The methodology behind the creation of Beyer Speed Figures is much more science than any subjective determination. I'll Have Another's figures for the Kentucky Derby and Prerakness provide a classic study.
Michael Hammersly's weekly "Trip Notes" column, covering Friday and Saturday races, including the 2012 Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness Stakes.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday May 19th
Countdown to the Crown returns for a seventh season online as one of the most comprehensive handicapper’s scouting reports of the 3-year-old scene. Posted each Friday at DRF.com from Jan. 6 through the Belmont Stakes, Countdown keeps you apprised of the rising stars of the 3-year-old class.
Chat live about the Preakness Stakes with DRF handicappers Brad Free, Marcus Hersh, and Dan Illman on Thursday, May 17, starting at 5 p.m. Eastern. After the chat, check back for a transcript of highlights.
Join handicapper Michael Kipness, aka The Wizard, for a live chat this Wednesday, May 16, starting at 5 p.m. Eastern to discuss Saturday's Preakness Stakes. After the chat, check back for a transcript of highlights.
Trip Notes: Analysis and video replays of the Peter Pan Stakes and Lazaro Barrera Stakes
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday May 12th
This past meet at Oaklawn Park, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert went 6 for 9 while competing exclusively in stakes, and two of his three losses came behind other Baffert-trained runners. This Oaklawn history points to a betting angle in Saturday’s Peter Pan at Belmont Park, even though Baffert doesn’t have a starter in the race.
The connections of Teeth of the Dog have said that they would prefer to run in the Preakness, but there is no question that th e Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park is the better spot for this colt.
