TweetThe 2018 road to the California road to the Triple Crown starts with the Sham Stakes at Santa Anita. Recent winners of the Sham Stakes include Breeder’s Cup Classic runner-up Collected and two-time Breeder’s Cup Dirt Mile winner Goldencents. Travers winner Colonel John won the Sham in 2008. Contenders: Mourinho adds blinkers back “On” for this Read the full article…
TweetThe 2018 road to the Kentucky Derby starts with the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. Historically the Jerome has had minimal impact on the Kentucky Derby as many of the higher profile colts are on vacation or down in Florida preparing for the February preps. Contenders: Seven Trumpets dominated a maiden race and then followed up Read the full article…
TweetThe Jockey Club Gold Cup for many years was the year-end championship. Before the Breeder’s Cup Classic this was the pre-eminent race on the fall calendar, run at 2 miles, then with Easy Goer winning the last 12-furlong running. This year’s field is not top caliber but $750K and Grade 1 status to the winner. The Field: Diversify: Read the full article…
TweetThe MidSummer Derby is upon, and it’s time to “Paint the Canoe” for 2017. A talented group of 12 including the three Triple Crown race winners meet up with the improving Girvin and Irap. The Field: Cloud Computing: Preakness winner drew inside. Ran on a very demanding race track on Jim Dandy and wasn’t pressured Read the full article…
TweetSeveral “New Shooters” take on the Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist at Old Hilltop with the tight turns and short stretch of Pimlico. 2016 Preakness Preview Cherry Wine would benefit the most if the pace gets too hot for the leaders. Ran solid in the Bluegrass and could very well have finished second. Is slower than Read the full article…
TweetThe Peter Pan is a traditional prep for the Belmont at one turn and 9 furlongs and place the week after the Kentucky Derby, several horses in recent years have used this to prepare for the Belmont Stakes. 2016 Peter Pan Field Supah Czech is another son of Uncle Mo attempting a stakes race. Earned Read the full article…
TweetA strong Kentucky Derby field has gathered for the 2016 edition. Nyquist will be the likely favorite with Exaggerator capturing a lot of support. With a full field of 20 horses I will focus on the top 12 contenders who have the best chance of winning or running 2nd. This year’s field is a quality Read the full article…
TweetA full field awaits the starting gate for the 2016 Kentucky Oaks. Several logical contenders will be prominent in this year’s field and Steve Asmussen brings out the stable. With a full field I will discuss the top contenders. 2016 Kentucky Oaks Preview Terra Promessa has won 4 straight races with authority including a win Read the full article…
TweetCold weather and possible rain could be in play for this year’s Wood Memorial participants. The Gotham 2nd and 3rd place finishers enter along with the Jerome winner along with two shippers from Southern California. 2016 Wood Memorial Field Shagaf enters with a 3 for 3 record and earned a hard-fought victory int he Gotham Read the full article…
TweetThis week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the Big Apple/Bluegrass All Stakes Pick 4 which includes the Wood Memorial Stakes and the Bluegrass Stakes. Selections: Candice: Bay Shore: Unified Wood Memorial: Adventist Madison: Dancing House Bluegrass: My Man Sam Santa Anita Derby: Danzing Candy Craig Bay Shore: Unified Wood Memorial: Matt Read the full article…