Classic Causeway cruises in Tampa Bay Derby
The 4-5 favorite Classic Causeway controlled the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) throughout and sped to the top of the Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard. […]
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Three points to ponder: 2022 Tampa Bay Derby
Tampa Bay Derby ponderings: Classic Causeway-Shipsational rematch, stealthy Grantham, Major General under scrutiny […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]
Emmanuel makes stakes debut in Fountain of Youth; seven in Davona Dale
The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) runneth over with high-profile Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls, making it the most eagerly anticipated event on a banner Saturday at Gulfstream Park. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Holy Bull, Withers, Robert B. Lewis
Simplifying the Holy Bull, a vote of confidence in the Withers, and London rising for Lewis points […]
Mo Donegal, Tiz the Bomb lead Holy Bull field
Holy Bull S. (G3) — Race 11 (5:10 p.m. ET) Although not ready to compete in last fall’s Breeders’ Cup, in contrast to his main rivals in Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull S. (G3) at Gulfstream […]
Smile Happy maintains individual favoritism in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Although he hasn’t run in two months, Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) winner Smile Happy remains the early favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]
Corniche takes them all the way in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
DEL MAR, Calif. — They say that anything can happen in a horse race, but every so often the results play out exactly how it looks on paper. […]
Five points to ponder: 2021 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is creating a sense of déjà vu about a few contenders. Will the similarities be verified and patterns renewed, or new paradigms be established? […]