The Blue Grass Stakes 2024
There is just something about the spring meet at Keeneland. With three, no pun intended, important three-year-old races on Saturday it just made sense to go after the 11-horse field in the Blue Grass. No question this is a competitive renewal with implications about who will stake their claims to being among the top sophomores […]
The Florida Derby 2024
Eleven three-year-olds are scheduled to go in the Grade 1 mile and an eighth Florida Derby. The race is not only an important 100-point Derby prep but the staple of the Gulfstream Park Championship meet. It is only fitting South Florida winter based two-year-old champion Fierceness is the headliner. He should go off a well […]
Key Races & Bets for Saturday March 30th, 2024
Ghostzapper Stakes (Grade 3) – Race 7 at Gulfstream -Post Time 2:26 PM Eastern Top Contenders: Lure Him In, Mbagnick, Tumbarumba, Steal Sunshine YES, there are four win and exacta contenders listed in an eight horse field. HOWEVER, with it being highly likely Steal Sunshine and Tumbarumba, the one-two finishers in the Grade 2 Gulfstream […]
Spot Plays for Saturday March 23rd, 2024
At Santa Anita the Grade 3 San Luis Rey drew only five to race the mile and a half. Of the five only Balladeer has early speed, and he also goes second off the lay-off. Despite a clear pace advantage and a projection that puts him lengths in front he is likely the third choice […]
Key Races & Bets for Saturday March 23rd, 2024
Beyond the Wire Stakes – Race 8 at Laurel -Post Time 4:02 PM Eastern Top Contender: Determined Driver Determined Driver finished second in the similar Wide Country Stakes four weeks ago, three-quarters of a length from the winner and a bit more than a length over the third place finisher. The winner (Miss Harriett) does […]