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Matt Bernier is a 24-year-old handicapper and cast member of the reality-show “Horseplayers” that airs on the Esquire Network. Matt won the very first handicapping tournament he ...

Steven Crist has been the publisher and a columnist for Daily Racing Form since 1998. Previously, he covered racing for The New York Times from 1981-1990; was founding editor-in-chief of The ...

Peter Thomas Fornatale is the author of the new book, "The Winning Contest Player."

Brad Free is based in Southern California covering Santa Anita, Del Mar, Fairplex, and Hollywood Park. He joined Daily Racing Form in 1992 and is the author of "Handicapping 101: Finding ...

Derick Giwner serves as Editor of DRF Harness for Daily Racing Form. He has worked for Sports Eye/Harness Eye since 1996 and has served as editor of the paper since 2005. He has worn many hats in ...

Jay Hovdey has been executive columnist for Daily Racing Form since 1998. Previously, he covered horse racing for The Blood-Horse and the Thoroughbred Record, and his work has appeared in the New ...

Dan Illman is DRF.com's handicapping editor. He released DRF’s DVD "Trip Handicapping," and authored "Betting Maidens & Two-Year-Olds." Dan has appeared ...

The chief photographer for Daily Racing Form, Barbara Livingston has been photographing horse racing for nearly 40 years.  A two-time Eclipse Award winner for outstanding photography, ...

From web-exclusive content to that weekend feature you might have missed amid all the racing action, DRF Now brings you the best of DRF.com.

The DRF Players’ Podcast covers the top stories in horse racing, from the player's perspective. Join hosts Matt Bernier and Peter Thomas Fornatale as they discuss recent races, upcoming ...

The sports form podcast offers a look at the world of sports betting and sports in general designed to help bettors find winners and help fans understand what sports betting is all about.​

Mike Watchmaker is the national handicapper for Daily Racing Form. He first joined the Form in 1980, and was named New York columnist in 1983. He left the Form in 1991 to join The Racing Times, ...