And we’re off on the road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby. Yes, more than a dozen Derby point qualifiers are in the books, with more than a dozen to go before moving on to the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs. The results of the early prep races have given bettors and casual racing […]...
The Road to the Roses Begins in the Frost As the winter chill settles over North American racetracks, the heat intensifies in the race for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. We currently stand at a critical juncture in the racing calendar where the "boys" separate themselves from the "men." The transition fr...
The Strategic Power of Kentucky Derby Futures Markets Early birds catch more than just the worm in horse racing; they catch life-changing prices. When you dive into Kentucky Derby futures, you are not just betting on a horse; you are investing in a dream before the public inflation hits. Historical ...
Understanding the Winter Pivot in Thoroughbred Racing The road to the First Saturday in May does not begin in April; it intensifies in the cold transition between December and January. Experienced handicappers recognize this period as the "Breakout Window," where raw two-year-old talent transforms i...
Steve Asmussen trained three Horses of the Year – Curlin (2007, 2008), Rachel Alexandra (2009), and Gun Runner (2017). On Saturday, the Fair Grounds will run the fifth edition of the 1 1/16-mile Gun Runner Stakes, an early prep for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1). The ungraded, $100,000 race offers ...
Tappan Street and Poster, two promising 3-year-olds sidelined by injury before the Kentucky Derby (G1), are ready to race again at Gulfstream Park. Tappan Street, winner of the Florida Derby (G1) in March, sustained a condylar fracture of his right front leg while training for the Derby and returns ...
The Precision of Pacing in the Run for the Roses Sharp horseplayers understand that the Kentucky Derby represents more than just a test of stamina; it serves as a mathematical puzzle where seconds and fifths of a second dictate the outcome. To master Kentucky Derby betting, you must look beyond the ...
Setting the Stage for the 2025 Gun Runner Stakes Welcome to the most exciting time of the year for racing enthusiasts, where the promise of the Triple Crown season begins to materialize in the heart of New Orleans. The 2025 Gun Runner Stakes, a vital prep race on the official Road to the Kentucky De...
The Road to the Kentucky Derby Starts in Oklahoma The spotlight of the racing world shifts to Oklahoma City as Remington Park prepares to host its signature event, the $300,000 Remington Springboard Mile. This race serves as a critical juncture for two-year-olds looking to secure their spot in the s...
“You have to be in it to win it” is one of the oldest adages in horse racing. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has always taken that proverb to heart. Case in point: the $300,000 Springboard Mile on Saturday night at Remington Park. Asmussen sends out three of the 12 runners in the race [&hel...
There are no specific criteria to decide a year’s best stakes races because betting on horses is as subjective as it gets. This solitary pursuit intrigues millions around the world, mingling analysis, anticipation, disappointment, and, every so often, exultation. Often, the races that stand out ar...
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