TweetHandicapping the Dwyer Stakes 2015 The Dwyer stakes has been re-carded on the Stars and Stripes undercard with a $500,000 purse and 1 mile distance. This purse attracts the classier horses looking for a money grab, but also draws the power sprinters and Sophomore miler types who may be on the improve and using to prep Read the full article…
TweetThe Foster is a Grade 1 “Win and You’re In” for the 2015 Breeders Cup at Keeneland. Hoppertunity and Lea are both Grade 1 winners in this year’s field. The Skinny: Commissioner has been consistent and enters the Foster off back to back Grade 3 races and now looks for a G1 win on his Read the full article…
TweetThis week on Down to the Wire a very “Horse” “Hoarse” @chare889 and I discuss the Belmont Stakes and American Pharoah’s chance at a Triple Crown. We also preview the Manhatten, the Met Mile and The Woody Stephens. My complete 2015 Belmont Preview has been posted. Selections: Candice: Woody: Competitive Edge Met: Tamarkuz Manhatten: Legendary Read the full article…
TweetSeveral “New Shooters” invade for the Preakness Stakes with the “Tight Turns” and short stretch of Pimlico. Every cliché will be in play as American Pharaoh attempts the wheel back on two weeks rest. The Skinny: American Pharoah ran a solid Kentucky Derby. Was wide and tracked every step of the way. Was hard pressed Read the full article…
TweetThe Grade 1 Man O War headlines of 4 Stakes races carded at Belmont Park on Saturday. A solid group of crafty turf veterans take center stakes on the lawn. The Skinny: Imagining is 5 for 10 lifetime at Belmont Park and won the Man O War last year setting a slow pace and holding sway Read the full article…