What we learned: Speed carries Wynstock in Los Al Futurity
Posted Sunday, December 17, 2023
Wynstock wins Los Alamitos Futurity by controlling the front for trainer Bob Baffert.
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Saturday plays: Los Alamitos Futurity + another juvenile race
Posted Friday, December 15, 2023
Macatangay: Bet the Los Alamitos Futurity and a juvenile maiden special weight.
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3 reasons to consider the Springboard Mile a strong prep
Posted Thursday, December 14, 2023
3 reasons not to underestimate the Remington Springboard Mile field.
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Aqueduct: Check out these 2 colts with Derby trail potential
Posted Wednesday, December 13, 2023
2 juveniles with Kentucky Derby trail potential compete in an Aqueduct allowance Friday.
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What we learned: Bettors fall into trap in Starlet Stakes
Posted Sunday, December 10, 2023
Bettors who made Grazia the Starlet favorite missed a few red flags.
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Saturday plays: Choosing right Baffert filly in Starlet Stakes
Posted Friday, December 8, 2023
Macatangay has 2 bets Saturday at Los Al, including choice between 2 Baffert fillies in feature.
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Here are 3 Paulo Lobo runners to watch at Turfway meet
Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023
These 3 Paulo Lobo-trained runners could have an impact at Turfway Park.
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Will Cigar Mile 1-2 horses succeed in early 2024 goals?
Posted Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Can Cigar Mile 1-2 finishers Hoist the Gold, Señor Buscador succeed in their early 2024 goals?
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What we learned: Dornoch handles fast pace in Remsen win
Posted Sunday, December 3, 2023
Dornoch shows he can handle a fast pace and hold off a closer in winning the Remsen Stakes.
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Saturday plays: Who has best ability and pedigree in Remsen?
Posted Friday, December 1, 2023
Here are picks and final bets for 3 races on Saturday's Cigar Mile card at Aqueduct.
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Meet Reinier Macatangay

My first time at the racetrack came as a 5-year-old kid at Santa Anita Park. For most of my younger life, that was the only track I attended other the occasional visit to Hollywood Park. 

Years later, after graduating California State University, Stanislaus with an English MA, I began writing for Lady and the Track. From late 2014-2016, my articles were seen on a weekly basis and covered handicapping, interviews with well-known racing personalities, fashion and more. 

The handicapping style I use concentrates on pace analysis. Some horses are compromised by the pace. Others are helped. Handicappers just starting out cannot easily see how pace affects the finish, so with this blog, I hope to help those unsure of how to apply pace into their handicapping and post-race analysis. 

On an unrelated note, I enjoy video games and attending anime or comic-book conventions. I am currently based in Kentucky, but spend a lot of time traveling between there and California.

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