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Wow, it’s been a long time since I posted here. Someday I’ll post more. The interesting thing about wagering on the Kentucky Derby is that you have no choice but to exclude horses that you acknowledge have a really good chance to win. Even if you can dismiss half the field with confidence, you’re still…
For those of you who follow horse racing one day a year, read what follows with the understanding that trainer Bob Baffert is being unjustly forced to sit this Kentucky Derby out, and two of his “former” horses are allegedly being trained by his former assistant, Tim Yakteen. I have no opinion about Tim Yakteen.…
Someone decided to pump music into the NHC at Bally’s this year. It was noticed, and at times not unwelcome. I know just how to whisper And I know just how to cry I know just where to find the answers And I know just how to lie I know just how to fake…
The evidence I’m about to use to support the argument I’m about to make will be characterized by some as “questionable.” Perhaps even “contradictory”. And maybe even “really dumb.” And I’m fine with that. But I’m going to use this evidence to make this argument anyway. Betting on horses is not only a superior option…
With roughly 3/8ths of a mile to go in the final race of the NHC, I stopped focusing on the horses on the screen and started watching Justin Mustari, while still making occasional glances at the live Del Mar feed. Though my memory of the moment isn’t perfect, I’m fairly certain I began trying to…
July 16th, 2021 Saratoga Race 9 G3 Forbidden Apple Stakes4yo and Upward1 Mile TURF Selections 4 / 3 / 10 Very salty group of older horses going 8 panels in the Friday feature at Saratoga. I can’t see Flying Scotsman winning but everyone else could. I think every horse besides Flying Scotsman has a race…
July 15th, 2021 Saratoga Race 9 G3 Schuylerville Stakes2yo fillies6 Furlongs DIRT Selections – 2 / 7 / 4 Nine two-year old fillies take the stage here in what looks to be a competitive event. Surprisingly, Pletcher doesn’t have any in here but Wesley Ward, who excels with two-year olds, has the morning line favorite…
July 15th, 2021 Saratoga Race 8 G3 Quick Call Stakes3yo Colts and Geldings5 1/2 Furlongs TURF Selections – 9 / 3 / The first stakes race of the season at Saratoga and we’re sprinting 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf. There will be a deserving favorite in the race who is trained by Wesley Ward.…