Santa Anita: Handicapping Notebook Archive
Santa Anita: Handicapping Notebook Archive
DRF StaffMar 31, 2014
Santa Anita: Handicapping Notebook Archive
Dave Litfin's Aqueduct handicapping notebook for Monday, March 31.
Vicar’s In Trouble, winner of the Lecomte Stakes early in the meet and third in the Risen Star Stakes Feb. 22, essentially went wire to wire in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby to suggest he will be a pace factor in the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby on May 3.
Cairo Prince was supposed to confirm his status as one of the top contenders for the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby, but he turned in a relatively flat performance, finishing fourth to a new rising star, Constitution.
Trip Notes for March 29: Florida Derby, Louisiana Derby, New Orleans Handicap and more by Michael Hammersly.
Toast of New York turned in a smooth winning performance at 11-1 odds on a relatively dead Tapeta surface, getting the 1 3/16 miles in a creditable 1:57.92. But even with this convincing 2 1/2-length victory over 6-1 shot Asmar, it is questionable whether he can pose a serious threat in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Aqueduct on Monday, March 31.
Brad Free's Santa Anita handicapping notebook for Sunday, March 30.
Dave Litfin's handicapping notebook for Sunday, March 30, featuring a review of Saturday's card and a look ahead to Sunday's races.