by Ed Meyer 2q161j
After the Toyota Bluegrass and the Arkansas Derby, I have come out with a few thoughts. With all due respect; you can keep Santiva, Brilliant Speed, Uncle Mo, Elite Alex, Anthony’s Cross, Silver Medallion, Sway Away, The Factor, Comma to the Top, and Pants on Fire. Some won’t have enough earnings, and this is the […]
Do you when Keeneland had that fast, speed favoring, dirt course? If you got on the lead, the race was for place. But, with poly track being installed, many trainers look elsewhere to prep to get ready for the dirt. This is no dig in any way against Keeneland. It is the preferred method […]
When the Arkansas Derby runs on Saturday, I think we will have what I like to call the “false positive.” We will see a very nice runner, The Factor, whose style does not fit Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. Martin Garcia is teaming up with Bob Baffert, and they do extremely good […]
Many fans over the years have called into question the use of medication in racing. When a group with mega-clout, such as The Jockey Club, steps up to mic and s race day medication elimination, the winds of change are at gale-force and rising. In Europe, the runners have hay, oats, and water. The efforts […]
The Arkansas Derby could be called the Rebel Stakes II with six runners from the runner-up through the seventh-place finisher seeking a reversal of fortune against the winner — The Factor. The son of War Front is indeed the main factor in the $1 million Grade 1 on Saturday at Oaklawn Park, where on March […]
Rare is it to find me wanting to do some small track wagering this early in the week. I have an itch, and Beulah Park in Columbus, Ohio has the scratch. Beulah Park Race #1 – #4 British Banker (2-1) He is ridden by a (24%) rider, and trained by national win player Joe Woodard […]
For the fans of Uncle Mo, please do not make any reservations for the Golden Gate Bridge just yet. For the many loyal fans, don’t sell your stock just yet. Sometimes in racing, just like the song says, “you can’t always get you want; you get what you need.” I it, I lost my pick-4 tickets. I […]
Injuries and upsets in major preps have muddled my list of Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders. Here’s the revised lineup from the bottom to the new No. 1: Stay Thirsty: The Gotham winner flopped in the Florida Derby, but the son of Bernardini wasn’t the only stakes winner to stub his hoof this spring. He […]
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No, not your favorite baseball team….. It is Keeneland time! For racing fans, it is like going to the circus and riding all the rides at the amusement park. It does not get any better, and lets jump right in and fire away! Keeneland Race #1 #1 Gentlemans Code & 1A Everyday Dave – They […]
To some it may be the end of “March Madness” or the first pitch of opening day. But for me, it is when the Dogwoods come in bloom and the horses make their way to the paddock at Keeneland. This is the 75th anniversary of heaven falling on earth, and it only lasts for 15 […]
