The second leg of the New York Triple Crown prep route, came up similar to the Jerome – small field with a couple of short priced favorites predicted to dominate the wagering. Uncle Sigh made the field say “Uncle” in his last race, dominating a maiden race by a widening 14 lengths, big wins are Read the full article…
This past fall Churchill Downs offered a November Futures Pool for Kentucky Derby starved fans. The format is similar to recent years with the first pool being offered in February. The format did not change and offering 23 wagering options in November in the current era of lightly raced horses favored the field. With the Read the full article…
Our Trakus spotlight series continues with an advanced metrics analysis using Trakus data to identify performances that may be better than visually looked, or putting the trip in perspective using advanced stats. Gulfstream Park carded two 8.5 furlong races Saturday which is a unusual distance for the unique configuration for the Gulfstream oval. The 4th Read the full article…
With 11 horses entered the Holy Bull was expected to get an honest to fast pace and the race did not disappoint. The Gulfstream surface played fast all day with a maiden going 1:09 and 3 coming off the pace and defeating a 25/1 shot by 1 length. Top Billing in an allowance race that Read the full article…
Down to the Wire had an interesting discussion this week on the Holy Bull Stakes. Cappin with Candice and I discussed why pace may decide who wins the Holy Bull Stakes. Candice is expecting a quick pace and picks Conquest Titan. I feel Almost Famous may set “honest” pace and string out the field allowing Read the full article…
The top talent in Florida has assembled for the Holy Bull Stakes a traditional prep that opens the doors for trainers to stay in Florida, ship out for a final prep to New York or travel to the Fairgrounds. Most talented prep race to date of the 2014 season. Cairo Prince had a brief but Read the full article…
In our last Tracking with Trakus update we focused on a horse that looked good, but the advanced metrics showed a different story in Constitution. This week we will take an advanced look at Tonalist’s maiden victory at Gulfstream Park. Since there are few 9 furlong races at Gulfstream Park it was nice to have Read the full article…
The Smarty Jones stakes today at Oaklawn Park was a textbook example of why many trainers do not like to ship 3 year olds in January and February. Coastline was favored heavily at 3/2 in the field of 10 horses despite shipping in over the weekend and little time to prepare for the Oaklawn Racing Read the full article…
Handicappers gathered far and wide across the internet on Friday night via a chat room for the Derbyologist Triple Crown Fantasy Horse Racing League. Fantasy Football is estimated to be a 3 billion dollar annual economic impact by Forbes magazine. Horse Racing has yet to tap into this un-developed market. Seven men and one women Read the full article…
A dominating win by Vicar’s In Trouble in the Lecomte validated the high speed figure and visually impressive win in his last race. In his maiden breaker he drew off by the length of the stretch. The Lecomte pace scenario played out as expected. Vicar’s In Trouble sat off slow pace of 1:13 and change Read the full article…