The Peter Pan Stakes continues a trend in 2015 of small fields lined up for many of the Sophomore Stakes races. A field of 5 has signed on the for Peter Pan with Wolf Man Rocket the only previous stakes winner. The Skinny: Wolf Man Rocket enters off a game win in the Northern Spur Read the full article…
It’s Game Day, after handicapping the races. The important step is putting your opinion onto paper and optimizing your ticket structure while still allowing yourself a chance to catch a “signer” if possible. Tickets are weighted to my opinion on the Oaks. Kentucky Oaks – Morning Line – Fair Odds My overall strategy is to Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire, @chare889 and I make final selections for the Kentucky Derby 2015. Selections: Candice: Oaks – Stellar Wind Kentucky Derby – Dortmund Craig: Oaks – Birdatthewire Kentucky Derby – American Pharoah. Good Luck to all on the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
The top contenders for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, come in fast, fresh and fit. This consistent group brings some class to the table. The Skinny: American Pharoah has trained solid since a February return. Won the G1 Delmar Futurity as a maiden showing speed. Was able to use soft fractions in Front Runner stakes picked Read the full article…
The 2015 run for the Lillies has a different shape from 2014 when Untapable was the clear division leader and went off at 3/5 before taking the Kentucky Oaks. This year the pace has a potential to be fast and contentious. The top contenders are vulnerable with a contentious pace. The Skinny: Condo Commando has Read the full article…
A 20 horse Kentucky Derby field calls for dividing the field in half. Today we look at The Pretenders. Horses that I’m tossing from the “win” end and from Multi-race Pick 3 and Pick 4 wagers. The Skinny – Pretenders Stanford ran a tough second in a slow Louisiana Derby after setting the pace on Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire Rob MacLennan @maclr11 and Matt Dinerman @3coltshandicap join @chare889 and I to discuss the 2015 Kentucky Derby. The Derby Roundtable talks about the myriad of factors for this year’s derby. Next Week – Down to the Wire will have Oaks and Derby selections.
The Triple Crown Fantasy League continues with the Triple Crown Season just a few days away and an important claiming period coming up. The League started with the Holy Bull Stakes back in late January. Current Standings Top Contenders: @derbyologist – First round draft pick and #2 overall – Upstart won the Holy Bull, Read the full article…
This week on Down to the Wire @chare889 and I discuss the 2015 Illinois Derby, Whimsical Stakes from Woodbine and Elkhorn from Keeneland. Biz the Nurse is the selection by Candice in the Elkhorn, while I like the class drop on Dynamic Sky. Pace will be the key to that race. Unspurned is 6/1 morning Read the full article…
The Windy City of the Chicago suburbs and Hawthorne Racetrack host the 2015 Illinois Derby Saturday in Stickney, Illinois. A contentious field has entered with a 3-4 solid contenders capable of winning. The Skinny: Kantune has some back-class and a running style that puts him in the mix in this racing turning for home. Read the full article…