Santa Anita Opening Day Preview

Santa Anita will have opening day for its meet on Saturday, December 26, featuring the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes. Charlatan will try to come back from injury, as he faces the improving Nashville. 

On the first graded race of the day, we will see a Grade 2, featuring 8-1 Storm the Court, who returns after a poor showing in the Kentucky Derby. He has gone 1 for 2 on turf, with a second place finish in a G3, earlier this year, scoring an 88 beyer. Smooth Like Straight is coming off a second in a G1 and is the 8-5 favorite. 

In the G2 San Antonio Stakes, we will see the return of Mucho Gusto, winner of the Pegasus World Cup. After a strong showing in the inaugural Saudi Cup, Bob Baffert took Mucho Gusto on a long layoff, and returns him in possible preparation for another run at next years Pegasus. Sharp Samurai has had a consistent year, showing his ability to run on both turf and dirt. He ran third in the BC Mile to Knicks Go, and a second to Maximum Security in the Pacific Classic. Maximum Security did manage to edge out Mucho Gusto in the stretch of the Saudi Cup earlier this year. 

In the La Brea, we will see 7-2 favorite Finite, who has shown a slew of solid performances this year. Probably the most well rounded horse in a field of slowly improving, but not G1 caliber horses. 

Finally, in the G1 Malibu, we will see up and comers Nashville and Charlatan go at it. Both are improving horses with a lot of potential, but they are both also front runners, so expect a speed duel to develop early on, and take note of who comes out on top. Other horses in the race include Independence Hall, winner of the Nashua (G3) and Jerome Stakes. 

Breeders Cup Juvenile Day Preview

 Welcome to the first of a two part series that will examine some of the races on Breeders Cup days on this Friday and Saturday. Over these two days, we will see many champions, future sires, and other legends race against each other for a chance at greatness and millions in pool money. This first article we will be giving an early preview into the first day of racing, consisting of the Juvenile races.  

In the Turf Sprint, we will see if Golden Pal (14) can overcome his tough post position to win the race. I watched this horse run at Saratoga earlier in the year, and he's got some serious talent, but there are going to be other challengers in this race such as Amanzi Yimpilo (a longshot, but only finished 3 lengths behind Golden Pal in the Skidmore). Second of July will look to come and increase his win streak after an impressive charge in the Futurity (G3). 

The Juvenile Turf is a race with no clear favorite, but 5-1 Mutsaabeq looks to be the best in this one, after a nice charge in the Bourbon, switching to Turf.

In the Juvenile Fillies, a line of 3; Simple Ravishing, Vequist, and Dayoutoftheoffice will look to challenge each other in an epic battle. Baffert will ship Princess Noor over, but she might be a step slower than the top 3 (about a 10 Beyer point difference in the previous races). 

Finally, in the Breeders Cup Juvenile, Jackie's Warrior will have a slew of contestants behind him, including Reinvestment Risk (looking to challenge Jackie's Warrior for a third time), Sittin on Go, and Essential Quality. It will be interesting to see if any of those three can challenge Jackie's Warrior, and if Reinvestment Risk could finally get the best of him. Definitely an interesting race to bet against Jackie's Warrior, but he might just be better. 

Kentucky Derby Analysis + What Happened With Tiz the Law

 Yesterday, in a shocking upset, Authentic, trained by Bob Baffert managed to win the Kentucky Derby, upsetting 3-5 shot, Tiz the Law, winner of the Travers and Belmont Stakes. Authentic led throughout the race, and Tiz the Law tried to chase him down in the stretch but flattened, as Authentic cruised to victory. Is Tiz the Law still the best horse in the 3 yo division: yes. Is Tiz the Law going to be the favorite in the Preakness: very likely. Will Tiz the Law win the Preakness: probably. The point is, that Tiz the Law is still incredibly talented, and even a second place finish in the greatest 3 yo race in the world is still considered a bad defeat in the eyes of horse racing fans. All we know for now is that Tiz the Law is still a spectacular horse, and just had a bad day, just like anyone else in the world. What he has accomplished is still incredible. 

In the Kentucky Oaks, 15-1 longshot, Shedaresthedevil, managed to win, beating both Gamine, and Swiss Skydiver, the two best fillies in the division. This 3 yo female division has been constantly changing. It started with British Idiom, Donna Veloce, and Venetian Harbor as the favorites for Oaks, and then went to Swiss Skydiver, then Gamine, and now it appears that Shedaresthedevil is at the top of the division now. The ultimate champion will almost surely be decided in Breeders Cup lands, but these horses will still have to take on names such as Monomoy Girl, Midnight Bisou, and Serengeti Empress. 

