Dan Illman

The underrated rivalry between female stars BLIND LUCK and HAVRE DE GRACE is expected to continue at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.  Add in THE FACTOR's two-turn debut in the Rebel Stakes and you have another fascinating weekend of racing action.  For what they're worth, here are some opinions: INSIDE INFORMATION STAKES - RACE 10 - GULFSTREAM:

Today's HandiGambling 225 exercise is the seventh race at Gulfstream, a maiden special weight for 3-year-old fillies at one mile on the turf.

It is easy for racing fans, and the media, to substitute hyperbole for unbiased analysis of our equine performers.  That being said, after seeing Uncle Mo up close at Gulfstream Park, one thought stuck in my mind: Uncle Mo is the picture of class. 

Today's HandiGambling 224 exercise is the fifth race at Santa Anita, a 'n2x' allowance with a $62,500 optional claiming tag at nine furlongs on the turf. 

dan, when u get a chance plz weigh in on the "big cap flap" as formblog and other's dfr writer's r doing. l would like 2 hear your thought's on the steward's decision. thx VQ The final two furlongs of the Santa Anita Handicap resembled a demolition derby.