TweetThis week Down to the Wire talks about the Pre – Entries for the Breeders Cup. Candice and I discuss in-depth many of the European horses coming across the pond. The Classic, Juvenile, Turf, Mile, Filly & Mare Turf and the Distaff. Telescope, Flintshire, Anodin all discussed in depth. Next week – Down to the Read the full article…
TweetA solid field of distance horses headline this year’s Pattison Canadian International Stakes. This traditional distance race, north of the border traditionally brings in a few Euro’s for the big purse. The Skinny: The Pizza Man – always gets the dough! This guy is 12 for 18 lifetime, but may have peaked at Arlington Park. Read the full article…
TweetThe Breeders Cup Classic field is slowly started to take place. The additions of Cigar Street, Big Cazanova and Candy Boy bring the prospective field to 13 horses. Post Positions and final complexion of the field will ultimately dictate wagering strategy. Below are 5 “Classic” questions that depending on your answer will help guide your Read the full article…
TweetA six-pack has entered the Champagne Stakes. The Champagne has a large purse of 500K and Grade 1 status. Competitive Edge who was considered the top horse out East was injured a few weeks back. The most impressive recent maiden winners have entered this race. The Skinny: El Kabeir enters in with a great Read the full article…
TweetThis week on Down to the Wire – Chalk is the talk in the Indiana Derby, Champagne and SA Sprint Championship. Upstart looks like the closer in a speed dominated Champagne. Secret Circle should get the jump on Goldencents. The Indiana Derby looks like some speed but Vicar’s in Trouble has the class in this 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…
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…
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…
TweetThe “Million” is an annual tradition in the midwest. Overall the card is highly underrated in terms of “Big” days in horse racing on an annual basis. This year’s field is competitive from a betting standpoint and has the defending champion in the field. If the horses show up with their “A” games this Read the full article…