TweetThis year’s Classic, may not feature the “Headline” star, but a consistent group of 3 year olds have emerged with Tonalist, Shared Belief, Bayern and California Chrome deciding the Sophomore Championship. The older horses add intrigue with the talented Cigar Street – who has been MIA but has a lot of appeal. New York Bred Read the full article…
TweetIt’s Time to Paint the Canoe at the Spa in 2014. This year’s edition brings together the top distance horses on the East coast with at least 3 horses peaking at the right time. The Skinny: Wicked Strong added blinkers and showed more speed while running “Straight as a Train” in the Jim Dandy according to Read the full article…
TweetBayern has the reputation as a one-dimensional speedball. His visual past performances do not tell the whole story: His Woody Stephens indicates 4th at first call no lengths behind: Bayern was out-sprinted for the lead below is the still shot with Bayern 2nd at the 11 second mark. Bayern remains in 2nd place or Read the full article…
TweetCalifornia Chrome goes for the second jewel of the Triple Crown – Dominating two weeks ago in Kentucky, he will be asked the question on the turn – this time in Baltimore. California Chrome is the only one left who can become the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years. California Chrome has left no Read the full article…
TweetThe Derby Trial has become a race in recent years for “Milers” and distance challenged horses on the Derby trail. The view on Wednesday night is that Chitu is going to scratch and run in the Kentucky Derby. Bayern is the favorite if he runs. He missed a few days of training going into the Read the full article…
TweetThe 4th and final prep in the well-designed Arkansas road to Louisville concludes with 4 horses coming backing and facing each other for the 3rd time. The rivalry continues with Ride On Curlin, Strong Mandate and Tapiture. Bayern comes into the race looking to punch his ticket to Kentucky. Ride on Curlin is the likeable Read the full article…
TweetThe San Felipe traditionally brings out the best West Coast horses and this year is no exception. Some new blood mixes in with some old favorites with the winner getting 50 Derby points. This field is tougher and larger than both the Sham and Robert B. Lewis. Potentially three horses could emerge from this Read the full article…