Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:12

Andrew Beyer: Ova Charged's 113 was not overestimated

Barbara D. Livingston
Ova Charged wins Sunday's Page Cortez Stakes at Fair Grounds, earning a 113 Beyer Speed Figure.

The calculations that produce Beyer Speed Figures will occasionally produce a result that defies common sense. If a figure looks impossibly high — higher than horses in the field have ever run — we may conclude that it is an aberration, possibly caused by a sudden change in the speed of the racing surface. In such a case we will override the data and substitute a figure that is consistent with the horses' previous form.

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 09:04

Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of March 28, 2024

Vassar Photography/Ronnie Wackerly
Clovisconnection was third in a recent Cal-bred stakes but galloped out in front.

PRANCINGTHRUPARIS
Trainer: Peter Eurton
Last race: March 22, 2nd
Finish: 4th by 6
Beyer: 53
Odds-on in Cal-bred allowance for 3-year-old fillies, she stumbled and was away dead last, inside trip in fourth, steadied three-eighths, battled into lane, tired. Horrible trip, toss race.

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 15:49

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Bustin Bay can repeat on short rest in Biogio’s Rose

Aqueduct | Race 7 | Post Time 4:31 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 16:16

Coast to Coast Pick 5 play for Saturday, March 23, 2024

Lauren King/Coglianese Photos
Johnany won her maiden last out at Gulfstream Park with an 85 Beyer Speed Figure.

SA RACE 3: WHAT A DUDE was gelded during his time off and could be rejuvenated as he plunges to below the price for which he was last claimed with blinkers removed for this $25,000 nonwinners-of-two tilt. Leading trainer Doug O’Neill’s go-to rider, Antonio Fresu, takes over on the son of Hard Spun who has been working right along. I’M A LUCKY MAN just missed two back in an identical spot under Kazushi Kimura and is dropping off a flat fourth in a $50,000 starter/optional claimer. (2)

Thu, 03/21/2024 - 15:07

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Horse Be With You stretches back out to best distance

Aqueduct | Race 7 | Post Time 4:31 p.m. (ET)

Wed, 03/20/2024 - 16:12

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Bustin Shout ready for step up in class

Aqueduct | Race 8 | Post Time 5:02 p.m. (ET)
 

Tue, 03/19/2024 - 09:26

Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of March 21, 2024

PERFECT IN GRAY
Trainer
: John Sadler
Last race: March 15, 5th
Finish: 1st by 7 3/4
Beyer: 67
First-time starter crushed $50,000 maiden-claiming Cal-bred fillies. Sped to lead, opened up in lane, won with plenty left. Claimed by Sadler from Steve Knapp, fits in starter allowance.

Sat, 03/16/2024 - 19:09

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: F F Rocket can rebound off the claim back

Aqueduct | Race 6 | Post Time 4:00 p.m. (ET)

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 16:25

Saturday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Gentleman Joe can continue upward trajectory for Jacobson

Aqueduct | Race 8 | Post Time 5:02 p.m. (ET) 

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 15:18

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Everlys Girl can rebound with a clean start

Aqueduct | Race 3 | Post Time 2:20 p.m. (ET)