Joe Kristufek

Joe Kristufek is a self-proclaimed "horse racing ambassador", currently serving as the racing writer for the Daily Herald newspaper in Chicago, where he has been the area's leading published handicapper for seven of the last 10 seasons. Joe who is a member of the National Turf Writers Association, is also Arlington Park's morning-line maker and program comments writer, and is involved in several horse-racing related educational projects within the Chicago horse racing industry. He also does guest television appearances with track analyst Jessica Pacecho over the Arlington airwaves. Together with Horse Player NOW partner Jeremy Plonk, Kristufek launched the highly successful "Night School" Monday on-line fan education program earlier this year. Currently housed on more than 30 industry websites, Night School tackles a fresh topic each week, and features high profile guest panelists.