by Greg Melikov 4b675f
The 59th Gotham Stakes on Saturday has attracted a full field of 3-year-olds, including stakes winners Hansen, King and Crusader, Battle Hardened and Pretension. Hansen, the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champ, will attempt to rebound from his runner-up performance in Gulfstream Park’s Holy Bull during which he almost fell breaking from the gate. The son […]
Here’s my updated ranking of the Top 10 Kentucky Derby contenders from bottom to top Dave Letterman’s style: Gemologist: The Todd Pletcher trainee boasts two of his three triumphs at Churchill Downs. The son of Tiznow has the same connections as Super Saver, who captured the ’10 Derby. Next start: Oaklawn Park’s Rebel on March […]
I was reading a little ditty about the Breeders’ Cup winner Hansen. It is a feel good story for horse owners. His owner is Dr. Kendall Hansen, and he has a big barn of two runners. His stark white colt by Tapit is eye-catching. When he won by a scary 1/2 length at Churchill Downs in […]
This weekend many eyes will be on Florida. There will be some questions that get answered one way or the other, and horseplayers will have a better glimpse of who goes on and who falls behind a bit. But, in the meantime we can buckle down and take our shot this weekend. Gulfstream Park […]
The 66th running of the Fountain of Youth Stakes may turn out to be a two-horse battle at Gulfstream Park. Undefeated Algorithms, who debuted at Belmont last June with a five-furlong sprint victory by more than five lengths, is going for his fourth straight triumph; his second at the South Florida track. The son of […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won 11 times, finished second four times and ran third twice since Jan. 16. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. AQUEDUCT Greeley’s Law: Chased […]
Ted was the kinda guy who always had a smile, or a kind word. He would help you long before he would do for himself. He started working in security so long ago; I don’t think they had invented flashlights yet. But even in the darkness he always shined bright. To extinguish the light he brought […]
I have worked at tracks for years. There was a big player who would fit the category of a whale. They said, “you would never break him as he had so much money.” We’ll call him “Big Daddy” as to not insult anyone. He loved to play horses, and bet football. Everyday I would walk […]
With every ing week the races will get a little bit better. This weekend is no exception, and before you make your first wager, take a look at the E-Z Win Forms to get the scoop on the best way to capture the elusive value all players seek. Golden Gate Race #8 – The El […]
Who says there is no such thing as a free lunch? Here are a few runners on Thursday that deserve a really hard look before making your final decisions. I am on a mission, and let’s get on the bus and go in for the big score and build a bankroll for the weekend. Fair […]
