This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the 2015 Illinois Derby, Whimsical Stakes from Woodbine and Elkhorn from Keeneland. Biz the Nurse is the selection by Candice in the Elkhorn, while I like the class drop on Dynamic Sky. Pace will be the key to that race. Unspurned is 6/1 morning Read the full article…
The Windy City of the Chicago suburbs and Hawthorne Racetrack host the 2015 Illinois Derby Saturday in Stickney, Illinois. A contentious field has entered with a 3-4 solid contenders capable of winning. The Skinny: Kantune has some back-class and a running style that puts him in the mix in this racing turning for home. Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the Lexington Stakes, the Oaklawn Handicap and the Arkansas Derby. American Pharoah looms the heavy favorite at Oaklawn Park. Selections: Candice: Lexington – Divining Rod Oaklawn Handicap – Race Day Arkansas Derby – American Pharoah Craig: Lexington – Donworth Oaklawn Handicap – For Greater Read the full article…
Some improving 3 year olds have entered the Lexington Stakes for 2015. Divining Rod enters as the most accomplished runner in the group with impressive maiden winners Donworth and Fame and Power moving up in class. The Skinny: Divining Rod showed speed in last 2 races when facing Carpe Diem and Ocean Knight. Inside post Read the full article…
American Pharoah looms large as the favorite in the final Kentucky Derby Prep at Oaklawn Park for 2015. The Skinny: The Truth or Else draws inside and hopefully gets a fast track for 3rd start in 2015. Deep closer fits with everyone in this race except for American Pharoah. Look for a more patient ride Read the full article…
The bulk of the Kentucky Oaks field will be determined this weekend with 4 major Oaks preps. Lets take a look at the 3 of the major Oaks preps this week. Ashland Stakes: The Ashland brings back Peace and War off the long layoff who is attempting to double up with a win to match Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the major Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby preps. Peace and War and Condo Commando’s are the bet against favorites. The Oaks preps offer the most wagering value. Selections: Candice: Ashland – Lovely Maria Gazelle – Jacaranda SA Oaks – Luminance Wood – El Kabeir Read the full article…
The Bluegrass Stakes returns to dirt, with that comes smaller fields and most likely smaller prices. Several of these horses may have long-term upside. The Skinny: Ocho Ocho Ocho was working very well for a return to the races. Several of his workouts were on Video and he was moving fast and had a quick Read the full article…
A watered down Wood for 2015 continues a disturbing trend of small fields and low prices on the Triple Crown 2015 trail. El Kabeir takes on Frosted and Dardevil for all the money and G1 rights. The Skinny: Tiz Shea D ran ok in the Gotham but was completely outclassed by El Kabeir. Faces better Read the full article…
A rematch of the top 3 from the San Felipe headline the Santa Anita Derby. Dortmund looks to remain undefeated and One Lucky Dane steps up in class. The Skinny: Dortmund is undefeated, battle tested and larger than life. This monster of a horse if learning the game slowly. Has displayed speed, grit, stamina and Read the full article…