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Deep Travers
I know a number of people are disappointed that Hofburg got sick and can’t run, but this Travers field is exceptionally deep and competitive. It’s not that hard to make a case for the majority of the field, and as a bettor, I can easily see my top three picks completely missing the exacta. The…
Read MoreLightning Fast
If you don’t see yourself betting on an American in the Breeders’ Cup Mile, but aren’t yet ready to hand the race to the sophomore filly Alpha Centauri, might I suggest spending a few moments and familiarizing yourself with a 7yo by the name of Lightning Spear? Some background. He made one start at age…
Read MoreTourney Talk- New Live Money NHC Events
Have you seen the news? There was an announcement from the NTRA today that three new NHC Super Qualifiers have been added to the tournament schedule. Each event has a $1,500 entry fee, with $1,000 standing as the player’s bankroll, $200 to the cash prize pool, and $300 going to cover the cost of the…
Read MoreSome thoughts on Drayden’s accomplishment
Ordinarily, I am not the slightest bit interested in human achievement stories in horse racing. I roll my eyes whenever we see a trainer holding up a sign in the winner’s circle commemorating his eleventy billionth win at Churchill Downs or wherever. And it seems like we get a new one every few days. This…
Read MoreHot Saturday Action
For starters, I think I have accepted the fact that this Saratoga meet just doesn’t want to be my friend. It happens. Other than one, lonely cold double that I hit while traveling back from Del Mar, I just haven’t made the big score that I’ve been able to make in past years. With Travers…
Read MoreHandicapping the Troll Job
Ignoring trolls is usually the best course of action. But there comes a time when a man has to fight back.
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Read MoreKentucky-California-Kentucky-California
The official announcement may have come about eight months later than originally planned, but the open secret regarding host sites for the Breeders’ Cup through 2021 was officially announced as fact today. After the 2018 version at Churchill Downs, we’ll go to Santa Anita for 2019, then a return trip to Keeneland in 2020, followed…
Read MoreSaratoga Friday Angle
It may have only been a 5 1/2 furlong off-the-turf maiden special weight event for 2-year-olds, but the 5th race at Churchill Downs on June 21st has already gotten quite a bit of my attention. And for good reason. And guess what. It’s about to get even more. For those of you who are new…
Read MoreI finally caught up to Pavel
As I look back at the past performances for Pavel, I notice that he has a habit of running in races that I absolutely crush. Not all of them, obviously. But, if I may… Jim Dandy Stakes- I had a huge bet on Good Samaritan, who won, while Pavel ran a respectable 4th. Jockey Club…
Read MoreA cold double for your Thursday enjoyment
With a big weekend of racing in store for us, let’s try to pad the bankroll with a creative little double play that requires us to dig deep into the past performances to find an angle that others might overlook or dismiss. But first, a bit of a history lesson for some of you newer…
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