Appealing Briefs (#12) is the horse to beat, but he’s clearly had his chances at this level. He continues to run well, but he’s been in a few spots where he really should have won. Now he’s drawn the outside post position in this 12-horse affair, and I’m inclined to take a shot against him.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Saturday's card at Aqueduct.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Friday's card at Aqueduct.
Hammersly: Laurel pick four play for Saturday, April 21, 2018
Hammersly: Woodbine pick four play for Saturday, April 21, 2018
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona highlights some contenders on Friday's card at Aqueduct.
It seems appropriate that the Kentucky Derby, a race unlike any other, is approached that way by many bettors. For some, Derby opinions are formulated days or even weeks in advance, not by the usual method of analyzing past performances but instead by story lines or obscure historical statistics that captured their attention.
TimeformUS handicapper David Aragona provides his Highlight Horse for Thursday's card at Aqueduct.
This I know for certain after the final round of American Kentucky Derby preps: Santa Anita Derby winner Justify is at least five lengths faster than the winners of the other races.
DRF National Handicapper Mike Watchmaker analyzes the Elkhorn Stakes, Henry S. Clark Stakes, Charles Town Classic
