Horse Racing

2016 LeComte Preview

TweetA full field has entered the LeComte Stakes for 2016.  A few horses may scratch.  Leaving 12 horses most likely for the post parade. 2016 LeComte Field Riding in the Wind ships in from Mountaineer Park and gets a class test in Louisiana.  Inside post drawn inside the other speed hard to imagine him getting Read the full article…




Jerome Stakes 2016 Preview

TweetThe New York road to the Wood Memorial begins with the Jerome.  The distance of 1 mile 70 yards attracts a few shippers from the 2nd tier tracks and the Big A winter warriors have stayed home in search of some graded type. 2016 Jerome Field Silent Assassin Drew the rail for trainer Nicholas P. Zito. Read the full article…


Malibu Stakes 2015 Preview

TweetSanta Anita opens the day after Christmas with the traditional Malibu stakes at 7 furlongs.  This Grade 1 race is the final race of the year for 3. The Malibu 2015 Field: Pain and Misery enters with a 4 for 12 lifetime record.  Gets the cut back in distance from Zia Park, but goes up Read the full article…


Breeders Cup Classic 2015 Preview

The Big Gray Locomotive

TweetA high-profile class highlights the 2015 Breeders Cup Classic.  Winners of Kentucky Derby, Met Mile, Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup meet in a 10 furlong championship.  American Pharoah is the top Sophomore. Beholder takes on the boys.  Tonalist and Honor Code are the 2 best older horses in training. Breeders Cup Classic 2015 Field Read the full article…



Jockey Club Gold Cup 2015 Preview

Note on Workout from DRF

TweetThe venerable Jockey Club Gold Cup came up with a six-pack of entrants and Tonalist will most likely be odds-on in this year’s event.  Coach Inge and Wicked Strong add depth to this Grade 1 race from Belmont Park. 2015 Jockey Club Gold Cup Field: Tonalist:  Solid 2015 campaign has been aggressively placed in the Read the full article…