The 145th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs will have a full field and a robust list of contenders, who bring proven talent, possible upside and recent form into this demanding 10-furlong distance. The scratch of Omaha Beach will lower the odds on several contenders. The 2019 Kentucky Derby Field War of Will – Read the full article…
An oversubscribed field of 16 horses has entered the 2019 Kentucky Oaks. The key to this year’s race may be pace and post position. The 2019 Oaks Field Out for a Spin – The daughter of the speedy Hard Spun has won 3 of 4 races with the only loss to the talented Tasting the Read the full article…
The New York road to the Wood Memorial begins with the Jerome Stakes at a flat mile around one turn at Aqueduct. The 2017 Jerome Stakes Mind Control Mind Control is the 9/5 morning line favorite and secures the services of JR Velazquez. The son of Stay Thirsty picked up back to back win on Read the full article…
A Win and Your In for the Breeders Cup Classic. The Pacific Classic is the premier summer prep in the older division for horses based on the West Coast. The division looks light on quality this year, but the two best distance horses on the West Coast have shown up. The 2018 Pacific Classic The Lieutenant Read the full article…
Under the lights in prime time, the Indiana Derby offers a $500,000 purse and Grade III status. The 2018 Indiana Derby Trigger Warning Enters off a 3rd place finish at 86/1 in the Ohio Derby. Recent form solid, but on paper seems a step slower than many of the top contenders. Blame the Rider Moves Read the full article…
The Buildings are taller in the big city can Justify finish and become the 13th Triple Crown winner? The 2018 Belmont Stakes Field Justify Undefeated, game and tested, Justify enters the Belmont Stakes riding a five-race winning streak and brings an undefeated record into Big Sandy. Justify has won three of his five races in Read the full article…
A muddy Preakness Stakes is in the forecast with four “New Shooters” ready to take on the 2018 Kentucky Derby champ in Justify. Good Magic adds some class to the field as four horses who ran in the Kentucky Derby are in the mix. The 2018 Preakness Stakes Field Quip Has done his best running Read the full article…
A deep and talented group has assembled for the 144th run for the roses at Churchill Downs. Undefeated Justify and Magnum Moon top a vast group of contenders including Bolt d’Oro and two-year-old champion Good Magic. Firenze Fire He is off form, recent works have not inspired, he is by a sprint sire, and his Read the full article…
A full field of 14 fillies for the Kentucky Oaks has assembled under the Twin Spires. The Derby receives all the attention, but many of the factors that are prominent in Derby handicapping apply to the ladies as well. Look for a filly who is peaking, has raced 2-3 times in 2018 and had the Read the full article…
Nestled in a soft spot on the racing calendar. The Horse Racing world will focus on the Charles Town Classic. The winner gets the title of “King of the Ring” for 2018. Contenders: Fear the Cowboy brings experience with 29-lifetime starts with nine wins and seven seconds and earnings over 1.6 million. His stretch-running Read the full article…