California Chrome set on ambitious path
California Chrome, the 2014 Horse of the Year, may have a 2015 campaign that more closely resembles that of a Formula 1 car than a top-class Thoroughbred racehorse.
Steve AndersenApr 03, 2015
California Chrome, the 2014 Horse of the Year, may have a 2015 campaign that more closely resembles that of a Formula 1 car than a top-class Thoroughbred racehorse.
Another week, another huge day of racing. It’s opening weekend at Keeneland, but the weather could affect the track, especially the turf races. Again, let’s use DRF Formulator to look at a few plays around the country. Formulator allows you to see the lifetime past performances of horses who have run in the past five years for any trainer who has horses entered, as well as charts, replays, filters, and more. With access to this database and with one-click access to replays, it can allow you to see some things that aren’t readily available to the betting public.
Automatic berths for two Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland in October will be awarded to the winners of seven-figure stakes at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Australia on Saturday.
There was little effort or suspense when Sensitively made her debut in a sprint for maidens Feb. 21 at Santa Anita. She took the early lead and drew off by 9 1/4 lengths, with little urging in the final sixteenth by jockey Joe Talamo.
Saturday’s card at Santa Anita Park is strong, offering salty fields and solid wagering opportunities. I’ll be looking to play the pick three that is made up of all graded stakes races – the Santa Anita Oaks, Santa Anita Derby, and Providencia (races 7-9).
Download positive ROI trainer statistics for Friday's cards at Aqueduct, Charles Town, Fonner Park, Golden Gate, Gulfstream Park, Hawthorne, Keeneland, Los Alamitos, Mahoning Valley Racecourse, Oaklawn Park, Penn National, Pimlico, Santa Anita, Sunland Park, and Tampa Bay Downs. The report features top trainer angles, top trainer/jockey combinations, and profitable betting angles based on a trainer's record in similar situations.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, April 4th by Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore.
Representatives of Thoroughbred and harness horsemen’s groups told the Ohio State Racing Commission this week that they would press the commission to adopt separate medication rules for each breed, according to a description of the meeting provided by commission officials.
More Than Even will attempt to improve her Will Rogers Downs record to 5 for 6 on Monday, when she takes on a gaggle of Oaklawn Park invaders in the $50,000 Wilma Mankiller Memorial.
Download a list of horses exiting races where two or more of the competitors have come back to win their next starts. Friday's report features races from Aqueduct, Charles Town, Fonner Park, Golden Gate, Gulfstream Park, Hawthorne, Keeneland, Los Alamitos, Mahoning Valley Racecourse, Oaklawn Park, Penn National, Pimlico, Santa Anita, Sunland Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.