Union Rags on Saturday attempts to become the sixth Fountain of Youth winner to take the Florida Derby since Fly So Free in 1991. The colt, with the only blemish on his record of four victories a neck loss to Hansen in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, breezed four furlongs in 49 seconds at the […]
Nothing like a little New York to get me ready for the big weekend. I am looking to ramp up my bankroll, and I am starting here. Aqueduct – Thursday Race #1 – #5 Calibrachoa (1-1) Ramon Dominguez in the saddle, and Asmussen is the trainer. Going from 50k- 40k, and a beaten favorite last […]
Oh, sweet New York…. I love the racing in the area, and with Saratoga closed, the regulars will ship back, and New York will take shape once again. Belmont – Wednesday Race #1 – #3 Nicole H (8-5) Ramon Dominguez in the saddle for Mike Hushion. They are 7/9 in 2010, and comes two off […]
Now, there won’t be any Rachel Alexandra in this selection sheet, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love her. The Personal Ensign is a big race, and is sandwiched in the middle of the Pick-4. I would take the chance, and see what turns up, but in the meantime, let’s get fat on some early […]
This Saturday at Saratoga will be the 141st running of the Travers Stakes, and best of all, it offers a $1 million guaranteed Pick-4. It will be an all-stakes, and you can bet it will take some heat. Race #9 – Victory Ride (G3) – 6 furlongs: I am going to work up a $72 […]