Michael Souza
Michael Souza has followed thoroughbred horseracing since 1973. He is a regular contributor to a variety of racing web sites and a frequent inhabitant of Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Track.
Articles by this Author
Triple Crown Update
- By Michael Souza
- Published 03/22/2007
- Horse Racing
- Unrated
With less than six weeks to go, the pressure is mounting as the Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown approaches. It is time to evaluate the contenders.
Gorella retires
- By Michael Souza
- Published 03/5/2007
- Horse Racing
- Unrated
Her career was cut short by bone chips, but Gorella will be remembered for her sheer ability and desire to win, the likes of which have not been seen for quite some time.
Kentucky Derby contender rankings
- By Michael Souza
- Published 02/24/2007
- Horse Racing
- Unrated
With 10 weeks remaining to the first Saturday in May, it is time to separate the contenders from the pretenders for this year's Kentucky Derby.
The high price of success
- By Michael Souza
- Published 02/15/2007
- Horse Racing
- Unrated
The first Saturday in May each year, the chase for the Triple Crown begins at the Kentucky Derby. What gets lost in the shuffle, however, is the heavy physical toll the Derby Trail and the Triple Crown has on its participants. How difficult are the Triple Crown races? Read on to find out.
Dubai makes a long, Classic-free spring
- By Michael Souza
- Published 02/6/2007
- Horse Racing
- Unrated
Horse racing fans should appreciate last Saturday's Donn Handicap -- it's the last good race they'll see for a while.