 

Kentucky Derby & Oaks Day Preview

 On Friday and Saturday, the Kentucky Oaks and Derby will be run, as Tiz the Law will look to further his dominance, while Gamine and Swiss Skydiver will take each-other on, as the two top fillies in the 3 yo division. We will see an array of great races, starting this Friday, and will include the Turf Classic, and Alysheba, where McKinzie and By My Standards will battle it out on Friday. It will be an exciting two days of racing, even in this pandemic, where fans will not be permitted inside of Churchill Downs. Stay tuned for more news, predictions, and results from a great two days of racing, as many try to win the most coveted race for 3 yos, and others prepare for a run towards the Breeders Cup in November. 

Tiz the Law gives Hope to Horse Racing in Dominant Travers Win

As Tiz the Law, rounded the final turn, it looked like a pure domination, as he passed Uncle Chuck, and left behind a very tough field, he won by over 5 lengths as he looked towards the empty crowd. Tiz the Law has given hope to horse racing, with his heart and pure talent, he has dominated nearly every race he has run in, and unlike big stables who put down millions on expensive yearlings and 2 year old horses,  Tiz the Law is out of the first Constitution crop of horses, and was sold to a small racing stable. Where trainers like Bob Baffert push for extremely expensive horses to run in big, expensive races, we saw a true talent, win the most coveted Saratoga race, and one of the most coveted in the world.

Improbable Wins Whitney + HUGE Upset in Personal Ensign

On Saturday, we witnessed an exciting day of racing at Saratoga, including the Whitney, Allen Jerkens, Personal Ensign, and Bowling Green. Each of the races was very exciting, including some controversy in the Bowling Green, where Sadler's Joy was taken down from first place and put in last after impeding with several of the horses. This lead to Cross Border being put up for the win. 

In the Personal Ensign, Midnight Bisou, a heavy favorite was defeated by Vexatious stretch battle. In the previous summer, Vexatious nearly beat the heavily favored Blue Prize, who went on to win the Distaff, and defeated Midnight Bisou. This time, Vexatious got the best of the big favorite and looks primed to run in the Breeders Cup later this year. Regardless, it was still an incredible stretch duel and one of the top races of the year. 

In the Allen Jerkens, No Parole got out to an early lead as the favorite before collapsing in the stretch. Meanwhile, Steven Assmussen, took Echo Town for the win, in his first graded stakes win. Assmussen also had Shoplifted, who finished third in the race. 

Finally, in the Whitney Stakes, the favorite Tom's d'Etat had troubles getting into position early on in the race, which lead to him being placed far back. Meanwhile, Mr. Buff led very slow fractions down the backstretch, with Improbable sitting right behind him. Because of this, Improbable got an easy run towards the front and took over the race, winning the Whitney. By My Standards finished second, Tom's d'Etat finished third with a late charge, and Code of Honor finished a disappointing fourth. Mr. Buff finished fourth. 

Credit to NYRA and Breeders Cup for Clips

Saratoga Springs Racing will return on Friday with early picks for Travers Day, and the featured card. Enjoy the races till then. 

Whitney and Personal Ensign Analysis Featuring Tom's d'Etat and Midnight Bisou.

Today, we. will watch some of the most talented horses come to Saratoga for races such as the Allen H. Jerkens, Personal Ensign, and the Whitney Stakes, where these races will give us early peeks into some of the top Breeders Cup contenders. Today, we will be doing a full analysis of the Personal Ensign and the Whitney Stakes, both Grade 1 races. 

The Personal Ensign (G1): This race is a race that Midnight Bisou, the best mare in the country, and one of the best horses in the world, will hope to dominate the competition here at 2-5. There is no doubt that she is the best horse in this field, as she made Serengeti Empress, winner of the Kentucky Oaks last year, look like a pony. Motion Emotion or Vexatious will look to challenge her, along with Point of Honor, but if you want any value in this race, you will need to pair Midnight Bisou with a longer shot like Vexatious or Motion Emotion. Vexatious nearly beat Blue Prize last year in the Summer Colony, only loosing by a neck, and has run decently since that outing, but just is not up to par to win this race. Motion Emotion finished second to Midnight Bisou last time out int he Fleur de Lis (G2) and she has run decently in the past. She seems to be a solid second choice here to give this race some value. Point of Honor has run very well in the past, but her speed figures just are not up to par with the rest of the contenders, even if she has run fairly well in races such as the Ogden Phillips (2nd)(G1) and the Apple Blossom (3rd)(G1).

