The 93rd Jockey Club Gold Cup could be a two-horse race on Saturday, as two millionaires clash in the Grade 1 at Belmont in a key prep for the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 6. Blame, with more than $1.5 million in the bank, is gunning for his sixth straight stakes victory, after defeating Quality […]
The synthetic revolution will be televised, and that is only if you have access to Woodbine. The track is a good value place, and the riders and barns are second to none. Race #8 (The Ontario Derby) – #7 Stately Victor (2-1) Victor Lebron in the saddle, and Mike Maker (22%) brings him to the paddock. […]
Philadelphia Park changed the signage and program cover one night, and they will never be the same again. But, a track by any other name is still Philly Park in this case. The Parx name is the casino that is located in the parking area. It doesn’t matter what you call it, but one thing is for […]
OK, the undercard has gotten us this far. It is time to step up, and take advantage of the $500,000 guaranteed Pick-4. Here is an outline that you may want to run against the tier levels, and see if they may allow for a big score in a series of races that may have a […]
This past Saturday gave us a glimpse of greatness that has passed. The talk is starting to roll, and even the professionals are questioning the motives of Rachel Alexandra. Andy Beyer was quoted in the Washington Post as saying that “her glory days are over.” The Personal Ensign Stakes showed us that she will continue […]
This year’s running of the 141st Travers Stakes at Saratoga has drawn a large and contentious field of 11 three-year-olds. Because Preakness and Haskell winner Lookin at Lucky is notably absent from this group, bettors have been left scratching their heads as to who should be the deserving favorite. This fact alone will make the […]
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 […]
The focus can be anywhere in the country, and this weekend in Chicago there will be much action to watch. There is an all graded Pick 4, and a sweet, all G-1 Pick 3. It should be a good day of racing, and you will want to get in on the action as it will […]
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 […]
The 43rd Haskell Invitational will give the winner a leg up in the quest for top 3-year-old honors in 2010. It will pit winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, plus the Belmont runner-up, in a very competitive race. Preakness heroine Rachel Alexandra and Belmont winner Summer Bird clashed in last year’s Monmouth Park showcase […]
