The San Felipe traditionally brings out the best West Coast horses and this year is no exception. Some new blood mixes in with some old favorites with the winner getting 50 Derby points. This field is tougher and larger than both the Sham and Robert B. Lewis. Potentially three horses could emerge from this Read the full article…
This week fan favorite Tampa Bay plays host to a 50 point Derby prep. Vinceramos won the Sam F. Davis, a couple of new horses enter the mix for this race looking for Derby points. No more 6 horse fields – every race will be earned. Surfing U S A is lightly raced and when Read the full article…
An exciting rematch with Samraat and Uncle Sigh in the Gotham Stakes lived up to it’s billing and just like Rocky II, Samraat came away with a hard fought victory over Uncle Sigh and In Trouble. In Trouble was ridden aggressively for the lead from the start and at the rail. The first quarter split Read the full article…
Down to the Wire this week reviewed the Fountain of Youth Stakes and the Risen Star. Previewed the Gotham Stakes and the Swale Stakes. We also discussed a couple of possible Oaks and Derby future wagers for Pool 3. Candice and I discussed the trip of Vicar’s In Trouble in the Risen Star. Noted Read the full article…
The Gotham always comes up tough and with 50 points and a large purse this traditional New York feature race brings on added emphasis the last few years. Financial Mogul enters the Gotham with a sneaky good race in the Holy Bull, he made a mid race move off the layoff and was running even Read the full article…
The Kentucky Oaks Future Wager has failed to capture the public’s attention for a couple of reasons. The amount of information that is available is significantly less, but the main reason is the 13 horse field limits the number of horses who might reach the starting gate. The Kentucky Oaks is also wagered on like Read the full article…
Pool 3 of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) is highlighted by seven new horses in the wagering options. New to pool three: Albano, Bayern, Constitution, General A Rod, Kobe’s Back, Tamarando and Wildcat Red. Dropped this time around: Bobby’s Kitten, Commissioner, Havana, Matterhorn, Midnight Hawk, Rise Up and Tonalist. My complete pool 2 Read the full article…
The discussion of track bias is a hard topic for experience players and newcomers alike. Most people agree that a track bias is possible. Overall there are three common types of “Bias”. Speed Bias – Non Tiring – Front Runners do well – usually points to horses who routinely fade and the track carries them Read the full article…
The Fairgrounds racing strip was play a lot more fair than Gulfstream today. Hoppertunity became the wise guy horse, bet down from 8/1 morning line to 3/1. Rise Up drifted up to 9/2. Vicar’s In Trouble went favored from the 14 hole, which was asking a lot. The start was clean for Albano and my Read the full article…
A wide open tote board for the Fountain of Youth The card appeared to favor inside speed in the 2nd and 4th race. First Time Starter Social Inclusion broke slow and rushed up and won by 6 with no horses closing. In the 4th. Chee looked tired on the turn and gutted out a 2nd Read the full article…