The Whitney (G1): The biggest and most important race on the card, as whoever wins this race will go on as a possible favorite in the Breeders Cup Classic, plus a free ticket to the Classic in November. By My Standards will look to rebound off a solid 2nd place in. the Stephen Foster (G2), against rival Tom's d'Etat. Before that, he had won 3 straight races, including the Oaklawn Handicap and the New Orleans Classic. Improbable is coming off an impressive 3 length win in the Gold Cup (G1) at Santa Anita. Before that, the City Zip colt had struggled, with a 5th in the breeders Cup Mile, and his lone win being a 98k stakes at Del Mar. Code of Honor, who came to Saratoga last year for the Travers, will return back to try and make another run at the Classic. He is coming off a close third to Vekoma in the Metropolitan, and the race seemed too short for his liking. Today, he will have more distance, and he seems to be in solid form for this race. Mr. Buff has dominated at the NY bred stakes ranks, but he has struggled in graded company and this race just seems to be way out of his ability. Tom's d'Etat, one of the best horses in the US, will look to stamp his ticket to the Classic with a win here.  He is the best horse in the race, coming of 4 straight wins of 100+ Beyer figures, but the speed has not been working at Saratoga recently.  Though, I think he might just be way better than any bias, he will still have a very tough test coming from By My Standards, Improbable, and Code of Honor. Even Mr. Buff could give him pace problems today which could affect his chances in this race.  

Tom's d'Etat takes on tough competition in Whitney + Maximum Security Returns for Breeders Cup Run

On Saturday, Tom's d'Etat, winner of the Oaklawn Mile and the Stephen Foster Stakes of this year, will try to continue his dominance over a small, but talented field of older males hoping to secure a spot in this year's Breeders Cup Classic. By My Standards, who was the runner up to Tom's d'Etat in the Stephen Foster will try to bounce back in this race at Saratoga. Code of Honor, who ran in the Met Mile, will return at 5-2 odds to try and show flashes of potential we saw last year at Saratoga in the Travers. Rounding up the field is Improbable, who won the Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes, but previously had struggled after a promising run towards the Kentucky Derby in 2019. Mr. Buff finishes of the field as the longshot, who dominated NY bred horses in non-graded stakes, but last time out in the Suburban, he struggled against Tacitus. Saratoga's card will also feature the Allen H. Jerkens (G1), with No Parole, winner of the Woody Stephens, and the Personal Ensign (G1), which will feature the dominant Midnight Bisou. All of these races on Whitney day, will be on the website, with in depth analysis of each of the races with tips for betting. 

Maximum Security, winner of the richest race in history, and infamous for being disqualified from 1st in last year's Kentucky Derby, returned to the scene with Bob Baffert to win the San Diego Handicap by a nose to Midcourt. MS is a very talented horse who has a chance at winning the Breeders Cup Classic. This race was a hiccup for sure, but it was still a solid performance with a 101 speed figure for a first race back with a new trainer and jockey. Time will tell, but Maximum Security still has a lot to prove if he can win the Breeders Cup Classic and become one of the all time great horses, coming out of the shadow of last year's Derby. 

Derby Hopefuls Lineup in Saratoga Opening Day Card

Today, Saratoga will race without regular fans, as they continue to fight the ongoing threat of Covid-19. Regardless, races will be run with reduced purses. In the opening day card at Saratoga, there will be the Peter Pan (G3), which will give Kentucky Derby points. Inside of the race is Risen Star winner Modernist, Graded placed, Candy Tycoon, and the promising, but still unproven favorite, Mystic Guide. In the other stakes race of the day, the Schuylerville (G3), Beautiful Memories, the very short favorite will look to improve her dominance over a light field, with her 75 Beyer, only matched by Hopeful Princess. As we go into the first day of racing at Saratoga, here are some light bets that I will be making on the race, and potentially a little explanation on my thought process for each of the races. 

Race 1: 6-1-5

Race 2: 1-5

Race 3: Pass, small field with short prices, a lot of confusion on the pace of the race, with unpredictable thought processes of each of these horses. 

Race 4: 7-2

Race 5: 4-5, 4 has the Beyers and the results to contend in this race, and is a good price at 8-1 ML. This race seems to short for 8, The Care Taker to win, but I could be proven wrong.

