Any thought that Shotgun Kowboy would get an uncontested lead in the Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park Saturday was quickly dashed by jockey Mike Smith aboard 1-2 race favorite Mor Spirit. Smith and his ...
A glance at the morning line odds makes it clear that Mor Spirit is the horse to beat in the Essex at 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. Trained by Bob Baffert, the son of Eskendereya makes his...
Pegram, Watson and Weitman’s Hoppertunity proved exactly why he’s a big fan favorite on Saturday with an impressive last-to-first victory in the $300,000 San Antonio Stakes (GI) at Santa Anita. Th...
Growing up, I am sure I wasn’t the only one who heard the expression “slow and steady wins the race” and heard the fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” ad nauseam from mother. After reviewing...
With all of the major pre-race workouts completed, the anticipation for the Kentucky Derby post position draw (Wednesday, 5:30 pm ET, NBC Sports Network) is all that’s left between handicappers and ...
In this video feature — don’t worry, it’s short and littered with gratuitous nudity — I dole out numerous Kentucky Derby betting nuggets and offer my top win contenders (short list) and win pr...
Since Saturday, a lot has gone on at Churchill Downs. Impressive moves were put forth by Gun Runner and Creator and Wood Memorial winner Outwork, Tampa Bay Derby hero Destin and Bob Baffert’s Mor Sp...
If one could create a “perfect storm” of a Kentucky Derby horse, there are five or six main components needed to come together at the same time to make a big score. My contention is that, this yea...
The $1 million Grade I Santa Anita Derby is scheduled as race eight of 12 at Santa Anita on Saturday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. PST. 10 contenders will vie for a trip to the Kentucky Derby in this nine-fur...
This Saturday will provide horseplayers with plenty of exciting stakes racing. In addition to the three big Kentucky Derby prep races — the Wood Memorial, the Bluegrass Stakes and the Santa Anita De...
