TweetAnticipation builds as we get closer to Breeders Cup Friday and Saturday, 10 of the 13 races have been highlighted in individual selections. For those of you who want the quick cheat sheet. Friday: Juvenile Turf: Atkbany was original selection is now scratched. Qualify goes to the head of the pack now. Luck of the Read the full article…
TweetThis year’s Classic, may not feature the “Headline” star, but a consistent group of 3 year olds have emerged with Tonalist, Shared Belief, Bayern and California Chrome deciding the Sophomore Championship. The older horses add intrigue with the talented Cigar Street – who has been MIA but has a lot of appeal. New York Bred Read the full article…
TweetThis year’s sprint has a wide variety of running styles, form cycles. It’s probably best known for a bunch of former claimers. Palace, Seeking the Sheriff, and Big Macher have hit the pay dirt this year and now run for the money. The Skinny: Big Macher brings serious speed to the table and has had Read the full article…
TweetA full field of optimistic horses awaits the gate this year for the Mile. Toronado ships in from Europe with a big resume. Anodin slips in with a familiar pedigree. Meanwhile Smokin Joe Talamo and Obviously try for a 3rd time. The Skinny: Toronado fits at the distance and has races that will put him Read the full article…
TweetThe European’s have dominated in recent years and this year international starts Flintshire and Telescope look to continue the pas dominating tradition of High Chaparral and Conduit. The Skinny: Telescope: This race begins and ends with Telescope. A true Grade 1 talent who has been pointed for this race for over a month. Trained by Sir Read the full article…
TweetThe best from the West, Midwest and East converge this year at Santa Anita. If any of the 3 favorites win they will be the Winter Book Favorite for the Kentucky Derby 2015. The Skinny: Carpe Diem has impressed visually in both races and few horses can match winning a maiden race at 5.5 furlongs Read the full article…
TweetA strong race this year. The defending champion, Stephanies Kitten and Fiesolana headline a group of horses who should relish 10 furlongs. The Skinny: Fiesolana is stretching out but she intrigues on many levels. Has been running shorter but should like the distance, likes to draft behind horses and has several performances that can win Read the full article…
TweetClose Hatches will be favored, but several challengers on paper appear to be rounding into form. Untapable takes on older horses for the first time. The Skinny: Untapable takes on older horses for the first time and has been training over the Santa Anita Surface for over a week. The 3-year-old filly division has been Read the full article…
Tweet The defending champ Goldencents gets top billing in this year’s mile. Several horses who chased last year will take a 2nd stab at him. The Skinny: Goldencents prepped for this with a strong sprint race, he went wide in the last race and had a powerful win earlier this year in the Pat O’Brien Read the full article…
TweetA mix of well-bred turfers take the stage on the lawn, as usual there’s a Kitten! The Skinny: Lawn Ranger has a great name and put in a solid effort at Keeneland in last race. Consistent to start career and races near the pace. Should be well positioned but not sure he can finish with Read the full article…