Holy Bull Preview 2016

Several South Florida based Florida Derby  favorites are entered in the Holy Bull that traditionally kicks off the road the Florida Derby.  Early January preps have produced runners in Kentucky.  The Holy Bull brings out the top contenders from Florida.  A small but talented field of six has entered. Holy Bull 2016 field Perfect Saint Read the full article…


Pasco Stakes 2016 Preview

The Tampa Bay Downs road to the Tampa Bay Derby starts on Saturday with the Pasco Stakes.  The first of a 3 week series of races that includes the Sam F. Davis and closes with the Tampa Bay Derby. 2016 Pasco Stakes Field Morning Fire brings speed to the party from Philadelphia.  Hard to quantify Read the full article…


2016 LeComte Preview

A full field has entered the LeComte Stakes for 2016.  A few horses may scratch.  Leaving 12 horses most likely for the post parade. 2016 LeComte Field Riding in the Wind ships in from Mountaineer Park and gets a class test in Louisiana.  Inside post drawn inside the other speed hard to imagine him getting Read the full article…




Jerome Stakes 2016 Preview

The New York road to the Wood Memorial begins with the Jerome.  The distance of 1 mile 70 yards attracts a few shippers from the 2nd tier tracks and the Big A winter warriors have stayed home in search of some graded type. 2016 Jerome Field Silent Assassin Drew the rail for trainer Nicholas P. Zito. Read the full article…


Malibu Stakes 2015 Preview

Santa Anita opens the day after Christmas with the traditional Malibu stakes at 7 furlongs.  This Grade 1 race is the final race of the year for 3. The Malibu 2015 Field: Pain and Misery enters with a 4 for 12 lifetime record.  Gets the cut back in distance from Zia Park, but goes up Read the full article…



Breeders Cup Classic 2015 Preview

The Big Gray Locomotive

A high-profile class highlights the 2015 Breeders Cup Classic.  Winners of Kentucky Derby, Met Mile, Pacific Classic and Jockey Club Gold Cup meet in a 10 furlong championship.  American Pharoah is the top Sophomore. Beholder takes on the boys.  Tonalist and Honor Code are the 2 best older horses in training. Breeders Cup Classic 2015 Field Read the full article…