Bronze Star flashed potential in his first two races, but his maiden breaker at Santa Anita indicated stakes races may be in his future. Bronze Star started his career bet down to the favorite in a MSW race at Los Alamitos in September. Bronze Star was spooked in the post parade and ran off a Read the full article…
With an impressive mid-race move to the lead Sky Hero may have punched his ticket to the Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs later this month. Sky Hero started his career bet down to the favorite at Churchill Downs in September finishing 4th in a 9 horse field. He ran evenly that day, and was Read the full article…
A solid turf race at Churchill Downs highlights this weekends action. Silver Max looks to get back on the winning edge, but several rivals appear to be in better current form. The Skinny: Silver Max is perceived to be the class of the race and on his best day he may hold a pace edge, Read the full article…
Anticipation builds as we get closer to Breeders Cup Friday and Saturday, 10 of the 13 races have been highlighted in individual selections. For those of you who want the quick cheat sheet. Friday: Juvenile Turf: Atkbany was original selection is now scratched. Qualify goes to the head of the pack now. Luck of the Read the full article…
This year’s Classic, may not feature the “Headline” star, but a consistent group of 3 year olds have emerged with Tonalist, Shared Belief, Bayern and California Chrome deciding the Sophomore Championship. The older horses add intrigue with the talented Cigar Street – who has been MIA but has a lot of appeal. New York Bred Read the full article…
This year’s sprint has a wide variety of running styles, form cycles. It’s probably best known for a bunch of former claimers. Palace, Seeking the Sheriff, and Big Macher have hit the pay dirt this year and now run for the money. The Skinny: Big Macher brings serious speed to the table and has had Read the full article…
A full field of optimistic horses awaits the gate this year for the Mile. Toronado ships in from Europe with a big resume. Anodin slips in with a familiar pedigree. Meanwhile Smokin Joe Talamo and Obviously try for a 3rd time. The Skinny: Toronado fits at the distance and has races that will put him Read the full article…
The European’s have dominated in recent years and this year international starts Flintshire and Telescope look to continue the pas dominating tradition of High Chaparral and Conduit. The Skinny: Telescope: This race begins and ends with Telescope. A true Grade 1 talent who has been pointed for this race for over a month. Trained by Sir Read the full article…
The best from the West, Midwest and East converge this year at Santa Anita. If any of the 3 favorites win they will be the Winter Book Favorite for the Kentucky Derby 2015. The Skinny: Carpe Diem has impressed visually in both races and few horses can match winning a maiden race at 5.5 furlongs Read the full article…
A strong race this year. The defending champion, Stephanies Kitten and Fiesolana headline a group of horses who should relish 10 furlongs. The Skinny: Fiesolana is stretching out but she intrigues on many levels. Has been running shorter but should like the distance, likes to draft behind horses and has several performances that can win Read the full article…