by Ed Meyer 2q161j
As spring was ushered in with the 15-day meeting at Keeneland racecourse, players from around the country counted each ing race, as they went by so quickly. It was wet this season, and the action in the bluegrass vanished into the cool Kentucky rain. I made it down to see the splendor. It was one of the rare sunny […]
Scores of upsets in major preps and injuries have muddled my Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders. But here’s my final list from the bottom to the top: Stay Thirsty: Although the son of Bernardini ran poorly in the Florida Derby, he did defeat Wood Memorial victor Toby’s Corner in the Gotham. On April 24, he […]
We all have heard this so many times. It applies to your neighbor listening to his 80’s cassettes, or that crazy person who sits in the next cubicle and speaks so loud into the phone that it can be heard in the parking lot. But, when you hear that Tom Durkin’s golden tones will not […]
There have been more jinxes associated with the Kentucky Derby than I care to recall. But there have been memorable curses snapped during the 21st Century worth mentioning. One of the more discussed horse jinxes ended in 2007 when Street Sense became the first 2-year-old champion to capture the Derby since Spectacular Bid in ’79. […]
This week we will begin to hear all sorts of Derby info. Some will be good and some will be disappointing. It happens each year, and this one should be no different. Where there were yearlings romping in fields a few years ago, there were great hopes on many farms. As the managers watched with […]
Nothing like a free selection to get you thinking about racing. Here a few runners that really caught my eye, and be sure to check them against the tier levels to find your value for the weekend. Aqueduct Race #9 – #5 – Rattlesnake Bridge ( 6-1) Lezcano in the irons, and […]
Upsets galore in the major preps have played havoc with my Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders. You can count the number of favorites that scored in key preps on one hand. How the 3-year-olds work at Churchill Downs before the first Saturday in May will determine my final standings from the bottom to the top: […]
I am really starting to put things together in my noggin about what my tickets will look like. You will start hearing all sorts of “ins and outs.” Rosie will be the first woman in the Derby since Rosemary, and Shane Sellers may make it back to the spotlight if Twinspired gets in. This is better […]
On our weekly radio show, we have made with some big names in racing. Two weeks ago it was Rosie Napravnik, last week it was Julien Leparoux. This week it’s the trainer of Pants on Fire, Kelly Breen. Rosie gave us a glimpse of a possible history mount as she will be the first […]
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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won five times, finished second twice and ran third five times since Jan. 23. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct Autumnlady: Raced more […]
