The 137th Preakness: Pretenders and Contenders By GREG MELIKOV Less than a week before the 137th Preakness it appeared there would be a full field for the fourth time during the past two decades – 14 horses going 1 3/16 miles at Pimlico. But, alas, then sixth place Derby finisher Liaison and ninth place runner […]
Post Horse Trainer Jockey ML 1 Tiger Walk I. Correas K. Desormeaux 30-1 2 Teeth of the Dog M. Matz J. Bravo 15-1 3 Pretension C. Grove J. Santiago 30-1 4 Zetterholm R. Dutrow, Jr. J. Alvarado 20-1 5 Went The Day Well H. Motion J. Velazquez 6-1 6 Creative Cause M. Harrington J. Rosario […]
(Photo John Engelhardt) On Thursday’s show we interviewed a variety of experts and here is a consensus of their selections. For a complete analysis of their selections you can listen to the show on podcast at – radio.winningponies.com Jennie Rees – Louisville Courier-Journal #3 – Take Charge Indy #15 – Gemologist #10 – Daddy Nose Best […]
This Saturday will be the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. The post time is 6:24 p.m. ET, and this year has the makings of something special. It could be one of the best matched races in years, and this will have every racing fan around the globe watching intently. So, sit back and grab your […]
Handicapping the Kentucky Derby isn’t an easy task, especially this year when the 138th renewal is fairly wide open with quite a few contenders. You must have a battle plan. I start by eliminating runners, based on credentials and recent form, plus some variables each year. The Pretenders include runners that have not won a […]