Miles Henry

About Miles Henry

Racehorse Owner & Author | 30+ Years in Thoroughbred Racing

Miles Henry (legal name: William Bradley) is a professional horseman based in Folsom, Louisiana. He holds Louisiana Racing License #67012 and has spent over three decades managing Thoroughbreds at premier tracks including Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, and Evangeline Downs. Expertise & Hands-On Experience: Beyond the track, Miles has decades of experience in specialized equine care, covering everything from hoof health and nutrition to training protocols for Quarter Horses, Friesians, and Paints. Every guide on Horse Racing Sense is rooted in this "boots-on-the-ground" perspective. 30 of their last 90 starts Equibase Profile.

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Horse Racing

Belmont Stakes Winning Profile — Fresh Horses, Post Position, and What Actually Wins

The Belmont Stakes winner profile has always depended on more than raw talent, but Saratoga made the key variables easier to spot. At 1¼ miles instead of the traditional 1½, the race places more weight on tactical speed, trip efficiency,…

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Horse riding gear

Tendon Boots vs Fetlock Boots: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Tendon boots versus fetlock boots: which do you need — both or neither? This is a question I often get, especially from new show jumpers, because the two boots are frequently used together. Tendon boots go on the front legs…

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Feeding Horses

Does Bermuda Hay Cause Colic in Horses? Coastal Bermuda Risks Explained

Does Bermuda hay cause colic? I’ve fed horses in Louisiana for 30 years, and that question comes up a lot — from new owners, boarders, and horsemen who’ve heard conflicting opinions about coarse hay and impaction risk. The short answer is…

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Horse Racing

2026 Belmont Stakes Post Positions: Chief Wallabee Gets the Best Draw

The 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions are set. Renegade drew post 4 and opens as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. Derby winner Golden Tempo drew post 9 at 9-2. Chief Wallabee sits between them at 3-1, off a draw that handed…

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Horse Racing

2026 Preakness Stakes Results: Napoleon Solo Wins at 7.90-1, Paco Lopez Earns First Classic Victory

The starting gate at Pimlico Race Course.

Napoleon Solo won the 2026 Preakness Stakes at 7.90-1 odds, surging past race favorite Taj Mahal around the final turn at Laurel Park and holding off Iron Honor in the stretch to capture the 151st running of the Middle Jewel…

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Horse Racing

2026 Preakness Stakes Picks, Post Positions & Handicapping Guide

Early betting outlook: Morning-line favorite Iron Honor headlines a tightly packed field, but Laurel Park’s tighter first turn and longer stretch may favor tactical runners like Taj Mahal and Chip Honcho, while Talkin (20-1) stands out as the strongest value…

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Horse Colors

Blue Roan, Gray, or Grullo? A Horseman’s Guide to Identifying True Color

After 30 years of attending yearling sales, I’ve watched buyers pay premium prices for a ‘blue roan’ that turned completely white by age four. What is a Blue Roan horse? A blue roan horse is a black-based horse carrying the…

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Horse Racing

What Kind of Horse Wins the Preakness?

On paper, the Preakness looks like a Derby rematch, but it rarely plays out that way. If you’re trying to decide how much weight to give Derby form, or whether a horse that skipped Louisville belongs on your ticket, it…

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Racehorse Health

Horse Shipping Boots: What They Do, When Horses Need Them, and How to Use Them Right

Do horses need shipping boots? For any haul over 30 minutes, yes—I recommend them. Shipping boots are designed to protect the coronet band, knees, and hocks from trailer strikes and scrambling injuries during hauling. Whether you are making a 45-minute…

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Horse Racing

2026 Preakness Stakes Contenders, Pace Analysis, and Betting Strategy

When evaluating the Preakness Stakes 2026 contenders, the first thing you have to account for is the venue change. The race is set for Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Maryland — not Pimlico, which is currently under…

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