking handicapping puzzles, where the rewards for being right at the finish line could be life changing.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005A showcase for some of Europe's best ever
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe champion mare Ouija Board may have lost Wednesday's Prince of Wales's Stakes, but she had an excuse.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2005Royal Ascot diary: Tuesday
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave Johnson soaks up the scene at Royal Ascot's five-day meet in London.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2004Let the punishment fit the crime
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave can't figure how someone like Martha Stewart can get 20 years for her misdeeds, while in Great Britain, jockey Kieren Fallon only received 21 days for his.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2004Empire Maker will win The Triple Crown
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comNever mind the Kentucky Derby, Dave Johnson thinks Empire Maker will capture racing's ultimate prize.
Story | April 24, 2003More than one way to play this
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comYou know the drill: pick the horse that wins and get paid. But Dave has some alternatives.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2002Forget the Derby favorites
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave believes 2002 is a year that nearly any horse in the field could win the Kentucky Derby, which is why he's immediately throwing out the supposed favorites.
Story | April 23, 2002Kentucky Derby 128, from A to Z
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave is trying something new, breaking down the year's Kentucky Derby contenders alphabetically.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2002Is horse racing's house in order?
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comIn light of the unscrupulous antics that occurred at the Olympics, how clean is the sport of horse racing?
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2002Was a name missing from Eclipse ballot?
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comWhile Dave had little trouble picking a champion in most of the divisions on his Eclipse Award ballot, there was one category that was a puzzler.
Story | Conversation | January 14, 2002A Sunday in Paris that belonged to Frankie
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave Johnson details Frankie Dettori's day-long quest for the 100th Group I of his career on Arc day at Longchamp.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2001Point Given adds to Preakness legacy
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave Johnson reflects on this year's Preakness while paying homage to some of its past champions.
Story | May 30, 2001Looking for the Breeders' Cup Classic winner
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comDave takes a stand against the supposed favorites to win the $4 million race.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2000The Bailey factor
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comLast weekend, Jerry Bailey won the $2 million Arlington Million and the $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes. Now - Dave Johnson warns - Bailey has a legitimate chance in Saturday's Travers Stakes.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2000Next stop--the Travers
Dave Johnson, Special to ESPN.comThe 3-year-olds have taken turns beating each other all year long. Dave Johnson reflects on a division still in search of a leader.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2000TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "jerry bailey" make the list?
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