The Travers is America’s oldest recorded stakes race for thoroughbreds, staged in a most historic setting – Saratoga Springs. The area about 160 miles north of New York City began attracting wealthy pilgrims because of carbonated mineral springs. It’s where decisive battles were fought during the American Revolution and Civil War. The 1777 Battle of [...]
It is time to begin the week again, and there is nothing like a good start to get you rolling. I have a couple of runners that need a good look, and you may just want to get connected and start off your week right! Saratoga – Monday Race #3 – #4 Kantharos (4-5) Here [...]
Friday is here, and the heat is raging. I think the racing at The Spa will be hot with value, and the best part is Saturday racing is one day away. Saratoga – Saturday Race #1 – #5 Spanish Art (4-1) J.J Castellano in the irons for Shug. J.J is an 18% winner overall, and [...]
Nick was an old man. He must have looked around 210 yrs-old, but he was almost 90… Nick ” The Nose” came from New York. He made Jimmy Durante look like he had a nose job… Nick was from “The Apple”, as he called it, and loved going to Saratoga. For the weeks that it was open, [...]
This week is going to be a scorcher across the country. The racing will be just as hot, and what a way to start off your week than with a few winners to either make up for any losses, or begin again for this weekend early? Saratoga – Monday Race #1 – #8 Spirit of [...]
The weekend is hot, and I don’t mean the thermometer this time. The races are great, and you have a little time to score some bank to get in the game all weekend long. Be sure to watch Saratoga and Monmouth this weekend! Check out the predictions for the Diana, and the IZOD Haskell Invitational [...]
It is hump day, and The Spa can get you through your ho-hum blues. Only a couple of days until the weekend, and in the meantime, there is always action in New York. Saratoga – Wednesday Race #2 – #4 Grosse Point Anne (5-2) Julien Leparoux in the irons for Ken McPeek. The dam has [...]
New York has shifted tack to Saratoga. The track know as the “Spa” is always a good area to go back in time to see racing. The rain has been around since opening day, and hopefully the weather will be getting better for Sunday. Here are some plays that need a good look before making [...]
