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Matt Gardner

Matt Gardner

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Matt is the founder of “And Down The Stretch They Come,” SB Nation’s horse racing blog, where he spends most of his time trying to solve the great mysteries of handicapping. When he’s not writing about horse racing, he can be found at his local pub reading the Daily Racing Form and attempting to formulate a winning Pick 4 ticket. He once hit a superfecta at Arlington Park after punching in the number of his horses incorrectly on the AutoTote machine.

Latest articles by Matt Gardner

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Kentucky Derby
By Matt Gardner
Palace Malice denies Orb and OxbowPalace Malice denies Orb and Oxbow
Belmont Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Can a horse spoil the Orb/Oxbow party?Can a horse spoil the Orb/Oxbow party?
Belmont Stakes
By Matt Gardner
So much for a Triple CrownSo much for a Triple Crown
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Oxbow and Stevens go gate-to-wire in the PreaknessOxbow and Stevens go gate-to-wire in the Preakness
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Sky Ring shocks at 24/1 in the Dixie StakesSky Ring shocks at 24/1 in the Dixie Stakes
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Sage Valley rolls home in the Maryland SprintSage Valley rolls home in the Maryland Sprint
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Pianist goes gate to wire in the gallorettePianist goes gate to wire in the gallorette
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Summer Applause Romps In The Dupont DistaffSummer Applause Romps In The Dupont Distaff
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner
Preakness undercard previewPreakness undercard preview
Preakness Stakes
By Matt Gardner