TweetThe top contenders for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, come in fast, fresh and fit. This consistent group brings some class to the table. The Skinny: American Pharoah has trained solid since a February return. Won the G1 Delmar Futurity as a maiden showing speed. Was able to use soft fractions in Front Runner stakes picked Read the full article…
TweetA rematch of the top 3 from the San Felipe headline the Santa Anita Derby. Dortmund looks to remain undefeated and One Lucky Dane steps up in class. The Skinny: Dortmund is undefeated, battle tested and larger than life. This monster of a horse if learning the game slowly. Has displayed speed, grit, stamina and Read the full article…
TweetPool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is this Friday through Sunday. Wagering closes at 6:00 Eastern time Sunday Eventing. Seven horses have made all 4 future pools with a few return horses from previous pools back for pool 4. Pool 4 will concentrate on finding potential overlays from actual derby day betting odds Read the full article…
TweetThe Great Race Place hosts this matchup of top West Coast contenders. Bolo tries dirt, Dortmund puts his perfect record on the line and Ocho Ocho Ocho comes off the layoff with scorching workouts on the tab. The Skinny: Lord Nelson has been miscast as a sprinter. Defeated Texas Red in the last race while Read the full article…
TweetThe Kentucky Derby Future Wager KDFW 2015 pool 2 returns this weekend offering soothsayers and prognosticators another chance to double down from pool 1 or dive into the mix. The Robert Lewis and Withers stakes are this weekend so participants will be able to factor in the results of those races into the odds. With Read the full article…
TweetWith the calendar turning next week, let’s take a look at the potential Triple Crown Runners in 2015. It’s part art and science predicting the development of horses as they turn three. My projections are based on three key factors: Pedigree, Performance, and Trip Notes. Pedigree – I look for soundness in the sire and Read the full article…
TweetThe Hollywood Futurity has long been a race with either great performances, or a raced filled with talented horses who went on to future big wins. This year the Futurity comes to Los Al with a 500,000 purse, Grade 1 status, but only 5 entrants. The Skinny: Bench Warrant has a sprinters pedigree on both Read the full article…
TweetDortmund with a dominating allowance win to go with a visually impressive maiden victory has entered December as the “Winter Book Favorite” for the 2015 Kentucky Derby. With a possible run coming next at Los Alamitos in the Futurity in December. Let’s examine the pedigree for some insights where this Brontosaurus size colt is getting Read the full article…
TweetHorse racing is a what have you done for me lately sport. When evaluating maiden winners – some are flashy wins and they develop into future stars. Others show promise in debut and for a variety of reason never develop. The horses below flashed above average talent in their “Maiden” wins. This is not a Read the full article…
TweetChurchill Downs is offering 2015 Kentucky Derby wagering for the 2nd straight year on Thanksgiving weekend. Last year 1 of the 23 horses made the starting gate. The Field over Ride On Curlin was the winning wager. The KDFW has become more of a marketing tool for the Kentucky Derby than a serious wager. With Read the full article…