Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:21

Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for week of April 25, 2024

By Brad Free

RHINO
Trainer: Juan Landeros
Last race: April 19, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/2
Beyer: 72
Maiden gelding is ready to win a Cal-bred turf route after this solid effort second start back. Pressed fast pace, kicked away in lane, worn down by closers. Could be long gone next out.

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 16:56

Saturday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Dakota Gold should get more favorable setup in Danger’s Hour

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 8 | Post Time 5:07 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 17:18

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Mad Banker returns to appropriate level

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 3 | Post Time 2:23 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 14:05

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Oaklawn Handicap, Danger's Hour, King T. Leatherbury

By Marcus Hersh
Red Route One wins New Orleans Classic March 23 2024
Barbara D. Livingston
Red Route One, winner of the New Orleans Classic in March, is at his best going 1 1/8 miles, the distance of the Oaklawn Handicap.

Keeneland is the boutique meet of the moment, and they do have two stakes Saturday. Bold Act is going to win the Elkhorn, but this space’s last foray into odds-on favoritism landed on Deterministic in the Wood. I don’t think Kingsbarns is going to win the Bel Ali but don’t know who will. Three other races at different venues feel more promising.

Oaklawn Handicap

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:31

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Pharoah’s Heart turns back in distance for new barn

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 2 | Post Time 1:50 p.m. (ET)

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 12:13

Sunday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Tizzy in the Sky can rebound in Top Flight

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 3 | Post Time 2:23 p.m. (ET)

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 15:39

Saturday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Mighty Atlas can step forward second off the layoff

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 3 | Post Time 2:23 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 16:14

Friday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Queens Masterpiece capable of better on fair track

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 6 | Post Time 4:02 p.m. (ET)

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 14:05

Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Jenny Wiley, Apple Blossom, Giant's Causeway

By Marcus Hersh
Benoit Photo
Surge Capacity made rapid improvement during her first season of competition in addition to displaying toughness when in tight situations.

The less said about the last two Saturdays – at least in terms of this exercise – the better. Chin up, sun coming out at Keeneland, Apple Blossom Day in Hot Springs. Forward.

Jenny Wiley

Keeneland was sloppy and off turf Wednesday and Thursday, and before the rain tapers off Friday, another half-inch or so could fall. The sand-based Keeneland course doesn’t really get soft, but it could be yielding and tricky.

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 09:21

Thursday TimeformUS Highlight Horse: Bustin Shout should benefit from outside draw

By David Aragona

Aqueduct | Race 2 | Post Time 1:51 p.m. (ET)

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