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Hollywood Turf Cup could be Flamboyant

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Flamboyant hasn’t won for 21 months, but his form is as good as any of his rivals in the 1 ½-mile Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar Nov. 24. The former French galloper won two consecutive graded stakes races at Santa Anita in early 2016. He hasn’t ...
Actress, Miss Sky Warrior dominate Comely Stakes

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Proven class is always worth following when trying to assess a race, and that’s what Miss Sky Warrior and Actress have in their favor in the 1 1/8-mile Comely Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies at Aqueduct Nov. 24. Actress has only won once in six s ...
Shapiro: Thanksgiving Day spot plays at Del Mar

Wed Nov 22 2017TwinSpires Staff

by SCOTT SHAPIRO For those looking for an occasional respite from family during the holiday Thursday afternoon, look no further than "Where the Turf Meets the Surf."   The final four days of the four-week Bing Crosby meeting at Del Ma ...
Scouting report for Pool 1 of 2018 Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Wed Nov 22 2017James Scully

The first of four Kentucky Derby Future Wager pools begins a four-day run on Thursday and bettors can choose from 23 individual interests or the rest of the field (#24). Future Wager pools originated in 1999 but November was added to the rotation p ...
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Good Magic

Wed Nov 22 2017TwinSpires Staff

Good Magic (Horsephotos.com) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Good Magic by Alastair Bull When a good 2-year-old’s sire and damsire both ran brilliantly in the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic , you’ve got to feel confident abou ...
Meadowlands hosts freshman and TVG finals on Saturday

Wed Nov 22 2017Ted Black

While many Americans will simply be looking to recover from a full day of feasting on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday and overzealous shopping on Black Friday, the Meadowlands will offer four lucrative TVG finals for two-year-olds of both gaits and gend ...

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Responsibleforlove set for Red Carpet

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Third at grade one level on her last racecourse outing, Responsibleforlove should appreciate the drop in class when she contests the 1 3/8-mile Red Carpet Handicap (G3) on the Del Mar turf Nov. 23. Responsibleforlove was less than a length behind th ...
Dude has another crack at Fall Highweight Handicap

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Defeated in a close finish in the Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) last year, the seemingly ageless Stallwalkin’ Dude is out to make amends in 2017. The 7-year-old gelding was just nabbed near the line last year by Heaven’s Runway, to whom he was conce ...
Copper set to be Shining in River City Handicap

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Shining Copper heads to Churchill Downs this Thanksgiving to seek his first graded stakes victory in the 1 1/8-mile River City Handicap (G3) on turf. The Irish-bred was one of the better turf gallopers in 2015, finishing fourth in the United Nations ...
Faithfully, Money'soncharlotte head Falls City Handicap

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Denied twice in California this year, Faithfully heads east to search for her first graded stakes triumph in the Falls City Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day. The Smart Strike filly stepped up to stakes company for the first time ...
Thanksgiving could be Chublicious

Wed Nov 22 2017Alastair Bull

Thursday is a day for giving thanks, and for the six-furlong Thanksgiving Handicap Stakes at Fair Grounds. So which runner can give you extra reason to be thankful courtesy of a wise investment? On a day where tasty food is part of the celebration, ...
EXTRA: Fear The Dragon Returns For Progress Pace Elim At Dover

Wed Nov 22 2017TwinSpires Staff

Normal 0 On Wednesday, Nov. 23, Dover Downs presents a solo elim to decide the final field for the Hap Hansen Progress Pace. The Brian Brown-trained pacer that led the division, as this blog forecasted at the beginning of this ...
Powell: Always Dreaming deserving of three-year-old title

Tue Nov 21 2017TwinSpires Staff

by DICK POWELL I don't make up my mind on any Eclipse Award votes since I wait for all the major stakes races to still be run. Yes, the Breeders' Cup carries extraordinary weight as many divisions are decided on the track, but that doesn't alway ...

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