Empire Maker–Untouched Talent Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith Owner: Zayat Stables Record: 4 – 2 – 2 – 0 Earnings: $704,800 Last Race: Arkansas Derby, 1st After posting a dominating win in the Arkansas Derby last time out and whispers began circulating of being made the early Derby favorite, critics of […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, finished second twice and ran third three times since March 17. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. BELMONT Escape Artist: […]
Dixie Union–Tempo Trainer: Michael Matz Jockey: Julien Leparoux Owner: Chadds Ford Stable Record: 6 – 4 – 1 – 1 Earnings: $1,198,800 Last Race: Florida Derby, 3rd This Michael Matz trainee has never finished off the board in six races. He may not be very quick out of the gate, […]
Each year, I await a package in the mail. It comes from a gent who is a real racing fan. You will see him at the big events, and he even married his bride at the Breeders’ Cup. You could say he kinda enjoys the races. This labor of love has been passed from his late father […]
Scat Daddy–Dreamy Maiden Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Colm O’Donoghue Owner: Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor Record: 5 – 3 – 0 – 0 Earnings: $1,308,752 Last Race: UAE Derby, 1st Churchill Downs was not kind to Daddy Long Legs last November in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, where he was […]