Daily Racing Form

Joe began writing for the Daily Racing Form as a staff writer in November 2012, joining a group of fellow ex-Thoroughbred Times employees to form DRF Breeding.

He later became the publication's sales editor, leading DRF's auction coverage and writing on a variety of bloodstock topics in Central Kentucky and around the country.

Joe also served as DRF's Michigan corespondent throughout his time with the company, bringing along his lifetime of experience around the state's industry to provide context on news coming out of Michigan. He was DRF's regular handicapper for Hazel Park Raceway.

Features

Finding Charley - November 2013

A story about finding the cornerstones of your past and present in the unlikeliest of places. Earned a Media Eclipse Award honorable mention in 2013.

Korean Breeding, Racing Programs On Rise - December 2013

A snapshot of the Korean racing industry, and its growing reputation and synergy with U.S. racing and sales, including the government's purchase of champion and young stallion Hansen.

The Edward P. Evans Dispersal: Five Years Later - November 2016

Looking back on the wide-reaching impact of the late Edward P. Evans' record-shattering Spring Hill Farm dispersal in 2011 on the racetrack, in the breeding shed, and beyond. Includes a chart following up on nearly every member of the 221-horse dispersal. Earned second-place honors in "Feature Single Article - Circulation over 20,000" category during 2016 American Horse Publications Equine Media Awards.

Comeflywithanangel, Passed Over At Auction, Becomes Michigan’s Top Runner - January 2015

Five years after going through the auction ring without a bid, Comeflywithanangel locked down Michigan's Horse of the Year honors with a Sire Stakes win. This is her unlikely story to get there.

Smart Strike Remembered For Versatility - April 2015

A retrospective on the life and successes of Grade 1 winner and leading sire Smart Strike. Named a Media Sovereign Award finalist in 2015. Co-authored with Nicole Russo.

Mike Fox Still Providing Joy To Owner A Decade After Queen's Plate Upset - June 2017

Catching up with Mike Fox, longshot winner of the 2007 Queen's Plate, whose quiet career at stud received a boost in 2017 when one of his foals pointed toward the same Canadian classic race.

Catching Up With Funny Cide: Still A Fan Favorite In Retirement - April 2013

A day in the life of dual classic winner Funny Cide at the Kentucky Horse Park 10 years after his headline-grabbing Triple Crown try.

Creator Lives Up To Rookie Expectations - June 2016

Each year, Greg Goodman's Mt. Brilliant Farm hosts consignors Gainesway and Lane's End to divide its crop for the Keeneland September yearling sale via "big board" style draft. The first pick in the 2014 draft became Belmont Stakes winner Creator.

Giant Gizmo Rocketing Up Charts - July 2016

A look at the on-track career and rapid ascension at stud of young Canadian stallion Giant Gizmo, as his son Amis Gizmo prepared for the 2016 Queen's Plate. Named a Media Sovereign Award finalist in 2016.

Buyers Pick Their Spots With Stallions - December 2014

Stallion prospects offered at public auction often end up standing internationally. This story examines the small domestic market for stallion prospects at sales and what buyers seek in their purchases.