Grade II status and prime real estate on the calendar make the Peter Pan a traditional prep for a late bloomer who has Belmont Stakes ideas. It allows one last chance for a new “shooter” to take a step up and also a few early developing distance-challenged horses get one last shot at Graded Stakes Read the full article…
The 140th Kentucky Derby was a visual confirmation of the domination that is California Chrome in 2014. On paper the Derby was a race that figured to be dominated by California Chrome. CC came in with the best form (4 straight wins), dominating speed figures in past two races, and visually dominating wins – 4 lengths Read the full article…
This week Down to the Wire dives into the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Candice and I discuss the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. Selections: Candice: Kentucky Oaks: Aurielle’s Belle Kentucky Derby: Uncle Sigh Derbyologist: Kentucky Oaks: Aurielle’s Belle Kentucky Derby: Candy Boy The Oaks we both anticipate a pace meltdown, Read the full article…
Time now to release the hounds and present the 8 horses that will dominate my tickets on the Kentucky Derby 2014. The 8 horses below are the horses have the best chance to win the race. Some horses are very capable of winning and also capable of running 15th. Part One the Pretenders can be Read the full article…
Early speed is the word this year in the Kentucky Oaks. Several horses went wire to wire in big prep wins. Pace will make the race for the lillies and big favorite Untapable will be the hunted in this race. Below are some of my notes through the preps and races this spring. Untapable Read the full article…
This is part one of a two-part preview of the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Hopefully a few notes below give you pause to think about every horse and their potential in Kentucky. Make your own opinion and mix in advice from below and around the Blogosphere. Handicapping is best enjoyed when looking for information, sorting through Read the full article…
This week Down to the Wire had a Derby Roundtable with several handicappers from the Twittersphere. We discussed several topics: Polytrack Curse of Apollo Horses to Toss Horses to Consider Next Week Down to the Wire will come back with Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks selections and horses to consider and final top Picks.
The Derby Trial has become a race in recent years for “Milers” and distance challenged horses on the Derby trail. The view on Wednesday night is that Chitu is going to scratch and run in the Kentucky Derby. Bayern is the favorite if he runs. He missed a few days of training going into the Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire Candice and I review the Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes. We also preview the Lexington Stakes and Illinois Derby. My complete reviews have been posted for the Illinois Derby and Lexington Stakes. Next week Down the Wire will have a special Kentucky Derby Roundtable. Discussing topics Read the full article…
A competitive field has gathered at Keeneland for the final “Points” race of 2014. A good mix of turf, poly and distance sired horses should ensure a competitive betting affair. Mr Speaker tries the All Weather surface for the first time. His last race was a fast closing 2nd in the Palm Beach which was Read the full article…