Trainer Mark Casse is on a winning roll in Kentucky Derby prep races at Oaklawn Park. And for good measure, the Hall of Famer also saddled the winner of a Kentucky Oaks prep at Oaklawn – his 3-year-old filly Search Party captured the $300,000 Martha Washington Stakes early on Friday’s card befor...
The Strategic Shift in 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting The road for the Roses officially enters its most dangerous phase this February. While casual fans fixate on the smaller 20-point preps happening this weekend, like the Sam F. Davis or the Robert B. Lewis, professional syndicates and sharp bettors f...
The Hunt for Longshot Value Begins in Tampa The Road to the Kentucky Derby officially shifts its focus to the Gulf Coast this Saturday. While the racing world often fixates on the flashy million-dollar prep races in California or South Florida, savvy investors look toward Tampa Bay Downs for the rea...
Mastering the art of the "paddock look" separates the recreational bettor from the professional analyst. This skill becomes exponentially more valuable during the winter meet at Oaklawn Park, where unpredictable Arkansas weather often forces race delays or cancellations. When a trainer targets a spe...
Horse racing enthusiasts and bettors are circling February 7, 2026, on their calendars as Tampa Bay Downs prepares to host the 46th running of the Sam F. Davis Stakes. This Grade 3 event serves as a pivotal stepping stone on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering qualifying points to the top finis...
The Prestige of the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita Park The eyes of the thoroughbred world fixate on Santa Anita Park this weekend as the 2026 Robert B. Lewis Stakes takes center stage. This Grade 3 event represents a critical junction on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering a total of 42...
Four California-based fillies seeking spots in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) on May 1, including champion and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Super Corredora -- are set for Sunday’s $100,000 Las Vírgenes Stakes at Santa Anita. The filly feature is one of three major preps in California with...
The Road to the 152nd Run for the Roses Begins Here Horse racing enthusiasts across the globe currently fixate their attention on the most critical stretch of the winter prep season. As we approach the first Saturday in May, the quest for qualifying points intensifies, transforming the leaderboard i...
The Trainer Dominance Angle: Why Bob Baffert Rules February Bob Baffert possesses a unique ability to peak his horses exactly when the Kentucky Derby prep races begin to offer meaningful points and prestige. This weekend, he sends out a formidable contingent across two states, targeting the Southwes...
The Return of Championship Racing to Oaklawn Park The 2026 Southwest Stakes serves as a pivotal turning point for every three-year-old with dreams of wearing the roses in Louisville. As a Grade 3 fixture with a $1 million purse, this race does more than just offer a massive payday; it distributes 42...
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