With SABERCAT’S strong four length victory from off the pace over California invader BASMATI, it seems a good bet that we will see him in the 2012Kentucky Derby. Trained by Steve Asmussen, who recently became only the fourth trainer in history...
By Steve Davidowitz on Nov 23, 2011
Post position statistics become a more important component of handicapping when races are staged at certain distances. Naturally, the most significant aspect of the data is the ratio of victories. The general bias against outside posts is particularly strong...
By Jennifer P.G on Nov 22, 2011
Some are traditional Grade-1 and/or Grade-2 events at familiar, high profile racetracks such as the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup today and the $250,000 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct, on Friday Nov 25. But a less traditional race—the Grade-3 Delta Jackpot—which...
By Steve Davidowitz on Nov 20, 2011
Some will tell you different, but the truth of the matter is that there are no secrets on the backstretch of any racetrack, just rumors, innuendo, facts, sometimes-hazy facts and then reality. So when 9 different trainers put in...
By Jennifer P.G on Nov 15, 2011
Aside from Goldikova’s third place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Mile on Saturday, a performance that was marred by an obvious foul she committed against COURAGOUS CAT and several other horses in the upper stretch; aside from the fact...
By Steve Davidowitz on Nov 07, 2011
Fact is those two negative results were the big stories that overshadowed a long list of close finishes and wild upsets that dominated the 28th edition of the ultra rich, 15 race Breeders’ Cup that played out Friday and...
By Steve Davidowitz on Nov 06, 2011
The biggest remaining race of the 2011 thoroughbred calendar takes place today with the Breeders’ Cup Classic. This year’s edition will produce even more drama than usual as it will most likely determine Horse of the Year honors which...
By Jack Prophet on Nov 05, 2011
It doesn’t get better than this in the world of horse racing. Aside from the Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Cup and its suite of races are arguably the most exciting and meaningful thoroughbred contests of the year. It is...
By Steve Davidowitz on Nov 04, 2011
Who: Thoroughbreds – Secret Circle, Turbulent Descent, Stacelita What: Horse Racing Betting Tips – The Breeders’ Cup Where: Churchill Downs When: Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th The Breeders’ Cup is not only a spectacle for horse racing fans, it’s also a golden...
By Jennifer P.G on Nov 04, 2011
ANALYSIS 3rd BC MARATHON Birdrun 2. Brigantin 3. Harrison’s Cave Who says you can’t find a sports bettingspeed play in a mile and three quarter race? There might be one right here in Birdrun, who draws cozy slot, has the ability to lead, but...
By Jennifer P.G on Nov 04, 2011