Bayern has the reputation as a one-dimensional speedball. His visual past performances do not tell the whole story: His Woody Stephens indicates 4th at first call no lengths behind: Bayern was out-sprinted for the lead below is the still shot with Bayern 2nd at the 11 second mark. Bayern remains in 2nd place or Read the full article…
The “Million” is an annual tradition in the midwest. Overall the card is highly underrated in terms of “Big” days in horse racing on an annual basis. This year’s field is competitive from a betting standpoint and has the defending champion in the field. If the horses show up with their “A” games this Read the full article…
Three horses from the 2013 Travers Stakes are back for the 2014 Whitney joined by past dead-heat winner of the Travers Golden Ticket. My Morning Line: minimum odds to place win wager Palace Malice – Even Moreno – 10/1 Itsmyuckyday 8/1 The Skinny: Palace Malice comes in with a 4 race win steak and Read the full article…
This year’s West Virginia Derby drew three horses who ran in the Kentucky Derby. Candy Boy, Tapiture and Vicar’s in Trouble all finished in the bottom half of the field that day – but have rebounded with nice efforts and all are capable of winning this big purse at Mountaineer Park. This race is dominated Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire – Capping with Candice and I discuss the Whitney Stakes, Governors Stakes and the West Virginia Derby with special guest @chuckles375 from twitter. Selections: West Virginia Derby: Candice – Tapiture Ryan – Vicar’s In Trouble Derbyologist – Candy Boy In the Whitney – Candice – Departing Ryan – Read the full article…
Arlington Million prep day is Saturday at Arlington Park. This week on Down to the Wire we take a look at the four graded stakes: I like Schoolofhardrocks in the American Derby with Candice leaning towards Our Channel with a big shot. Full fields for the four races. We start with a Belmont 2 year Read the full article…
Los Al Derby: The Champ – Shared Belief stretches out on the longest stretch in America when he takes on The Pride of Arizona and the Puerto Rican Sensation in the Los Al Derby. Shared Belief looked sharp in his comeback win against the clock. Works have been solid since then, controls the race with Read the full article…
This week Capping with Candice @chare889 and I handicap the Iowa Derby, the Gold Cup at Santa Anita, a Juvenile race from Belmont and the New York Turf Stakes. Sections: Iowa Derby: Derbyologist: Vicars In Trouble Longshot – Smack Smack Candice: Vicars in In Trouble – Longshot – Charge Now Gold Cup at Santa Anita Read the full article…
A competitive field of older horses hit the track under the lights at Churchill Downs. This traditional Grade 1 feature, has one of the top older horses in Will Take Charge looking to rebound and a couple of up and comers on the improve. Revolutionary may be the now horse. After losing to Will Take Read the full article…
Tonalist was a horse that captured my attention back in January with an impressive Maiden Victory at Gulfstream Park. His late move in a maiden race – capture my eye. Below is a quick compilation of Tonalist conversation since then: Tonalist Maiden Win was written about here Tonalist was included in my Pool 2 Future Read the full article…