Oscar Performances Holds Tactical Advantage in Transylvania Stakes
In the opening-day feature of the 2017 Keeneland spring meet, Oscar Performance’s early speed could give him an advantage.
Shaman Ghost, Midnight Storm Face Off in Santa Anita Handicap
In a showdown between two talented Grade 1 winners, Shaman Ghost’s proven stamina may give him a slight edge.
Classic Empire, McCraken Individual Favorites in Kentucky Derby Future Pool #3
McCraken winning the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. II) at Churchill Downs – Coady Photography Churchill Downs Press Release: The always-popular Mutuel Field (#24), or “All Others,” looms as a solid betting favorite Pool 3 of Churchill Downs Racetrack’s Kentucky Derby … Continued
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.
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
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.
Breeders’ Cup Workouts Report: 10-29-16 (Belmont Park Edition)
A Lot (inside) winning the Elusive Quality Stakes at Belmont Park – Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand On a very busy Saturday morning, trainers Chad Brown and Todd Pletcher sent out several of their Breeders’ Cup contenders to post final pre-race workouts at … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Workouts Report: 10-24-16
Coglianese Photos The morning of October 24th was a busy one at Belmont Park, where the inner turf course was filled with major stakes winners getting in workouts before they head to California for the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. … Continued
Keep Quiet: A Live Longshot in the Juvenile Turf?
Coady Photography As usual, the $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I) is shaping up to be an exciting and competitive race. Horses like Oscar Performance and Good Samaritan have stamped themselves as leading contenders from the United States, while the European contingent will surely … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Workouts Report: 10-22-16
Melatonin winning the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) – © Benoit Photo With the Breeders’ Cup less than two weeks ago, the action is beginning to heat up at Santa Anita, where Breeders’ Cup contenders are busy turning in … Continued