John Mucciolo

Handicapper and journalist John Mucciolo has been a contributor to Brisnet and TwinSpires since 2004. Mucciolo's work has included efforts in the 'Notebook' series of The Handicapper's Edge in the early days of Brisnet.com and most recently on TwinSpires Edge. John has also offered selections for a varied array of Brisnet products. Outside of Mucciolo's frequent analysis on horse racing, Mucc is an acclaimed high school soccer coach who earned Times-Tribune's Coach of the Year honors in 2020.

Isle Of Capri wins at Kentucky Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the 2024 Tepin Stakes

Fri Nov 15 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 13 juvenile fillies will take aim on the $135,000 Tepin S. on the Aqueduct lawn on Sunday.

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Bullard launched a sustained rally in his Del Mar debut victory

Bullard launched a sustained rally in his Del Mar debut victory (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Bullard gets the nod in Bob Hope Stakes

Fri Nov 15 2024John Mucciolo

Mike McCarthy’s #5 Bullard, a fine debut winner on the surface on September 1, takes top billing in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.

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Woodbine Racing (Michael Burns Photography)

Betting the Kennedy Road Stakes

Fri Nov 15 2024John Mucciolo

A cast of six will run six panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2)

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Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Central Park Stakes

Fri Nov 15 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 11 juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $150,000 Central Park S.

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Five Takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup

Fri Nov 15 2024John Mucciolo

Now that some of the dust has settled from the sensational 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar, below are just a handful of the outcomes that left a lasting mark on me.

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Sugoi wins at Turfway Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the Claiming Crown Emerald

Thu Nov 14 2024John Mucciolo

The final race of 26th edition of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $175,000 Emerald, which attracted a full and talented group for the 1 1/16-mile event.

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Money Supply wins the Jonathan B Schuster Memorial at Horseshoe Indiana. (Photo by Coady Media / Credit to Samantha Pagels)

Exotics Plays for the Claiming Crown Jewel

Thu Nov 14 2024John Mucciolo

A total of 14 boys are entered to contest the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

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Jubilant Joanie wins at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper

Thu Nov 14 2024John Mucciolo

The Jeff Mullins-trained #6 Jubilant Joanie (7-2) gets top billing in Saturday’s $100,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slipper S. at Churchill Downs.

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Churchill Downs Racetrack
How to bet the Rocket Express

Wed Nov 13 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 16 is entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Rocket Express S. at Churchill Downs.

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Aqueduct (Coglianese Photo)

Exotics Plays for the Autumn Days Stakes

Fri Nov 08 2024John Mucciolo

A nice cast of fillies and mares will dash six panels on the grass in the closing race at Aqueduct on Friday, the $150,000 Autumn Days S.

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Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

How to bet the 2024 Long Island Stakes

Thu Nov 07 2024John Mucciolo

A total of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $300,000 Long Island S. (G3) at Aqueduct.

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How to bet the Smart Halo Stakes

Thu Nov 07 2024John Mucciolo

A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Smart Halo S.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

How to bet the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes

Thu Nov 07 2024John Mucciolo

The $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Championship S. attracted a competitive group in what is surely an attractive betting option on the Saturday card.

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