Jeremy Balan

Jeremy Balan is the content editor at TwinSpires. Before he came to TwinSpires, he was a journalist, editor, and sports writer for more than a decade. After years covering prep, college, and pro sports for online and print media, he focused on turf writing at BloodHorse from 2015-2019 and won an Eclipse Award for his coverage of the devastating fire at San Luis Rey Training Center.

How did Paulo Lobo get back to the biggest stage? He never gave up

Sat Nov 06 2021Jeremy Balan

The Brazilian-born trainer, after some down years in California, has found new life with his stable based in Kentucky.
Barn favorite Snapper Sinclair seeking glory in Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile

Thu Nov 04 2021Jeremy Balan

Snapper Sinclair is a longshot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), but he's been whiskers away from greatness before.
What does the draw mean for the race shape of the Breeders' Cup Classic?

Tue Nov 02 2021Jeremy Balan

One of the most compelling races of the Breeders' Cup weekend, from a pace perspective, is the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
NCAAF national championship odds update: It's Iowa's time

Mon Oct 04 2021Jeremy Balan

Alabama and Georgia could not have been more impressive Saturday, and their odds to win the national title reflect that. But is there still value left in the market?
Can a deep closer win the Kentucky Derby?

Sat Sep 05 2020Jeremy Balan

The last true closer to win the Kentucky Derby was Orb in 2013. Can another win in 2020?
Weekend Watch: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin

Fri Jul 03 2020Jeremy Balan

Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.
5 sports books to add to your summer reading list

Thu Jul 02 2020Jeremy Balan

Now that you've binged every show on every streaming service, the summer of COVID-19 is as good a time as any to dive into the mountains of great sports books out there.
Weekend Watch: Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout game

Fri Jun 26 2020Jeremy Balan

Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.
Horse racing: Finding an edge in claiming conditions

Sun Jun 14 2020Jeremy Balan

Spotting changes in claiming-race conditions can lead to profitable wagers.
Weekend Watch: 2016 Breeders' Cup Distaff

Sat Jun 13 2020Jeremy Balan

Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.
Weekend Watch: The Miracle on Ice

Sat Jun 06 2020Jeremy Balan

Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.
How are athletes staying fit in the age of COVID-19?

Thu May 14 2020Jeremy Balan

How are your favorite athletes staying fit while under quarantine?
Weekend Watch: 1978 Triple Crown — Affirmed vs. Alydar

Fri May 01 2020Jeremy Balan

Our Weekend Watch feature touches on the most significant moments in sports history, and luckily for us in this modern age, many of them are viewable online, in their entirety.