If you have ever tried to handicap the Road to the Kentucky Derby, you already know the truth: New Orleans can make smart people look dumb in public. The Fair Grounds prep series (Lecomte, Risen Star, Louisiana Derby) is one of the most reliable pipelines to Churchill Downs, but it is also a place w...
Understanding the Stakes of the 2026 Las Cienegas at Santa Anita Santa Anita Park sets the stage for one of the most specialized turf sprints on the Southern California calendar. The 2026 Las Cienegas Stakes brings together a seasoned group of older fillies and mares, each tested over the uniquely d...
Understanding the Stakes of the 2026 San Vicente at Santa Anita Southern California racing wastes no time getting serious, and the San Vicente Stakes is where the three-year-old sprint division starts sorting itself out. Run at seven furlongs on the dirt, this Grade 2 event has long been a proving g...
The High-Stakes Illusion of the Points Leaderboard The road to the Run for the Roses represents a grueling tactical battle that extends far beyond the final furlong. While casual observers fixate on the current Kentucky Derby leaderboard, professional handicappers look for the "Points Paradox." This...
The High-Stakes Psychology of the Three-Year-Old Thoroughbred Horse racing enthusiasts often focus exclusively on speed figures and pedigree, yet they overlook the most volatile element of the sport: the equine mind. We must remember that the contenders on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard are essentia...
Jockey Juan Hernandez is seeking a fifth consecutive victory in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita on Saturday when the jockey climbs aboard Buetane for trainer Bob Baffert, who has won this race a record 14 times. Buetane is the 6-5 morning-line favorite in the 7-furlong test for 3...
The Genetic Blueprint of a Champion The road to the First Saturday in May begins long before the starting gate snaps open at Churchill Downs. For the astute gambler, the journey starts in the breeding sheds of Lexington, Kentucky. Currently, the industry is buzzing about Further Ado, a striking son ...
"The Great Race Place" prepares for a high-stakes tripleheader this weekend as Santa Anita Park hosts a sensational lineup of Graded and Listed events. Horse racing fans and handicappers are focusing their attention on Arcadia, California, as the winter-spring meet continues to showcase the premier ...
The Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3), postponed on New Year’s Eve at Santa Anita due to rain now set for Thursday, traces its origins to its inauguration as the San Gorgonio Handicap in 1968. It was initially run as a sprint over approximately 6 1/2 furlongs on the downhill turf course, and a horse n...
The Eddie Logan Stakes is named in honor of the beloved shoeshine guy also known as “The Foot Man.’’ Logan worked at the track for more than 70 years, starting in the 1930s, and became a fixture of Santa Anita’s culture until his passing in 2009. The race was renamed from the Hill Rise Stake...
The High-Stakes Quest for the Roses Reaches a Fever Pitch The road to the legendary blanket of roses is rarely a straight line. As of January 5th, the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" has officially transitioned into its most volatile chapter. The shift from the juvenile circuit to the three-year-old ca...
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