TweetA full field of 14 fillies for the Kentucky Oaks has assembled under the Twin Spires. The Derby receives all the attention, but many of the factors that are prominent in Derby handicapping apply to the ladies as well. Look for a filly who is peaking, has raced 2-3 times in 2018 and had the Read the full article…
TweetNestled in a soft spot on the racing calendar. The Horse Racing world will focus on the Charles Town Classic. The winner gets the title of “King of the Ring” for 2018. Contenders: Fear the Cowboy brings experience with 29-lifetime starts with nine wins and seven seconds and earnings over 1.6 million. His stretch-running Read the full article…
TweetThe Oaklawn Park road to the Triple Crown concludes with the Grade One Arkansas Derby. The top three from the Rebel return along with a couple of newcomers including Tampa Bay Derby winner Quip and two for two Tenfold. Contenders: Tenfold has shown talent in both of his starts. The son of Hall of Famer and Read the full article…
TweetSanta Anita Park and the one million dollar Santa Anita Derby is the focus this week as Bolt d’Oro makes his second start this year against Justify and Instilled Regard. Contenders: Instilled Regard drew the rail and the inside position with a new jockey in the saddle as Joel Rosario replaces Javier Castellano who Read the full article…
TweetThe Fairgrounds down in the Louisiana swamp is Gator bait for this week, Louisiana Derby. Risen Star winner Bravazo reunites with Gary Stevens, meanwhile blinkers on for Noble Indy. Place your bets. Contenders: Bravazo has run back to back game races, and this versatile son of Awesome Again has enough speed to take the lead, or Read the full article…
TweetIt’s time for Rebel Yell in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The beefy $900,000 purse has attracted a field of eleven. Solomini is the morning line favorite with Magnum Moon and Sporting Chance likely to garner some wagering support. Contenders: Title Ready ran an impressive race in allowance win, showing speed from the outset and running the favorite Read the full article…
TweetAqueduct plays host to the 2018 Gotham Stakes with some Derby trail veterans and several promising lightly raced horses entered. This year the Gotham is a one-turn mile with 85 Kentucky Derby points beings distributed with 50 to the winner. Contenders: Free Drop Billy comes in with six-lifetime races and a convincing win at Keeneland and Read the full article…
TweetA sizzling matchup awaits in California as McKinzie takes on two-time stakes winner and Grade one winner Bolt d’Oro in the San Felipe. Possible rain looms over California as a stable field has assembled with some horses Knocking at the Door. Contenders: Bolt d’Oro a lot has been written about this horse for several months. The Read the full article…
TweetThe road to Kentucky continues in Florida with several lightly raced colts adding to an intriguing matchup on a surface that can play “Quirky.” Enticed and Free Drop Billy are scheduled to run in the Gotham Stakes, but with a storm brewing have entered the Tampa Bay Derby if they are not able to ship Read the full article…
TweetThe road to Kentucky continues at Gulfstream Park with a field of ten colts entered. Juvenile champion Good Magic is the 7/5 morning line favorite with new Swale Stakes winner Strike Power listed as the second choice. Contenders: Good Magic dominated the Breeders Cup Juvenile, coming from just off the pace and widening his margin of Read the full article…