It is ladies day at Pimlico on Friday. None of the nine runners are exiting the Kentucky Oaks, and there are fresh runners looking to get their close-up for the big race. Included with the Black Eyed Susan is an under card with a sweet $350,000 guaranteed pick-four to take down. So, grab your E-Z Win Forms […]
It is hard to believe the month has flown past. For 15 days, give or take, Lexington travels back in time when the doors of Keeneland open. Times when things were simpler, and as the slogan says, “The way racing was meant to be.” Keeneland The weatherman is smiling kindly on Lexington, and there […]
The month of April brings the beauty of a new season. As the grass turns greenish-blue, and the buds on the trees explode into action. One could only assume that heaven has fallen to earth. That is the circle of life in the bluegrass state. Only one thing could make this season perfect, and that […]
The price of poker is going up, and so are the points for the Kentucky Derby. The rewards get a bit sweeter, and the runners are in high gear as they chase the 100 – 40- 20 – 10 point values. One thing is for certain, everyone will have their “A” game on display. So, […]
The road to the Derby can be filled with hope, promise, and disappointment. This week begins the short run into the starting gates in Louisville. I like to call these the “big three” as they have so much riding on them. Saturday afternoon brings about round one, and you can bet they are playing for […]
It’s a right of racing that each weekend holds very good races this time of year. This weekend is no exception, and we have a few to wet your whistle. Grab up your E-Z Win Forms, and lets get cappin’! Aqueduct Race #7 – G-2 Top Flight Handicap – 1 1/16 – 3:38 p.m. ET […]
Thursday afternoon can be a great place to start for the weekend. Gulfstream Park has a $3 million dollar pick-six, and there is a full compliment of racing from around the nation. My focus is going to be on the “Big A.” It will be a balmy 41 degrees in the Jamaica area, and I think […]
Mother Nature is back to her old tricks. We have sun, snow, and everything in between this weekend. So, with that in mind I am taking a handicapper’s vacation to Hallandale, Florida for some great racing. Here are some runners to watch, and if you examine your E-Z Win Forms closely. I’ll bet dollars to […]
With no real football until next week, there should be no excuse to buckle down and really get capping. Most of the country has snow, ice, and rain. But if the weatherman is correct, it should be a solid day in Hallandale, Florida as we kickoff the road to the Derby. So, grab your E-Z Win […]
I have woke up from my B/C nap, and I am on the prowl for building a sweet bankroll if the Wagering Gods allow. I will start my journey in New York, and end up in the bluegrass state. So, get your E-Z Win Forms and let the games begin! Aqueduct Race # 4 – […]