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The Preakness Stakes fields usually shrinks because the cards are now on the table. Connections have to weigh what is good for the horse against any money that can be had on the Triple Crown Trail. As impressive as Always Dreaming was in the Kentucky Derby, there were a lot of question marks about him […] More
The Preakness new shooters are taking dead aim on an assault at Pimlico and although Always Dreaming was impressive in the Kentucky Derby, this will be a new situation. The Preakness will be run May 20 in Baltimore. The race is run at a mile and three sixteenths, which is slightly shorter than the Kentucky […] More
Always Dreaming demoralized Kentucky Derby rivals in a way that suggests this youngster has great things ahead of him. At this point, the way Always Dreaming demoralized his foes points to a possibility of a Triple Crown winner. The owners of Always Dreaming have a New York state of mind thing going on much in […] More
The $2 million Kentucky Derby is finally here and although this may not be the best editions of the Run for the Roses, there are many options for bettors with 20 horses in the gate. Here’s is a rundown of the entire cast for the May 6 mile and a quarter classic at Churchill Downs […] More
The Kentucky Oaks enticed 15 potential stars and with a field this big, luck will play a big part of the outcome. The $1 million Grade 1 event is for 3-year-old fillies and will be run at nine furlongs at Churchill Downs on May 5. The Kentucky Oaks has been won by some monuments of […] More
There are some important Kentucky Derby tidbits that should be passed on because you never know when one little angle can turn into big dividends. The $2 million extravaganza will be held Saturday May 6 at Churchill Downs and the field is pretty much intact except for possible late injuries. The important Kentucky Derby tidbits […] More
The Kentucky Derby workers were keeping busy recently as their connections tightened down the hatches on the stars in anticipation of the classic on May 6. The $2 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a full gate and the Kentucky Derby workers that were in action on Friday April 28 worked well for […] More
The San Francisco Mile Stakes is on tap Saturday at Golden Gate and this could be a great opportunity to pad the bankroll for next week’s Kentucky Derby. The Grade 3 $100,000 event has attracted a competitive field of seven and bettors have some interesting options. Golden Gate is in Albany California and it is […] More
With the spring meeting around the corner, now is a good time to address the best way to handicap Belmont Park. The meet starts on Friday April 28 and the 54-day stand will offer fans a variety of handicapping challenges. Nearly $10 million will be on the agenda in the 18 Graded stakes carded highlighted […] More
Scrutinizing Churchill Downs trends can mean the difference between cashing a ticket in the Kentucky Derby or going home empty. The track has its idiosyncrasies, just like every other venue. The Churchill Downs meet gets going quickly as it opens on April 29 and will close on June 30. Besides the May 6 Kentucky Derby, […] More
The great Reggie Jackson gets credit for the saying he was ‘the straw that stirs the drink’ but in the equine world, the trainers stir the Kentucky Derby drink. A thoroughbred trainer has to be part soccer mom and part Marine drill sergeant. He has to know when to coddle and when to throw the […] More
Jockeys must learn quickly in big races or they will find themselves out of work. Because races like the Kentucky Derby and the Breeders’ Cup are just yearly events, jockeys must learn quickly or they lose business. Just like in all sports, experience is imperative on the big stage and if riders are not quick […] More
