Three points to ponder: 2022 Lecomte
Pappacap serves as a barometer for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Epicenter hopes that a similar trip yields the same result, and a couple of stakes firsters are on the learning curve. […]
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Magic Circle, Morning Matcha vie for Oaks points in Busanda
Magic Circle and Morning Matcha, both exiting respectable stakes placings, highlight six three-year-old fillies in Sunday’s $100,000 Busanda S. at Aqueduct. The 1 1/8-mile race will award 17 points (10-4-2-1) as a Road to the […]
‘All Others’ pegged at 7-5 for Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will be offered this weekend, and the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds” is projected to be an overwhelming favorite, installed as the 7-5 morning line […]
Two Emmys, Just Might, Janelle Monae set for turf stakes on Lecomte card
Along with three dirt stakes anchored by the Lecomte (G3), Fair Grounds offers a trio of $100,000 turf stakes Saturday making for a total of six on a terrific 14-race “Road to the Derby Day.” […]
Pappacap heads nine-horse Lecomte; six fillies vie in Silverbulletday
Lecomte S. (G3) — Race 14 (7:20 p.m. ET) Pappacap, who entered the new year atop the Road to the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard, will look to maintain that position on Saturday when he faces […]
Mandaloun, Midnight Bourbon renew rivalry in Louisiana
Louisiana S. (G3) — Race 13 (6:49 p.m. ET) Saturday’s $150,000 Louisiana S. (G3) at Fair Grounds will mark the sixth meeting between Mandaloun and Midnight Bourbon, but it also serves as a dress rehearsal […]
Rated R Superstar pays $53.80 in Fifth Season upset; Concert Tour last
As 3-2 favorite Concert Tour wilted early, it was the oldest horse in the Fifth Season – nine-year-old comebacker Rated R Superstar – who produced the strongest finish to deny Mucho at 25.90-1. […]
Markhamian turns back Provocateur in Pasco; Outfoxed rallies for Gasparilla
A pair of seven-furlong stakes for three-year-olds, the $125,000 Pasco and $125,000 Gasparilla, were offered at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday. Pasco After being passed in upper stretch, Markhamian re-rallied to win the Pasco S. […]
2021 Eclipse Awards: Finalists revealed in 16 categories, not Horse of the Year
The 2021 Horse of the Year and all the divisional champions will be revealed at a Santa Anita gala on Feb. 10, the Thursday night going into Super Bowl weekend. […]
Oaklawn Park Circles & Squares Analysis for Jan. 14
Circles and Squares for Oaklawn Park Jan. 14 with handicapping betting tips and picks. […]