TweetThis week on Down to the Wire. Candice and I recap the Pennsylvania Derby and preview the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Joe Hirsch and Awesome Again Stakes. We also talk about the Oklahoma Derby. I lean towards Zivo in the JCGC and Candice goes with Stephanoatsee. Selections: Candice: Real Solution, Stephanoatsee, Shared Belief, Wildcat Read the full article…
TweetThe undefeated untested Shared Belief puts his record on the line in this traditional West Coast Breeders Cup Classic prep. The Skinny: Shared Belief – Freakish talent since day one. Has romped in all 3 races this year. Defeated older horses last race that may have been pace aided on the front end. The turn Read the full article…
TweetTop horses out East battle it out at the classic distance of 10 furlongs. The JCGC is a traditional Belmont distance race that looks to separate the pecking order at ten furlongs. A full field awaits the gate on Saturday. The Skinny: Moreno – Brings speed to the party but is 3 for 20 lifetime. Best Read the full article…
TweetThe Green Monkey Project was a project born out of a question raised when the high-priced Juvenile “Iron Fist” made his debut at Delmar. Several pundits mentioned they were picking Iron Fist because his purchase price was one point five million dollars. A comment like this is put in print or in social media and pretty Read the full article…
TweetThe Green Monkey is a work in progress. I will be updating information as more information becomes available on the trainers and more details on some of the yearlings is consistent. Not all victories are created equal. In baseball it’s called “Moneyball” – a team with a 200 million dollar payroll “The Yankees” can’t be Read the full article…
TweetA competitive group of runners have entered the 2014 Iroquois stakes. This prep is a Win and Your In to the Breeders Cup Juvenile. Several horses have a shot at running well in this year’s edition. The Skinny: Hashtag Bourbon – Was defeated by Mr. Z in his debut race – but had a much Read the full article…
TweetThis year’s Woodward story may be about the horses who are not in the race. Will Take Charge and Palace Malice are skipping for the Jockey Club Gold Cup. Lea who was anticipated to come off the layoff is going the Ack Ack route. A solid field remains and winning the Woodward usually means something. Read the full article…
TweetThe “Champ” takes on the “Defending Champ” with a full house loaded in this year’s Pacific Classic. The final time when Turf meets the Surf on Poly. The Skinny: Shared Belief – The Champ, undefeated, untested and unchallenged in 5 careers starts. Gets the Acid Test this race. Faces older horses, tries 10 furlongs and Read the full article…
TweetIt’s Time to Paint the Canoe at the Spa in 2014. This year’s edition brings together the top distance horses on the East coast with at least 3 horses peaking at the right time. The Skinny: Wicked Strong added blinkers and showed more speed while running “Straight as a Train” in the Jim Dandy according to Read the full article…
TweetBayern 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…