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Elkhorn Stakes – Race 9 at Keeneland – Post Time 5:16 PM Eastern My contention in these marathon races on turf, like this 12 furlong Elkhorn Stakes, is that even on slow fractions, if three horses all need the lead...
The Lexington is the last chance to earn any points for the Kentucky Derby. The field of 11 that is scheduled to go is competitive. None of the horses look like the top Derby contenders but plenty can happen between...
Frank Y Whitely Stakes – Race 7 at Laurel Park – Post Time 3:57 PM Eastern Disco Pharoah sticks out in this seven horse stakes field, in spite of the fact four others are entering the race off wins. Returning...
We all saw the Blue Grass, Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby last Saturday. As usual the trips horses received impacted the outcomes. We all see things differently and have differing takes on races and trips. Replays are so crucial...
Shakertown Stakes – Race 8 at Keeneland – Post Time 4:30 PM Eastern Barraza is a horse who didn’t try sprinting on grass until last October and who has won ALL FOUR turf sprints since then, in three of them...
Did you ever come up with a horse in a race because you just did not like anyone else? That is exactly what happened to me in the Florida Derby this year. I went through the field, the pace set...
Gulfstream Park Oaks – Race 12 at Gulfstream Park – Post Time 5:17 PM Eastern I think either heavy morning line favorite Kathleen O (4 to 5) or Catiche (6 to 1) can win this year’s Gulfstream Park Oaks. I...
The Dubai World Cup has come a long way since its inception. There have been some great editions, and some really good horses have won it. We have seen both favorites and long shots as well as participation from all...
