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The 65th Fountain of Youth (FOY) features promising 3-year-old horses from stakes winners to talented runners stepping up in class in the Grade 2 on Saturday. Four of the past dozen winners in Gulfstream Park’s second oldest stakes race scored in the Florida Derby: Quality Road, 2009; Scat Daddy, ’07; High Fly, ’05; and Vicar, […]
Ten sophomores square off in Saturday’s $300,000 Risen Star Stakes, led by Rogue Romance, the morning line 3-1 favorite. The colt, who raced exclusively on turf before finishing third in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs, has been training at Gulfstream Park since the first of the year. Rogue Romance, who breaks from […]
By the many blogs and stories over the years, you know that I really enjoy playing in contests. The people you meet, and the common reason for being there, is enough to excite the calmest of players. Over the years, I have asked questions and polled my fellow players about preparing for Vegas. They have their […]
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won six times, finished second six times and ran third eight times since Jan. 7. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct The Fed […]
We better react, and not wait until it is too late. For the longest time, we have heard about the sport of racing dying on the vine, but as they say in football… After further review, I think the message that the sport of kings is dead has been greatly exaggerated….. Paul Moran wrote another great […]
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I was reading Bill Finley’s article from ESPN.com, and I am starting to wonder what the hell is going on in racing…. I always will hope for the best, but the light at the end of the tunnel may be a sign that says “turn around here.” First thing this morning, I was greeted with […]
Tapizar is attempting to become the first winner of the $100,000 Sham to repeat in the $250,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes — one of three Saturday races on the Road to the Roses. While the Sham is only 11 years old, the Santa Catalina Stakes, renamed in 2007 for the prominent racehorse owner that ed […]
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Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov, should do well next time out. These thoroughbreds won seven times, finished second four times and ran third five times since Jan. 5. They’re worth considering when developing your wagering strategy for online betting or at your favorite track. Aqueduct Opus A: […]
Monday in the “Big Easy” should be a rainy day. It was nasty last night, and Delta even had an ugly track. I think Noah should head on down and start on the Ark….. But, before we make other plans, how about some winners at FG? Fair Grounds – Monday Race #1 – #3 Howiteel […]
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I have had the opportunity to speak with many riders through our Internet radio show. I have known many, but the interview sessions and off-air talk has enlightened me greatly. The weight issue that riders fight is one that can bring the toughest of athletes to their knees. For me to lose 6 lbs would […]
