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Super Saturday wrap, II: Turf prep winners on upswing but internationals tough on Dubai World Cup night

Fri Mar 10 2017Kellie Reilly

Continued from Part 1 on the Super Saturday dirt preps The biggest upset of Super Saturday came in the first turf race, the Dubai City of Gold (G2), the stepping stone to the Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) . Postponed made history last year by be ...
Super Saturday wrap, I: Dirt prep winners worth opposing on Dubai World Cup night

Fri Mar 10 2017Kellie Reilly

As a general rule, winners on Super Saturday usually don’t repeat the feat in their respective races on Dubai World Cup night at Meydan. The exceptions fall into two categories – either obvious standouts, or horses peaking at the absolutely perfect t ...
Remington Park Kicks Off 2017 Quarter Horse Meet on Friday

Thu Mar 09 2017

The highly competitive jockey colony will include G. R. Carter, Jr., the  sport's all-time rider by wins; 2015 AQHA Champion jockey, Ricky Ramirez, veterans Larry Payne, Russel Hadley, Cody Smith, Berkley Packer and young talents, Ivan Carnero, Omar ...
Pompano Sunday Pickin’ from John Berry

Thu Mar 09 2017Chantal Variot

Sunday, March 12, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE – 1-6, 3-6 / PICK-5 -   1,3 w 6 w 2,4,7,9 w 1,3 w 2,6) 1-PART TIME…dips down to very amiable situation & drew well. Should be cozily close to strike in the lane. 3-NORTHERN COMPANION…should be tight ...
Spotlight on Mastery in San Felipe; Arrogate training splendidly toward Dubai

Thu Mar 09 2017TwinSpires Staff

By Dick Powell  It might be March 9 when this column is published but somehow, I don’t think we’ve seen the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner. At least, not yet. Last weekend did not help. In New York, heavily favored EL AREEB (Exchange R ...
This Week in the BARN

Thu Mar 09 2017Jason Beem

We had a fun week of shows on the Radio Network this week including speaking with a couple of trainers who have horses on the Derby trail.

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Power Plays, Fiery Features For Profit On The Precipice Of Season’s Big Series

Thu Mar 09 2017TwinSpires Staff

This week we present the last parade of personal features and exotic Power Plays because our official stakes-and-series features begin next week with “Levy” and Matchmaker series at Yonkers (March 17 and 18 th ). The Power Plays concept will a ...
Dover Downs and Yonkers Offer Plenty Next Two Nights

Thu Mar 09 2017Ted Black

Then two races later in the $27,500 Delaware Special, Emeritus Maximus (Yannick Gingras) will seek to continue his razor sharp form and third straight score in this class. Trained by Kyle Moore, Emeritus Maximus has won consecutive editions of the De ...
Contest Newsletter 3/10/2017

Thu Mar 09 2017Chantal Variot

$3,250 “BIG CAP” CONTESTS THIS SATURDAY FROM SANTA ANITA The weekend’s biggest Thoroughbred racing action is happening at Santa Anita, which has a stakes packed Saturday  race card featuring the Santa Anita Handicap (“Big” Cap) and the ...
Pompano Saturday Pickin’ from John Berry

Wed Mar 08 2017Chantal Variot

Saturday, March 11, 2017   RACE ONE (DOUBLE –  3-3, 3-4, 3-6, 7-3, 7-4, 7-6 / PICK-5 – 3,7 w 3,4,6 w 2,3 w 1,8 w 5)             7-GARLANDSANDPEARLS…will be on his motorbike when Hummer leaves. Compares very well against foes. 3-ZORWIJK ...
Kentucky Derby BRIS Speed Rating Report March 7: Gunnevera, J Boys Echo earn big numbers as favorites tumble

Tue Mar 07 2017James Scully

It was a tough weekend for favorites, with Irish War Cry and El Areeb relinquishing their status as top Kentucky Derby contenders via flops in the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Gotham (G3), respectively. Gunnevera and J Boys Echo emerged from the carn ...
Mucciolo’s Sophomore Spotlight Recap: Fountain of Youth, Gotham & John Battaglia Memorial

Tue Mar 07 2017John Mucciolo

Fountain of Youth (G2): Peacock Racing Stables’ GUNNEVARA was arguably the most impressive winner of the early prep season with a powerful last-to-first move over what I thought was a pretty decent field at Gulfstream Park. Trained by Antonio San ...
Pompano Wednesday Pickin’ from John Berry

Mon Mar 06 2017Chantal Variot

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 RACE ONE (DOUBLE – 3-1, 4-1, 8-1, 3-5, 4-5, 8-5 / PICK-5 -  3,4,8 w 1,5 w 3,4 w 7,8,10 w  2,4) 4-CAITLIN’S ROMANCE…pulled 5/16s out in last & showed excellent pace right to the finish. Sharp form now. 8-ROCKIN DES ...

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