With a powerful three wide move on the turn at Gulfstream Park, Itsmyluckyday put himself in the discussion of top 20 contenders for the 2013 Kentucky Derby, Itsmyluckyday also blemished the unbeaten record of 2012 Juvenile champion Shanghai Bobby. On paper Shanghai Bobby entered the raced as a solid 4/5 favorite with an undefeated record. Read the full article…
While many handicappers are focusing on the “who is going to win the Derby” the Holy Bull is a $400,000 race. This year’s field matches up the 2012 Juvenile Champion, and promising, developing horses in Frac Daddy, Dewey Squared and Bern Identity. Add in a couple of wild cards and an entry by Barry Rose Read the full article…
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. Abraham Lincoln The annual Maiden Special Weight opening day at Santa Anita has turned into a key race with future stakes winners the last three years. This anticipated opening day feature has a recent history of producing future stakes winners. Read the full article…
When the world says, “Give up,” Hope whispers, “Try it one more time.” ~Author Unknown In the spirit of the season, below are 40 horses that inspire Derby Dreams! With the new Derby points system, the “Road to Kentucky” will not start getting serious until March. But let’s enjoy the “Derby Trail”. Avie’s Quality: Woodbine Read the full article…