Gary Barber’s Get Her Number earned an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) on November 7 with a three-parts of a length triumph in the $301,000 American Pharoah.
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Traditionally contested as the middle leg, the $1 million Preakness (G1) at PImlico will conclude the Triple Crown for the first time this year. The three-race series spans 13 weeks, instead of…
Tim Holland has a couple of plays for the closing day at Kentucky Downs, as well as picks for Canterbury Park, Remington Park, and Mountaineer.
With the rail out 40 feet for the third consecutive day, the turf was noticeably worn on Thursday. The surface played truer to profile, with the four shorter races favoring forward runners.
A challenging all-stakes Pick 5 at Kentucky Downs features big fields and a 14% takeout. I did not land on a single in the sequence, and will play against several potentially vulnerable…
Kentucky Downs offers an exciting product, with large and competitive turf races, and the Pick 4s are attractive with a 14% takeout. I like to build tickets around a single when possible,…
The action of the past week saw some stocks rise and some fall with respect to the Breeders’ Cup. Here’s our take on who’s hot and who’s not.
As one of the Authentic skeptics going into the Kentucky Derby (G1), I put my hand up for misjudging his ability to carry his high speed for the duration of the 1 1/4-mile classic.
The 146th running of Kentucky Derby comes down to two horses in my estimation, odds-on favorite Tiz the Law and probable second-choice Honor A. P. I tabbed Honor A. P. to win…
A day in the life of Kentucky Derby contender Tiz the Law by racing photographer Jamie Newell.
The $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks highlights a stakes-packed, 13-race program at Churchill Downs on Friday. I’ll start with the big race for fillies and give some thoughts on the undercard. Kentucky Oaks…
We’re talking Kentucky Derby for the entire show as Jason is joined by friends Jessica Paquette and Ryan Dickey to talk all about America’s most famous race. We discuss each contender and…