Michael has been involved in horse racing nearly his entire life, an avid horseplayer, professional handicapper, horse racing columnist, radio show host, and former horse owner.

Michael knows the game from the backstretch to the finish line and is your guide here at USRacebook.com.

Michael started his handicapping career as the founder of the Winner’s Circle Handicapping Syndicate, a group devoted to hitting the big carryover pools and the Breeders’ Cup Pick 6, and on the way introduced many new fans to the sport of horse racing.

He went on to become one of the leading handicappers at Equibase/TrackMaster before creating  Turf ‘n’ Sport in 1999. Since then, horseplayers around the world have stopped by Turf 'n' Sport for Michael’s full-card analysis and selections, and for his opinions on anything and everything to do with horse racing, sports, and gambling.

Michael created and was host and producer of the Turf 'n' Sport Radio Network. It was one of horse racing’s first Internet web casts dedicated to the sport. During its four-year run, Michael interviewed hundreds of guests in the industry including Hall of Famers Gary Stevens, Mike Smith, Julie Krone, Bill Shoemaker and “Bud” Delp.

Michael writes a daily column at VegasInsider.com and has contributed to many web sites including Oddsshark.com, NBCSports.com, FoxSports.com, PickShark.com, BleacherReport.com, and Yardbarker.com.

At Turf ‘n’ Sport Michael covers New York racing on a daily basis and provides handicapping reports for all of the big events including the Triple Crown races and the Breeders’ Cup. Michael’s Best Plays Report is available each weekend with selections, analysis, fair odds line, and wagering recommendations on all the big races.

Look for Michael’s stakes previews and handicapping advice right here at USRacebook.com. If you have any questions regarding the features and benefits of wagering at USRacebook.com or just need handicapping advice, drop Michael an email here.