It’s been a different year, here in 2020 but we land in a familiar place where champions will be crowned. Friday brings us our Rising Stars and Saturday brings us our well-known champions. It will be an exciting two days of racing and we wish you the best of luck. Race #1 Picks: 1-6-9-4 #1 “Highly Motivated” just missed his first time out and then scored a decisive victory last time out. He looks sharp and ready. He will be…
As the world begins to emerge from the quarantine caused by COVID-19, we see horse racing as one of the leaders in finding a way to operate safely and healthy. This weekend we see the return of several major tracks including my home track of Churchill Downs. While opening day usually means the Derby is just about to happen, this year is unique and we will see a fall Derby for the first time. Until then, we enjoy what racing…
Welcome to Kentucky I mean Arkansas Derby day. It’s a beautiful day here in Kentucky and its looking good in Arkansas too. While I wish were were coming to live from Churchill Downs today, but Oaklawn is taking center stage instead. With more tracks opening in the coming weeks, horse racing is going to get a great infusion. In the mean time, we celebrate with those who are running and look forward to another set of horses etching their names…
Race 1 8-9-4 #8 Fast Recovery is a first time starter that has been lightening quick in the mornings comes from a barn that wins 13% with first timers. #9 Rivers of Lite was closing last time out in the mud and could improve today with that first start under his belt. #4 Wenyen drops down to maiden claiming in a barn that wins 33% of their starts at that level. Race 2 5-1-11 #5 Mutineer has second against similar…
In a world of social distancing and people trying to stay healthy at home, the sport of kings carries on to help us fill the void. While no crowds are gathered, we can still watch in delight as these magnificent thoroughbreds charge home with great aplomb. A mandatory payout day adds to the Floridian drama. Race 1 5-4-14-7 #5 Zabava has shown improving form in three straight and hit the money each time. With this race being her second off…
With most sporting events and leagues either cancelled or suspended, the sport of Kings continues on. While the stands might be empty, that will not distract our wonderful athletes. This an opportunity for this wonderful sport to shine while the world goes through a difficult time. The road to the Kentucky Derby continues through Arkansas today and 8 foes from different paths all collide. Race 1 2-6-9 #2 Ten Buds faded to third last time out but draws the rail…
We are 8 weeks away from the Kentucky Derby and there are three major prep races today. As the field continues to take shape, we have a great opportunity to learn more about our contenders today. Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs #7 Sole Volante won impressively in the SF Davis Stakes last time out and looks strong here today. #4 Chance It defeated Sole Volante when they met in January at Gulfstream Park. He has looked very sharp…
Today marks the entrance to the Kentucky Derby Championship races. 23 entrants split across two races are contending to pick up the needed points to enter the 2020 Kentucky Derby. The winners will pickup 50 points apiece. We also have a great stakes race full of Kentucky Oaks contenders. It is going to be a great day of racing down in Louisiana. Race 1 2-7-11-15 #2 Sweet N Salty Kiss won last time out gate to wire but was later…
With the calendar switching to February, we are down to a mere 13 weeks until the Kentucky Derby. Today provides our young contenders a great opportunity towards proving themselves game on that first Saturday of May. Robert B Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita #2 Thousand Words is another stand out from Bob Baffert. He won impressively last time out in the Los Alamitos Futurity. Look for him to step forward again today and stamp contender on his path to Kentucky….
Today kicks off the 2020 Kentucky Derby Trail in Louisiana. While 36 horses currently have at least 1 Derby point, the road really heats up as we have moved in to 2020. Several horses will come out of the blue to be Derby contenders and several others will be come household names. The roads all lead to Churchill Downs but today marks the first of step for several horses on the Louisiana path. Its a full card at Fair Grounds…