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The Gallop Out – Santa Anita Derby

TweetCalifornia Chrome turned the Santa Anita Derby into a personal Play Pen this winter at Santa Anita. Dominating wins in the San Felipe and today in the Santa Anita Derby will likely make him the Kentucky Derby Favorite. Not much to see here folks.  Dublin Up set a moderate pace and California Chrome broke a Read the full article…


The Gallop Out – Wood Memorial

TweetWinds of 30 miles an hour and temperatures in the mid 50’s greeted the runners this afternoon for the Wood Memorial Stakes at the Big A.  Early races on the card were demanding, running wide and late proved beneficial in many races on the under-card. Wicked Strong looked good in the warm up, broke clean Read the full article…


Down to the Wire – Wood Memorial/Santa Anita Derby – Video

TweetThis week on Down to the Wire Candice wears a Sidney Crosby Penguins Jersey and talks about Trip Handicapping from watching video’s.  We also recap the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby. Complete previews of the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby have been posted. Selections: Derbyologist: Wood Memorial:  Uncle Sigh Santa Anita Derby:  Candy Boy Read the full article…






Gazelle Preview 2014

TweetThe first Saturday in April brings out the Grade 1 Gazelle.  A competitive field of six has gathered with an eye on advancing to the Kentucky Oaks. Sweet Reason will be favored or co-favored at post time.  Spring season has been designed as a two start campaign to get to the Kentucky Oaks. Started career Read the full article…


The Gallop Out – Louisiana Derby

TweetThe story coming into the Risen Star is how would post position affect the order of finish among the 6 horses coming back from the Risen Star.  The Louisiana Derby was a science experiment on the effect of post position on order of finish. In the Risen Star – Vicar’s In Trouble had the 13th Read the full article…


The Gallop Out – Florida Derby

TweetCairo Prince took the money early and often and finished as the even money favorite.  Constitution was bet down to the 2nd favorite at 5/2.  Wildcat Red and General A Rod continued to get no respect on the tote board! Solid start to the Florida Derby clean break for everyone and Wildcat Red got a Read the full article…