About Trackside Selections
Trackside Selections is an independent horse racing site for fans who want to understand the game better. It's run by a longtime Southern California horseplayer who follows Santa Anita and Del Mar closely. We publish evergreen handicapping guides, plain-English explanations of bet types and odds, and race previews ahead of major race days.
The contributors
Gregory Bose publishes as Trackside Selections. Ryan Bose publishes as Itsposttime Picks. Contributor labels are retained on their selections so you can see who made each card.
What you'll find here
- Handicapping guides on past performances, speed figures, class, pace, surface and track condition.
- Betting basics covering bet types, odds and bankroll management.
- Race previews and picks for major race days, with a public results record.
How we handicap and keep score
Each preview lays out the pace scenario, class, recent form and surface fit before naming selections, so you can see the reasoning rather than just a number. Graded entries appear in our public results ledger, including losses; ungraded selections remain pending.
What we are not
We are not a sportsbook or wagering operator and we never accept bets. Our picks are opinions for entertainment; we never promise results or sell "locks". We believe the best horseplayers are informed, patient and disciplined about their budgets. You must be 21+ to wager.
How the site is funded
Trackside Selections is free. It may be supported by advertising and by affiliate links to licensed wagering operators, which may pay us a commission when someone signs up. Those relationships never decide which horses we pick. See our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.