TweetSmall field of 8 contested the Gulfstream Park Oaks. In Tune was bet down to the even money favorite based on 2/2 record at Gulfstream. Joint Return brought a 3-race win streak into the race. Whomping Willow set the pace with In Tune tracking in second. In Tune was patiently ridden in the two path Read the full article…
TweetThe Risen Star Part Two has gathered for a larger purse and longer distance. Racing fans will get a chance to see the effects of pace and post positions and 3-year-old development on the road to the triple crown. Although 6 of these horses faced each other in the Risen Star – I predict a Read the full article…
TweetIn past year’s the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Three now (Four) offered some value on individual interests who have traditionally went off at higher odds in the KDFW than they did on Derby day. Last year for example Verrazano was 7/2 in Pool 3 and went off on 8/1 on Derby day. Orb went off Read the full article…
TweetThe pace picks up on the Derby Trail with the first of the 100 point races down at Gulfstream Park. A smaller but highly competitive field has gathered. The winner of this race could very well be the Kentucky Derby favorite come the first Saturday in May. With 24 different winners of preps in 25 Read the full article…
TweetThe Enchanted Land of Sunland Park drew the fancy for Sundays 85 point Derby prep. Midnight Hawk entered as distance challenged. Chitu was the tote board favorite. Midnight Hawk second choice. With Commissioner the 3rd favorite. The start was solid for everyone. Garen took the lead on the inside with Chitu breaking clean and electing Read the full article…
TweetNew Mexico and Mine That Bird’s former stomping grounds are the scene of this 50 point Derby prep. Sunland Park with a purse of 800,000 dollars has attracted the attention of Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher who both send two horses looking for cash and a Golden Ticket to the big dance in Louisville. Bourbonize Read the full article…
TweetFlorence Kentucky the site of this weeks 50 point Kentucky Derby prep race. A classy field of turf and synthetic specialists have gathered for one crack at Derby glory. Tamarando has been pointing for this race since winning the El Camino Real Stakes in February on the Tapeta at Golden Gate. This is the likely Read the full article…
TweetOaklawn sealed the track mid-afternoon and rain made the track a little off for the Rebel Stakes. An exciting race in the Rebel Stakes. Strong Mandate took the lead early, but Ride on Curlin pressed him the entire way. Strong Mandate tried to open up on the turn but Ride on Curlin was trying to Read the full article…
TweetQuestions from a Triple Crown Fan on a Wednesday night in March: How Good is Social Inclusion: Sure he was the lone speed in a 5-horse field. Re-watch his maiden win when he broke 3 lengths slow and rushed up the rail to win by 7. Two fast 3 furlong works in the last 7 Read the full article…
TweetThe road to Kentucky continues Saturday at Oaklawn Park with the Rebel Stakes. To the victors go 50 Derby points and ensures a spot in Louisville. This year the Rebel offers a mix of stakes horses and a few recent winners stepping up in class. The Rebel Roll-call in recent years is a pretty good Read the full article…