Race 6: 5-9

Race 7: 9, good pace setup potential for Summer At the Spa to get a good run in. 

Race 8: 8 or 3, no way to tell which one is better since they have better speed figures, but 3 might have put in less of an effort at the end to win by 10, I would just choose the better price as Beautiful Memories is probably going to get bet to even or under.

Race 9: 5, Candy Tycoon has run decently in the past and is getting a good pace, this whole field seems a bit unpredictable, and I can not really see an honest pace being set up for this race. 

Race 10: Pass. 

Met Mile Day Recap + Son of Tapit Dominates Suburban

On Met Mile Day, we watched Vekoma take the Met Mile at Belmont, where he won impressively, leading throughout the race and pulling away late past Chad Brown's Network Effect, and last years Travers winner, Code of Honor. McKinzie, the favorite of the Met Mile, had a dissapointing result, finishing 5th and never finding an angle to close in on the speed in the race. George Weaver is pointing Vekoma towards the Forego (G1) at Saratoga this summer. 

 In the Manhattan, Chad Brown managed to pull out the exacta, with Instilled Regard firing late to pull away from Rockemperor. Sadler's Joy, who had trailed throughout the race closed late for third. Channel Maker, who stalked the pace throughout came 4th, after multiple disappointing previous races. Instilled Regard could target races such as the Bowling Green (G2) and then the Sword Dancer (G1) in prep for the Breeders Cup, or he could keep Instilled Regard running at the 1 1/4 distance. 

In the last race of the day, Tacitus had a dominant win in the Suburban (G2), where he beat competitors such as Mr. Buff and Sir Winston, who had won the Belmont Stakes last year, beating Tacitus by a legnth. Today, Sir Winston trailed throughout and made no effort to close, losing by over 20 lengths. Mr. Buff stalked the pace before fading, while Tacitus exploded towards the lead. Moretti finished second, and Parsimony finished third. Tacitus had struggled in recent races, finishing 5th in the Saudi Cup and 4th in the Oaklawn Handicap. This was his first win since winning the Wood Memorial in 2019. After that, he had setbacks in the Jim Dandy, Belmont, and Travers, but today he showed how talented of a horse he can be. 

 

Churchill Stakes Races & Breeders Cup Winner Returns

Saturday's card at Churchill Downs features mutliple stakes races, including the Grade 3 Matt Winn Stakes, which will have Derby Contenders points for a total of 85 points. The race features Breeders Cup winning Maxfield and Attachment Rate. Many other great horses are running on Saturday's card, including Mr. Money, Owendale, and Global Campaign in the Blame Stakes. Last year's Alabama Stakes winner, Dunbar Road, will take on She's A Julie in the Shawnee Stakes. Multiple graded races will be run at Santa Anita on Saturday, which include horses such as United and Rockemperor. United had a surprising second place last year, behind the mighty Bricks and Mortar in the Breeders Cup Turf.

Kentucky Derby Probables and Early Preview

After dominating wins in the two Arkansas Derby races, Charlatan and Nadal will get ready for September's Kentucky Derby. Charlatan took the field wire to wire with quick impressive fractions. Nadal faced tough competition and managed to impressivley pull away to secure a spot in the Derby. Currently, it looks like Tiz the Law and Nadal are co-favorites, with Charlatan in a close third. All three horses are very impressive, but I worry that a lack of experience could hurt Charlatan, compared to Nadal and Tiz the Law, who have run in many graded races. On Arkansas Derby day, By My Standards took the Oaklawn Handicap, and will now look to target the Breeders Cup later in the year. Talks that the Preakness and Belmont could be moved to later in the year after the Derby. The date of the Breeders Cup is still in question, a long with the Travers in late August.

Arkansas Derby Day FULL Predictions

Welcome back to Saratoga Springs Racing, where today we will be analyzing the Arkansas Derby which which will be run in two divisions. The Oaklawn Handicap and many high quality allowance races will be run today. We will be doing full predictions for the races today.


