This week Down to the Wire – Previews the Preakness Stakes and Pimlico Special. Candice and I also recap the Peter Pan Stakes and make some suggestions for the special Pick 3 – involving the Pimlico Special, Dixie and Preakness Stakes. Candice and I both project a fast pace in the Preakness Stakes. Social Inclusion Read the full article…
California Chrome goes for the second jewel of the Triple Crown – Dominating two weeks ago in Kentucky, he will be asked the question on the turn – this time in Baltimore. California Chrome is the only one left who can become the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years. California Chrome has left no Read the full article…
A 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…
This week on Down to the Wire – Cappingwithcandice and I recap the Kentucky Oaks, and talk about the dominating victory by California Chrome in the Kentucky Derby. Down to the Wire previews the Peter Pan Stakes which features the return of Tonalist. The Laz Barrera makes the headline out West with a rematch of Read the full article…
This year the Laz Barberra Stakes has more question marks than usual. Some newcomers, horses stretching out and The Puppy highlight this year’s field. Ferocious goes for the hat trick with Smokin Joe Talamo in the saddle. Last 2 races have been fast and has already defeated his main opponent Chelios in this spot. Hits Read the full article…
Grade II status and prime real estate on the calendar make the Peter Pan a traditional prep for a late bloomer who has Belmont Stakes ideas. It allows one last chance for a new “shooter” to take a step up and also a few early developing distance-challenged horses get one last shot at Graded Stakes Read the full article…
The 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…
This week Down to the Wire dives into the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. Candice and I discuss the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. Selections: Candice: Kentucky Oaks: Aurielle’s Belle Kentucky Derby: Uncle Sigh Derbyologist: Kentucky Oaks: Aurielle’s Belle Kentucky Derby: Candy Boy The Oaks we both anticipate a pace meltdown, Read the full article…
Time now to release the hounds and present the 8 horses that will dominate my tickets on the Kentucky Derby 2014. The 8 horses below are the horses have the best chance to win the race. Some horses are very capable of winning and also capable of running 15th. Part One the Pretenders can be Read the full article…
Early speed is the word this year in the Kentucky Oaks. Several horses went wire to wire in big prep wins. Pace will make the race for the lillies and big favorite Untapable will be the hunted in this race. Below are some of my notes through the preps and races this spring. Untapable Read the full article…