Will wilcard weekend yield clues

Fri Apr 19 2013Ed DeRosa

When Churchill Downs unveiled its new points system to determine who could start in the Kentucky Derby (in the event that more than 20 enter the race), the Coolmore Lexington, Derby Trial, and Illinois Derby were written off as prep races because of ...
Penultimate ‘Levy’ Splits; Winners’ Watch Ensues

Thu Apr 18 2013TwinSpires Staff

The George Morton Levy Series goes its final round this Saturday, April 20. This could present the most aggressive groups yet as the series’ characters engage in battles for berths in the final. This fifth week could offer some great prices in the o ...
TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon 04/17 by TwinSpires Radio | Blog Talk Radio

Wed Apr 17 2013Derek Simon

In the News & Notes segment, TwinSpires ’ Derek Simon and Brisnet 's Ed DeRosa discuss various Kentucky Derby contenders. In the Handicapping segment, Derek discusses "Key Race Ratings" and reveals which Kentucky Derby prep earned a pa ...
Cotolo’s Harness Review, News And Notes

Sun Apr 14 2013TwinSpires Staff

Once again this week, success is all about the horses-to-watch (H2W) list, with second-timers making up for some of the many that lost as first-, second- and-third public choices.   The Levy divisions at Yonkers on Saturday were won by choices ex ...
It's not the last chance, it's a big chance

Sat Apr 13 2013Ed DeRosa

Leg 2 of the Kentucky Derby Championship Series presented by TwinSpires.com concludes today, and while many have called it "the last chance" for three-year-olds to guarantee themselves a spot in the starting gate, that's really only because of wher ...
Is Pace Overrated?

Fri Apr 12 2013Derek Simon

(Click on image to enlarge) In fact, this was one of the big reasons I downgraded the chances of I’ll Have Another in last year’s Run for the Roses. In the “Cons” section of the 2012 Kentucky Derby Guide I produced for Brisnet.c ...

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Pounding Pacers Pursue Purses

Thu Apr 11 2013TwinSpires Staff

At Yonkers it is time for the fourth leg of divisions for the George Morton Levy Series this Saturday, April 13, as we try to beat the choices again as the older pacers lessen in numbers heading for the final in two weeks. Meanwhile, pacing mares ret ...
Bruno With The Works: Rydilluc In Focus

Wed Apr 10 2013Ed DeRosa

Bruno With The Works is Brisnet.com's latest product offering: A workout service for the top races throughout the country, including Keeneland, Oaks-Derby week at Churchill Downs, Triple Crown events, Saratoga, Del Mar, and the Breeders' Cup World ...
TwinSpires Horse Racing Podcast w/Derek Simon 04/10 by TwinSpires Radio | Blog Talk Radio

Wed Apr 10 2013Derek Simon

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Getting over a hump day hump at Keeneland imperative to multi-race success

Wed Apr 10 2013Ed DeRosa

As a Pick N player, the most important race today at Keeneland is not the featured seventh--an entry-level allowance worth $60,000--but the blue collar fifth--a starter allowance for $7,500 types worth $21,000. It's not the type of race that ...
Waiting for a star not to fall

Tue Apr 09 2013Ed DeRosa

On Monday night/Tuesday morning I dreamed that Team Valor International bought Verrazano because--according to the press release--founder and Chief Executive Officer Barry Irwin thinks the More Than Ready colt is the Messiah. I don't know what ...
Cotolo’s Harness Review, News And Notes

Sun Apr 07 2013TwinSpires Staff

The Levy legs at Yonkers on Saturday did not disappoint the public, as only one outsider at 5-1 was victorious. As predicted, the biggest choice, Something For Doc, was the only winner we delivered, ashamed with the win price of $2.10.    On Frid ...
Saturday, April 6, previews, picks, and jokes

Sat Apr 06 2013Ed DeRosa

If it's possible for American Thoroughbred racing to pack this much action into a weekend then I might as well do my part and pack as much as I can into this blog. If you're wondering why I'm blogging at 1 a.m. EDT after a full day at Keenel ...