Rowan Ward

Rowan Ward

Summary

For a decade, Rowan Ward has been making horse race predictions and wagers in Chicago, and has been writing about horse racing for nearly just as long. Understanding the various factors that influence a race's outcome, they often find that the age-old saying "the pace makes the race" can uncover worthwhile betting opportunities. When it comes to handicapping, their favorite races are those held locally in Chicago, major stake races across the country, and two-year-old maiden races with intriguing bloodlines.

Author articles
Cheltenham Gold Cup Haiti Couleurs Can Stay Trip

Cheltenham Gold Cup: Haiti Couleurs can stay the trip

March 12, 2026Blog

The richest prize of the Cheltenham Festival and the most prestigious race of the jumps season happe...

Fountain Of Youth Commandment Step Onto Kentucky Derby Trail

Fountain of Youth: Commandment can stretch out onto Kentucky Derby trail

February 25, 2026Blog

The Gulfstream Park spur of the Kentucky Derby trail rolls on Saturday, February 28 with the Grade 2...

Pegasus World Cup Tappan Street Kick Off Big Year

Pegasus World Cup: Tappan Street can kick off big year

January 22, 2026Blog

The first big handicap-division race of the year is upon us: the 2026 Pegasus World Cup on Saturday,...

Belmont Stakes Baeza Can Continue Improving

Belmont Stakes 2025: Baeza can keep improving

June 4, 2025Blog

The third and final jewel of the Triple Crown happens Saturday, June 7: the Belmont Stakes! Like in ...

Kentucky Derby Burnham Square Is Best Bet

Kentucky Derby 2025: Burnham Square is the best bet

April 29, 2025Blog

The Kentucky Derby is coming to Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3! This means it’s time to get re...

Pegasus World Cup Stronghold Can Prevail

Pegasus World Cup 2025: Stronghold can prevail at a price

January 21, 2025Blog

The 2025 Pegasus World Cup (G1) happens at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 27! With a colossal ...

Breeders Cup Distaff Thorpedo Anna Shoot Past Competition

Breeders’ Cup Distaff 2024: Thorpedo Anna can shoot past competition

October 31, 2024Blog

If you are serious about horse racing, then you cannot miss betting on the Breeders’ Cup. The worl...

Belmont Stakes Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Win Again

Belmont Stakes 2024: Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan can win again

June 6, 2024Blog

The Belmont Stakes will be run for the 156th time on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Though the race is trad...

Kentucky Derby Honor Marie Can Come Running Late

Kentucky Derby 2024: Honor Marie can come running late

May 3, 2024Blog

The first Saturday in May is coming, which means it is just about time to bet the Kentucky Derby! Am...

Pegasus World Cup First Mission Can Get The Right Trip

Pegasus World Cup 2024: First Mission can get the right trip

January 24, 2024Blog

The early-season feature of the handicap division is the 2024 Pegasus World Cup (G1) at Gulfstream P...

Breeders Cup Distaff Idiomatic Star Can Keep Rising

2023 Breeders’ Cup Distaff: Idiomatic’s star can keep rising

November 1, 2023Blog

If you’re serious about betting horse racing, the Breeders’ Cup is one of the most important wee...

Breeders Stakes Titos Calling Can Overcome Pace

Breeders Stakes 2023: Tito’s Calling can overcome slow pace

September 29, 2023Blog

One of the best horse racing betting opportunities of the year happens Sunday, October 1: the Breede...