TweetA quick turn of foot, quality bloodlines and visually impressive win at the Big A, has put Frosted as one to watch moving forward in a fall stakes race. Frosted opened his career at Saratoga losing to runaway winner Bayerd that day. Bayerd had already raced once and opened up going into the stretch. Frosted Read the full article…
TweetThe Hollywood Prevue is no more with the closing of Hollywood Park. This year the Bob Hope takes center stage. Polytrack for the final time and 7 furlongs the distance. Several promising maiden winners with recent workouts passed on this race. Bronze Star, Dortmund, Punctuate, Lord Nelson all waiting for other spots. The Skinny: Sebastian Read the full article…
TweetAn eye-catching victory at the Pea Patch in Kentucky may have launched the career of Eagle. A second win at Keeneland marked him as one to watch moving forward. Eagle opened his career coming off the pace, ridden very confidently from the start. Eagle broke in mid pack, chased the lone speed, took the Read the full article…
TweetBronze Star flashed potential in his first two races, but his maiden breaker at Santa Anita indicated stakes races may be in his future. Bronze Star started his career bet down to the favorite in a MSW race at Los Alamitos in September. Bronze Star was spooked in the post parade and ran off a Read the full article…
TweetWith an impressive mid-race move to the lead Sky Hero may have punched his ticket to the Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs later this month. Sky Hero started his career bet down to the favorite at Churchill Downs in September finishing 4th in a 9 horse field. He ran evenly that day, and was Read the full article…
TweetA solid turf race at Churchill Downs highlights this weekends action. Silver Max looks to get back on the winning edge, but several rivals appear to be in better current form. The Skinny: Silver Max is perceived to be the class of the race and on his best day he may hold a pace edge, Read the full article…
TweetAnticipation builds as we get closer to Breeders Cup Friday and Saturday, 10 of the 13 races have been highlighted in individual selections. For those of you who want the quick cheat sheet. Friday: Juvenile Turf: Atkbany was original selection is now scratched. Qualify goes to the head of the pack now. Luck of the Read the full article…
TweetThis year’s Classic, may not feature the “Headline” star, but a consistent group of 3 year olds have emerged with Tonalist, Shared Belief, Bayern and California Chrome deciding the Sophomore Championship. The older horses add intrigue with the talented Cigar Street – who has been MIA but has a lot of appeal. New York Bred Read the full article…
TweetThis year’s sprint has a wide variety of running styles, form cycles. It’s probably best known for a bunch of former claimers. Palace, Seeking the Sheriff, and Big Macher have hit the pay dirt this year and now run for the money. The Skinny: Big Macher brings serious speed to the table and has had Read the full article…
TweetA full field of optimistic horses awaits the gate this year for the Mile. Toronado ships in from Europe with a big resume. Anodin slips in with a familiar pedigree. Meanwhile Smokin Joe Talamo and Obviously try for a 3rd time. The Skinny: Toronado fits at the distance and has races that will put him Read the full article…