Although Capo Bastone is accomplished – having twice recorded a pair of thirds in Grade 1 races, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – he lacks early speed, and his speed figures suggest he is not as good as one would think for a horse with his resume.
Michael Hammersly's A's, B's, and C's for the Pick 4 on the Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 race card, which includes the El Camino Real Derby.
Teaks North had an easy trip when he led all the way in the Sunshine Millions Turf last time out, and he faces tougher company in the Mac Diarmida, but he has improved dramatically back to near career-best form in the Sunshine Millions in his second start off an 11-month absence.
It was the last race on a sleepy Thursday at Santa Anita. Trainer Peter Miller quietly hoped his undistinguished first-time starter would attract no attention. He was looking to cash.
You know what would really help make this whole Kentucky Derby puzzle easier to understand – if the trainers of the contenders would actually run their horses. It is like trying to solve a mystery without knowing the characters.
The first round of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager featured 23 leading 3-year-olds, but there are plenty of gems lurking on the periphery. One of them is Cerro, a colt from the connections that brought you 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom.
Michael Hammersly's weekly "Trip Notes" report, which includes graded stakes races for the previous weekend. This edition includes the 2013 Donn Handicap and Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap.
I have no problem giving my wife a dozen roses, and some type of gift as well for Valentine's Day, but doesn’t she realize that my holiday, my big day, comes four days before hers? Pool 1 of the Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Future Wager closes at 6 p.m. Eastern on Sunday.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday February 9th, 2013 from Bob Fierro & Jay Kilgore.
For those who want to bet the field in Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, or simply want to hedge a little by playing some tickets in the wagering after backing a few separate interests, here’s a quick look at 10 leading prospects offered among the “all others” option.
