South Florida the scene and the return of Daredevil and the classy Souper Colossal add intrigue to the 2015 Swale Stakes. The Skinny: Daredevil has a huge reputation but it’s hard to judge his real class at this time. The two victories recorded last year were on sloppy tracks and both times he was hammered Read the full article…
The Fountain of Youth shaped up as a 4 horse race on paper. The established stakes horses Frosted and Upstart taking on the up and comers Itsaknockout and Gorgeous Bird. The scene that unfolded was strange visually and hard to really have a firm opinion after so many horses throughout the day seemed affected by a Read the full article…
Winter Weather scratched the first edition of the Southwest Stakes this year. The Re-Draw lost J S Bach and War Story but gained Hillbilly Royalty. The Skinny: Far Right picked up the win by default with a ground saving trip and running late in the Smarty Jones. Has improved since changing his running style in Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire, capping with Candice (@chare889) and I discuss the Risen Star, Fountain of Youth, Davona Dale and Rachel Alexandra Stakes. Selections: Candice: Davona Dale: Ekati’s Phaeton FOY: Upstart Rachel Alexandra: Shook Up Risen Star – International Star Craig: Davona Dale: Jacaranda FOY: Frosted Rachel Alexandra: – Forever Unbridled Risen Read the full article…
Solid field of 10 for the Rachel Alexandra. Several maiden runners step up in class with classy stakes horses mixed in. The contention runs deep in a wide open betting race. The Skinny: Shook Up was rank and headstrong in last race while chasing the lone speed Lovely Marie. Previous effort was a 13 length Read the full article…
Several newcomers have shipped in for the Risen Star which has a attracted a competitive field of 10. 1. Saint Joe Bay is a speed sort from Santa Anita who is stepping up in class and going a distance that will probably prove to far. His best races have been on the lead or near Read the full article…
A contentious field of 8 meets in the Fountain of Youth. Division Leaders Frosted and Upstart are joined by exciting newcomers Itsaknockout and Gorgeous Bird. The Skinny: Juan and Bina had a tough trip in the Holy Bull and is outclassed in this spot. Nice Florida Bred will run with the pack, but when the Read the full article…
The synthetic surface of Golden Gate for the El Camino Real showed little pace on paper. The El Camino betting played out with Conquest Typhoon opening as the 6/5 favorite. Going into the gate at 9/5. Mischief Clem was the surprising 2nd favorite at 4/1. Four Hall of Fame Jockeys made this a memorable El Read the full article…
Shippers are invading Oaklawn Park for the 2nd leg of the Oaklawn 3-year-old series. Mr Z gifted the Smarty Jones to Far Right by drifting out late. Newcomers Bold Conquest and J S Bach raise the quality level of this race. Cool weather could be a factor. The Skinny: J S Bach ships in from Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire with @chare889 we discuss the Phoenix Gold Cup at Turf Paradise. The lack of pace in the El Camino Real and older Fillies and Mares at Santa Anita in the Santa Maria. Selections: Candice: Phoenix Gold Cup – Castletown El Camino Real – Ernest Shackleton Santa Maria – Read the full article…