Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
When handicapping the Kentucky Derby, it’s always fun to check out unusual statistics and tidbits in regard to the race. For example, almost everyone knows that Secretariat ran the fastest Derby in history (1:59.40 seconds in 1973), just as almost everyone knows that Monarchos is … Continued
Santa Anita Oaks (gr. I) winner Stellar Wind has drawn post 12 in the 141st running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and has been installed as the morning line favorite at odds of 7-2. Trained by John Sadler for Hronis … Continued
American Pharoah, the expected favorite for the May 2nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), posted his final pre-race workout earlier this morning at Churchill Downs, cruising five furlongs in a brilliant :58 2/5 seconds. According to the official clockers … Continued
Ten years ago, the late-running Giacomo pulled off one of the greatest upsets in racing history by rallying to win the 2005 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by a half-length over fellow longshot Closing Argument. Trained by John Shirreffs and owned … Continued
2014 Delta Down Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) winner Ocho Ocho Ocho turned in a very fast workout at Santa Anita Park this morning, breezing five furlongs in :58 4/5 seconds. The workout, which was the second-fastest of fifteen morning works at … Continued