Derby Dreams

There are three Kentucky Derby points races on Saturday. The Gotham, The Tampa Bay Derby, and The San Felipe all offer hope and the ever-important points to get into the gate on the First Saturday in May. Sure, these races...

On Saturday before we get to see some Derby hopefuls at Gulfstream we’ll get to see the inaugural Saudi Cup, as of today the richest horse race in the world. The USA has both a strong presence and a big...

Gulfstream Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 29 Davona Dale Stakes – Race 10 at Gulfstream Park – Post Time 3:59 PM Eastern Reluctant Bride is very intriguing here opening at 15/1. Favorites Spice is Nice and Tonalist’s Shape are...

Last week we saw two pretty good reasons to keep playing this game. I’ll be the first to say the sport has changed, beating it is tougher than ever, and we all know we have many issues to fix, but...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, February 22 Turf Dash Stakes – Race 6 at Tampa Bay Downs – Post Time 3:15 PM Eastern Of the three morning line favorites – Extragavant Kid (5/2), Justaholic (3/1) and Faction Cat (7/2),...

One of the most common mistakes I see handicappers make is assuming a horse will run similar or even exactly how they ran in their last start. Horses are not machines, and they don’t run the same every time they...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday, February 15 John B. Campbell Stakes – Race 4 at Laurel – Post Time 1:50 PM Eastern Wait for It is one of three horses who, combined, have the bulk of the probability to...

Today is the day. You proudly strut yourself to your favorite racetrack. You know your stuff and you’re sure of your picks. You know the odds and place your bets with confidence. The race begins, the anticipation builds, the finish...

A stab to me is not a shot in the dark or a play without some logic and reasoning behind it. It is when I go for one horse over some others I like because of a feeling, or something...