TweetA couple of big efforts today from Tonalist and Top Fortitude has now made them stakes winners and potential adds some new blood to the summer “Derbys” across the country. Out East Tonalist validated many handicappers and analysts opinion that he was ready for a big race. The trainer was confident and he was bet Read the full article…
TweetThe 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…
TweetAn even tote-board as Bayern and Tapiture vied for 2/1 favortism. Bayern broke well and took the the early lead down the backstretch. Strong Mandate broke to the outside. Bayern set the early pace. Thundergram pressured on the outside through a half in 47 and 1/5. Bayern was never comfortable and Thundergram pressured him every step Read the full article…
TweetA full field met the starting gate for the 2014 Blue Grass Stakes. The tote-board was spread with Bobby’s Kitten the favorite at 7/2. Pablo Del Monte broke clean from the gate and opened up an uncontested lead down the backstretch. A comfortable half mile in just under 48 seconds and remained the leader going Read the full article…
TweetA fast pace was projected in the Spiral Stakes. On paper Solitary Ranger looked capable of taking the lead with pressure possibly coming from Coastline and Almost Famous. The start was clean for everyone with Solitary Ranger taking the lead. Almost Famous got away from the gate clean and tracked on the outside with Harry’s Read the full article…
TweetRing Weekend earned his way to Kentucky with a wire to wire front-running victory. Local jockey Centeno put Ring Weekend on the engine and went to the lead out of the gate. Surfing USA elected to sit in 2nd. Ring Weekend hugged the rail and opened up a 6 length lead on the backstretch. Tired Read the full article…
TweetA 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…