The 2017 Kentucky Derby “Dual Qualifiers”
A handful of colts led by Mastery and McCraken are attempting to end a recent cold streak for the Kentucky Derby “Dual Qualifiers” handicapping theory.
Small Field Expected for San Vicente Stakes
According to Ed Golden of Santa Anita Publicity, as of February 5th there were just four horses under consideration for the February 12th San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita, although the quality of those four horses will assure … Continued
Saint’s Fan Will Scratch from LeComte Stakes
The unbeaten stakes winner Saint’s Fan was expected to be among the favorites in the $200,000 LeComte Stakes (gr. III) on Saturday at Fair Grounds, but according to the Fair Grounds Barn Notes for January 19th, the colt will be scratched to await … Continued
Petrov Looks Strong in Smarty Jones Stakes
Uncontested (far outside) sprints for the lead in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes – Coady Photography Over the last ten years, horses from Oaklawn Park have dominated the Triple Crown, with American Pharoah, Creator, Oxbow, Super Saver, Rachel Alexandra, Summer Bird, Curlin, … Continued
Lecomte Stakes Field Taking Shape
Mo Tom winning the 2016 LeComte Stakes (gr. III) – Photo by Amanda Weir Hodges/Hodges Photography With less than two weeks remaining until the $200,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds, the field for the 8.5-furlong Kentucky Derby prep … Continued
State of Honor Tries Dirt in Mucho Macho Man Stakes
Keeler Johnson likes a 15-1 shot to pull off an upset in the Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Pletcher Enjoys Big Day With Tapwrit, Fact Finding
When it comes to winter racing at Gulfstream Park, “Todd Pletcher” and “stakes winner” are often synonymous. The seven-time Eclipse award-winning trainer has won thirteen consecutive winter meet titles at Gulfstream Park, and on Saturday, Pletcher dominated the Gulfstream racing action by … Continued
Not This Time Likely to Train Up to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: Following an emphatic 8 ¾-length victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Iroquois Presented by TwinSpires.com (Grade III) at Churchill Downs (click here for recap and race replay), Not This Time is scheduled to go straight to the … Continued
Not This Time Dominates Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs
Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: Albaugh Family Stable’s homebred Not This Time, a half-brother to last year’s Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Liam’s Map, is the early points leader on the 2017 “Road to the Kentucky Derby” following a jaw-dropping … Continued
Just Move On Switches Surfaces for Iroquois Stakes
Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: Trainer Pat Byrne likes the turf-to-dirt angle, which is one reason why he entered recent Arlington turf maiden victor Just Move On in Saturday’s $150,000 Iroquois (GIII), run for 2-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles over … Continued