In the times when dollars and public perception dictates how we handle situations, you sometimes get mixed reviews. In the Kentucky Derby, there was a comment or two that I read about Borel going to the stick too much. I answered, but no one was home. For all of the readers out there that think […]
Reading other blogs, sites, and articles is a big part of a horseplayer’s world. We used to have books, or go to the library and dig up info. But, now we have it all at a fingertip. I think after reading this, you will find some similar things about three very different riders. Eddie Arcaro Arcaro […]
Nothing like starting your week with a few sweet shots to get your Preakness bankroll heading in the right direction. River Downs Race #1 – #3 Yarda (2-1). Hector Rosario in the saddle for Tom Drury. Drury is an incredible trainer, and should be respected every time he has a horse running. Gets first time lasix, […]
As we get closer this week, don’t be surprised at anything you will hear. There will be some defections, and there will be some that will catch your eye. But all in all, the Triple Crown bug is buzzing, and this is the best time of year. At the time of this writing, I wanted […]
We are a week away from the running of the second jewel of racing. The Preakness can bring fresh runners as well as the same competitors from the Derby. It is only two weeks apart, but this race can be a bit more tactical. Don’t believe the story of the tight turns, and just like […]
All tracks have an edge. This even goes for synthetic surfaces. If they get hot, sticky slow running happens. If they get cooler, then they can powder up a bit and closers rule. Some dirt tracks are faster when it gets wet. The River is one of those. It may not always be reflected in […]
I was reading a well written article by an articulate gent, Mr. Stan Bergstein. His writing caught my eye, and after reading his handy work, I was surprised… His eloquent words described Mr. Calvin Borel and how he strided into the history books just last Saturday. Of the 155,804 fans in attendance who watched and […]
I love the New York circuit. I follow it all year long, and when Belmont comes into play, the biggies are heading back to town. Wednesday is always my get back in action day. New York is up, and I start looking to bankroll for the weekend. Belmont Race #1 – #4 – Najarans Star […]
You are Bob Baffert and you have a colt named Lookin At Lucky. He has come back good so far, and he always seem to run into trouble. What would you do? Here is a nickel’s worth of thought. I think this colt may be one of his best. I would do the opposite for […]
One day…. Many things can, and do change. If we remember back to bad and good things in our life, what a difference one day can make. Maybe it is not a day, but just a matter of hours. Or, maybe it can be just a little over two minutes. On Derby Day, there were over 155,000 […]
