Trip Notes: Derby Trial, San Francisco Mile, Wilshire Handicap, and more
Michael Hammersly's weekly "Trip Notes" report, which covers top weekend races such as Churchill Downs's Derby Trial and Golden Gate Fields's San Francisco Mile.
Michael Hammersly's weekly "Trip Notes" report, which covers top weekend races such as Churchill Downs's Derby Trial and Golden Gate Fields's San Francisco Mile.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday April 28th
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.
Derby Trial morning-line favorites Bourbon Courage and Paynter are getting all the attention, but it's a former maiden claimer who might end up winning.
Welcome to Keeneland Babies! I'll break down the statistics for every juvenile contest at the meet.
In the Derby Trial at Churchill Downs, I’m going with Nonios because he should be a square price despite solid form, and also because he is taking a subtle, but substantial class drop.
Welcome to Keeneland Babies! I'll break down the statistics for every juvenile contest at the meet.

In last Sunday's Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland, Wise Dan got a 117 Beyer Speed Figure and there is nothing ambiguous about it.
Michael Hammersly's Trip Notes report, featuring such weekend stakes races as Aqueduct's Jerome Stakes, Keeneland's Coolmore Lexington Stakes, and Santa Anita's San Juan Capistrano Handicap.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix Saturday April 21st