Potential wet track a variable in wide-open Lecomte
As was the case at Oaklawn Park earlier this week for the Smarty Jones, there’s a strong possibility of an off track for the next Kentucky Derby (G1) prep on the schedule. That would be […]
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Hemsworth, Cavil give Godolphin solid one-two punch in Mucho Macho Man
The reported cancellation of the Hutcheson (G3) due to a lack of interest leaves just four stakes scheduled for Gulfstream Park on Saturday, but also robs the Miami-area track of one of its oldest fixtures […]
2016 Eclipse Award selections: California Chrome gets nod in Horse of the Year race
Eclipse Award ballots are due by January 3 and Horse of the Year wasn’t an easy choice for me. It’s a two-horse race between the top finishers from the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), Arrogate and […]
2016 Eclipse Award choices generally not so tough
With the knowledge that waiting for Mind Your Biscuits and Constellation (or others for that matter) to become nominal Grade 1 winners later in the day would make absolutely no difference — zero, zilch, nada […]