Archive for May, 2012 1b3l68

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Bodemeister 6r4fy

by Horstradamus 1rn4f

posted on May 2, 2012 in No Comments >>

  Empire Maker–Untouched Talent Trainer:  Bob Baffert Jockey:  Mike Smith Owner:  Zayat Stables Record:  4 – 2 – 2 – 0 Earnings:  $704,800 Last Race:  Arkansas Derby, 1st       After posting a dominating win in the Arkansas Derby last time out and whispers began circulating of being made the early Derby favorite, critics of […]

Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch, May 2012 1vm47

by Greg Melikov

posted on May 1, 2012 in No Comments >>

Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, finished second twice and ran third three times since March 17. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. BELMONT Escape Artist: […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Union Rags 11i5

by Horstradamus

posted on May 1, 2012 in No Comments >>

  Dixie Union–Tempo Trainer:  Michael Matz Jockey:  Julien Leparoux Owner:  Chadds Ford Stable Record:  6 – 4 – 1 – 1 Earnings:  $1,198,800 Last Race:  Florida Derby, 3rd         This Michael Matz trainee has never finished off the board in six races.  He may not be very quick out of the gate, […]

Green is Gold 4b683q

by Ed Meyer

posted on May 1, 2012 in No Comments >>

Each year, I await a package in the mail. It comes from a gent who is a real racing fan. You will see him at the big events, and he even married his bride at the Breeders’ Cup. You could say he kinda enjoys the races. This labor of love has been ed from his late father […]

2012 Kentucky Derby Spotlight: Daddy Long Legs 2v5xu

by Horstradamus

posted on May 1, 2012 in No Comments >>

  Scat Daddy–Dreamy Maiden Trainer:  Aidan O’Brien Jockey:  Colm O’Donoghue Owner:  Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor Record:  5 – 3 – 0 – 0 Earnings:  $1,308,752 Last Race:  UAE Derby, 1st     Churchill Downs was not kind to Daddy Long Legs last November in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, where he was […]