The five reasons things that could lead to I’ll Have Another losing

June 6, 2012

No matter how you’ll wager, or what you’re expecting out of the Belmont Stakes, the race still has to be run.  A mighty test stands between I’ll Have Another and racing immortality, as he looks to move into the most elite company our great game possesses.  We are familiar with his talent and the reasons [...]

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Time to stop, notice “big race Dale”

May 30, 2012

Earlier last decade, Bob Stoops gained a reputation as the coach of the Oklahoma Sooners for having his team ready to perform at its best in big games.  For that reason, he earned the moniker of ”Big game Bob.”  Racing seems to have a new “big race” trainer, and it is none other than Dale Romans. [...]

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Memorial Day Graded Stakes Bonanza

May 27, 2012

Memorial Day brings about one of the best races of the year, the Metropolitan Handicap, and this year’s rendition is nothing short of spectacular.  Here’s my analysis of the four graded stakes races.  Complete analysis for the full card can be found here. Race 7, The GII Sands Point 1. SOMALI LEMONADE        2. REGALO MIA       [...]

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Rules/Myths of the Belmont

May 23, 2012

The longest tenured of the Triple Crown races, known to racing fans as the “Test of the Champion” is just over two weeks away.  For the 143rd time the Belmont Stakes will be conducted, as 3YOs aspiring for Classic glory will go once around America’s largest dirt oval.  The story of the event is I’ll [...]

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Preakness Day Stakes Selections

May 19, 2012

Happy Preakness Day!  Here are my thoughts on the stakes races that will be contested today at Old Hilltop!  Best of luck! Race 3, The G3 Gallorette Handicap, Post Time: 11:30 EDT #3 ZAGORA was dreadful last time out, but that had everything to do with her receiving an overly patient ride in a slow-paced [...]

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5 things to consider when handicapping the Preakness

May 17, 2012

The 2nd jewel of racing’s Triple Crown is just hours away, with 11 horses slated to contest the Preakness Stakes.  Though it is nowhere near as competitive as the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness offers a good opportunity for bettors with a smaller budget, as there are simply very few win contenders on paper.  Here are [...]

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10 things to know about Preakness 137

May 9, 2012

The Preakness is days away, as Kentucky Derby 138 is in the books.  In an effort to begin to think about handicapping the 2nd jewel of racing’s Triple Crown, here are 10 things to know about the 137th Preakness. 1.) No matter how what viewpoint you take, Bodemeister was lengths the best in the Derby.  [...]

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Derby Day Graded Stakes Selections

May 5, 2012

Happy Kentucky Derby day!  As of 8:37 AM EDT, the main track at Churchill Downs is sloppy and the turf course is rated good.  Heavy overnight rain dumped over an inch of rain.  What we do know is that the main track at Churchill dries as quickly as any course in the country, so there’s [...]

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Handicapping Kentucky Derby 138

May 3, 2012

Why is it that we wait all spring for the Kentucky Derby? There are a number of answers to that question, but one of the foremost is that it presents the greatest wagering opportunity of the year.  It features the largest field of a flat race run in this country and features the largest pools [...]

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The 7 things to watch for at Belmont Park

April 23, 2012

The lengthy Aqueduct fall-winter-spring stand is over.  New York racing shifts to Belmont Park on Friday for a 56 day meet that will be highlighted by the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes.  In an effort to be ready for what you will encounter as a fan and bettor at Belmont, let’s take a look [...]

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