TweetThe pace picks up on the Derby Trail with the first of the 100 point races down at Gulfstream Park. A smaller but highly competitive field has gathered. The winner of this race could very well be the Kentucky Derby favorite come the first Saturday in May. With 24 different winners of preps in 25 Read the full article…
TweetNew Mexico and Mine That Bird’s former stomping grounds are the scene of this 50 point Derby prep. Sunland Park with a purse of 800,000 dollars has attracted the attention of Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher who both send two horses looking for cash and a Golden Ticket to the big dance in Louisville. Bourbonize Read the full article…
TweetFlorence Kentucky the site of this weeks 50 point Kentucky Derby prep race. A classy field of turf and synthetic specialists have gathered for one crack at Derby glory. Tamarando has been pointing for this race since winning the El Camino Real Stakes in February on the Tapeta at Golden Gate. This is the likely Read the full article…
TweetThe road to Kentucky continues Saturday at Oaklawn Park with the Rebel Stakes. To the victors go 50 Derby points and ensures a spot in Louisville. This year the Rebel offers a mix of stakes horses and a few recent winners stepping up in class. The Rebel Roll-call in recent years is a pretty good Read the full article…
TweetDown to the Wire is back this week with a recap of the Gotham Stakes. CappingwithCandice and I preview the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes. My complete preview of the San Felipe has been posted along with the Tampa Bay Derby. Coltimus Prime and Hy Kodiak Warrior received the love this week: Selections: Read the full article…
TweetThe San Felipe traditionally brings out the best West Coast horses and this year is no exception. Some new blood mixes in with some old favorites with the winner getting 50 Derby points. This field is tougher and larger than both the Sham and Robert B. Lewis. Potentially three horses could emerge from this Read the full article…
TweetThis week fan favorite Tampa Bay plays host to a 50 point Derby prep. Vinceramos won the Sam F. Davis, a couple of new horses enter the mix for this race looking for Derby points. No more 6 horse fields – every race will be earned. Surfing U S A is lightly raced and when Read the full article…
TweetThe Gotham always comes up tough and with 50 points and a large purse this traditional New York feature race brings on added emphasis the last few years. Financial Mogul enters the Gotham with a sneaky good race in the Holy Bull, he made a mid race move off the layoff and was running even Read the full article…
TweetPool 3 of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) is highlighted by seven new horses in the wagering options. New to pool three: Albano, Bayern, Constitution, General A Rod, Kobe’s Back, Tamarando and Wildcat Red. Dropped this time around: Bobby’s Kitten, Commissioner, Havana, Matterhorn, Midnight Hawk, Rise Up and Tonalist. My complete pool 2 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…