About Us
Mike Superstein
Syndicated handicapper Mike Superstein brings a unique perspective to his selections, having spent his entire adult life in the Thoroughbred industry. While attending San Diego State University, Superstein worked as an intern at Del Mar in 1976. After graduating, he became assistant Publicity Director at Golden Gate Fields in 1977. Later that year, he accepted a position at Oak Tree and Santa Anita Park in the publicity department. When longtime handicapping icon Ernie Mason retired in 1983, Superstein took over his syndication. Superstein's selections have appeared over the years in such publications as The Daily News, South Bay Daily Breeze, Orange County Register, San Diego Union-Tribune, Pasadena Star News, North County Times and Long Beach Press-Telegram. Superstein has been the leading public handicapper numerous times and was particularly hot in 2008 and 2009, capturing five consecutive titles. He also became the first Southern California newspaper handicapper to sweep the card, a feat he has now accomplished three times. He once selected 13 straight winners over a three-day period. Superstein resides in Torrance, California.
Kurt Hoover
Host/Analyst
Kurt Hoover is an American television personality who works for HRTV, Santa Anita Park and Hollywood Park.
Has been with HRTV since October, 2002. Widely regarded as one of the elite anchor/analyst/reporters in all of Thoroughbred television, Kurt has become an impact player nationally. In addition to HRTV, Kurt was once a fixture on all ESPN Triple Crown coverage as well major stakes telecasts year ‘round from 2003-2005. Raised in Arcadia, he is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona.[19]
He also worked for Fox Sports Net West from 1993 to 2002 as a key member for Santa Anita's Eclipse Award winning broadcast team when they had the Santa Anita shows. Then also worked for Hollywood Park's shows as well on Fox Sports Net West. He has been the paddock host for both Santa Anita and Hollywood Park for 21 years.
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Terry Turrell
Terry Turrell is from a family embedded in horse racing. The syndicated handicapper is a stalwart among Southern California newspaper prognosticators and a tournament specialist.
Al Thomas Bio
Al Thomas, the mastermind of a then-record %533,000 Pick Six in the Bay Area, has worked in the Thoroughbred industry most of his life. A former horse owner, Thomas has set his sights on the Pick Six in recent years and has had remarkable success. He'll take the obvious horse if he needs a single or two but isn't afraid to shoot for the sky with some live longshots. He's a welcome addition to The Racing Edition, especially on carryover days.