The bulk of the Kentucky Oaks field will be determined this weekend with 4 major Oaks preps. Lets take a look at the 3 of the major Oaks preps this week. Ashland Stakes: The Ashland brings back Peace and War off the long layoff who is attempting to double up with a win to match Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the major Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby preps. Peace and War and Condo Commando’s are the bet against favorites. The Oaks preps offer the most wagering value. Selections: Candice: Ashland – Lovely Maria Gazelle – Jacaranda SA Oaks – Luminance Wood – El Kabeir Read the full article…
The Bluegrass Stakes returns to dirt, with that comes smaller fields and most likely smaller prices. Several of these horses may have long-term upside. The Skinny: Ocho Ocho Ocho was working very well for a return to the races. Several of his workouts were on Video and he was moving fast and had a quick Read the full article…
A watered down Wood for 2015 continues a disturbing trend of small fields and low prices on the Triple Crown 2015 trail. El Kabeir takes on Frosted and Dardevil for all the money and G1 rights. The Skinny: Tiz Shea D ran ok in the Gotham but was completely outclassed by El Kabeir. Faces better Read the full article…
A rematch of the top 3 from the San Felipe headline the Santa Anita Derby. Dortmund looks to remain undefeated and One Lucky Dane steps up in class. The Skinny: Dortmund is undefeated, battle tested and larger than life. This monster of a horse if learning the game slowly. Has displayed speed, grit, stamina and Read the full article…
Smaller field sizes and dominant favorites have made for a lean year so far on Down to the Wire and Blog Selections. My Goal for the year is to show a flat bet profit on all selections for 2015. Remember my selections are made 48 hours in advance and before track conditions and scratches have Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the Gulfstream and Fairgrounds Oaks, along with the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby. We also discuss the bevy of favorites along the trail this year and why form is holding in most of the preps. More of Candice at cappingwithcandice.com Selections: Candice: Gulfstream Oaks: Read the full article…
I’m a Chatterbox and Forever Unbridled loom large in the Fairgrounds Oaks. I’m a Chatterbox goes for a sweep of the bayou races. The Skinny: Forever Unbridled enters off a no-excuse 2nd to I’m a Chatterbox. Has improved this winter and can chase the speed and make a move going into the turn. Possible chance Read the full article…
Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is this Friday through Sunday. Wagering closes at 6:00 Eastern time Sunday Eventing. Seven horses have made all 4 future pools with a few return horses from previous pools back for pool 4. Pool 4 will concentrate on finding potential overlays from actual derby day betting odds Read the full article…
The Florida Derby is the start of the “170” point races with 100 points going to the winner. This race is top-heavy with Upstart the most likely favorite. Materiality is the “New Shooter” and enters ready to try the heavyweights. The Skinny: Ami’s Flatter has improved in the last 2 starts, but not enough to Read the full article…