Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
A little more than a month ago, I was watching a livestream of races at the Curragh in Ireland and happened to see a horse named Wisconsin finish second in a ten-furlong maiden race. After discovering that he is trained … Continued
As a handicapper, I refuse to be swayed by horses with names that catch my attention. When analyzing a race, I judge each horse on their own merit regardless of their name… but as a racing fan, I won’t hesitate to … Continued
Coady Photography As was expected, the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. I) drew a full field of fourteen two-year-old fillies, making it one of the most wide-open and competitive races of the Breeders’ Cup. Aidan O’Brien, who is still seeking his … Continued
Alice Springs (black silks) finishing second in the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf – Breeders’ Cup Photo © When the summer meets at Del Mar and Saratoga come to an end, attention always turns to the Breeders’ Cup, which is coming … Continued
Keeneland Photo There may be no race meet in the world more prestigious than the five-day Royal Ascot meeting in England, which gets underway with an exceptional six-race card on June 14th. Here are brief thoughts and selections for the four … Continued
In the 30 races scheduled to be held during the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting in England later this month, it could be hard to find a heavier favorite that Order of St. George in the 2 1/2-mile Ascot Gold Cup (Eng-I) on June 16th. … Continued
Today at 11:30 a.m. EDT, nine three-year-old fillies will enter the starting gate to contest the prestigious Investec Oaks (Eng-I) at Epsom, one of the oldest and most legendary races in the world. At twelve furlongs on turf over a challenging … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © On May 29th, Naas Racecourse in Ireland held a “Royal Ascot Trials Day” featuring four stakes races, and trainer Aidan O’Brien enjoyed a good afternoon while scoring impressive victories with the two-year-olds Peace Envoy and Cuff. In the six-furlong Rochestown Stakes, Peace Envoy–a son … Continued
Coady Photography Check out these videos of Kentucky Derby contenders galloping during the April 28th morning training session at Churchill Downs! Gun Runner Outwork My Man Sam Mor Spirit Mohaymen Fellowship Destin Creator Brody’s Cause All videos courtesy of Churchill … Continued
Keeneland Photo According to an article on the Racing Post website, Found–the top-notch three-year-old filly that finished second in the QIPCO Champion Stakes (Eng-I) against male horses on October 17th–has been pre-entered in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I) and is … Continued