Race 1: Miss Imperial has a solid post position in this race, and the Beyer figures are nothing to sneeze at. Full of Grace has potential in this race, but she has run inconsistently. Timely Tradition, the favorite, has the inside post position and will have to show speed in this race. By far the classiest horse in the race and can handle the inside rail. The question is if Rosario takes her to the front of the race.
PICK: 3-1 


Race 2: Scolding seems to be the only logical pick in this race, as she is a 475k horse by Carpe Diem and Rebuke. Assmussen and Santana combination is good, with 20% first start. She's the Boss is going from turf to dirt (13%) and will try to stalk the pace or even set the early pace. A race to avoid is the best way to put it.
PICK: 6-1 


Race 3: Tempt Fate has run very well and continues to improve. After a recent third in stakes competition, he will drop in class in this allowance race. He has run very solid at this distance and will have a good post position to close into. Captain Don is inconsistent, but has potential to control the pace and win. Call me Derby could be used underneath, with two solid wins in his last two races. Would not consider putting Call me Derby in exacta or win though.
PICK: 4-2-10 


Race 4: No Predictions



Race 5: Endorsed and Pirate's Punch will go out it on the outside, two horses that will drop in class, putting up great Beyer figures. Pirate's Punch has put up great Beyer figures and is in form. Endorsed is coming off a 5th in a G1 and finished 4th in last year's Travers at Saratoga. Consider putting Bankit and Long Range Toddy underneath. Rated R Superstar can also be in the mix with good odds and respectable Beyer figures.
PICK: 12-11-9-3-2 



Race 6, 7, 8: No Predictions



Race 9: Fearless and Popular Kid will battle it out on the inside with solid Beyer figures. I will give the edge to Fearless in this one because I am unsure if Popular Kid can run a good race on the inside and on a fast track. Both will be in contention throughout. Rotation looks to contest the pace and has very solid numbers. Lord Guiness could also be in contention with a solid 98 figure at this distance.
PICK: 3-7-1-8



Race 10: No Predictions


Race 11: For the first running of the Arkansas Derby, Charlatan will look to dominate this field of horses. With tremendous figures, you can not pass on this horse. Anneau d'Or and Gouvernor Morris seem to be fit for this race and have run good races behind some of the best contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby in September.
PICK: 1-8-4-11 


Race 12: Since the Kentucky Derby, By My Standards has run very well and very consistent. Other horses to consider in this race behind him are Mr. Money, Tacitus, and Combatant. In third place, you might want to consider Trophy Chaser and Improbable. Might be the best and most entertaining race on today's card.
PICK: 12-6/7/9-14/2/-6


Race 13: The second Arkansas Derby will feature Well Bayou and King Guilleremo, winners of the Louisiana Derby and the Tampa Bay Derby. Nadal the favorite will try and win his 4th straight, and will look to be the favorite in this year's Kentucky Derby. Storm the Court can be used under, but after last year's Juvenille win, he has not done very well in his races.
PICK: 5-4-11-3 

Arkansas Derby in 2 Divisions & Stacked Oaklawn Handicap

The Arkansas Derby will be run in 2 divisions, with the same amount of Kentucky Derby points occurring this September. Highlighting these races includes Wells Bayou, Charlatan, Nadal, and Storm the Court. The Saturday race card also features the Oaklawn Handicap which features Tacitus and By My Standards. The incredible race card also features some solid allowance races including horses such as Candy Tycoon (2nd in this years Fountain of Youth) and Endorsed (4th in last year's Travers Stakes).

Note: We will be doing complete predictions and analysis for the Arkansas Derby this Saturday. Stay tuned for more details to come!

Mia Mischief Dominates + Long Weekend Secures the Bachelor

Mia Mischief took the Carousel Stakes, beating out Amy's Challenge, and defeating the favorite Bellafina. Mia Mischief took the outside position and pulled away for a dominant victory, showing how powerful of a horse she can be. Bellafina struggled to handle the early pace, as she had to go from the back to constenst the pace, and by then she had been used up. Mia Mischief stayed behind Amy's Challenge in a hot pace, and easily won the race. Amy's Challenge finished in second, Lady Suebee finished 3rd, and Bellafina faded to 4th.

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In the other stakes race, Long Weekend pulled away in the Bachelor to beat out the heavy favorite Eight Rings in a solid performance. Long Weekend lead throughout the whole race with quick fractions and pulled away. Eight Rings, the 4-5 favorite, faded to 5th in a 6 horse race. He tried to contest the early pace and faded, while Long Weekend easily pulled away. Eight Rings was once a prominent Kentucky Derby contender, but after disappointing results, the future looks unclear for this Bob Baffert colt. Echo Town finished 2nd, Lykan finished 3rd, and Little Menace finished 4th.

 

Mia Mischief takes on Bellafina + Eight Rings Returns in Oaklawn Card

Today, Mia Mischief will take on Bellafina in the Carousel Stakes at Oaklawn. Bellafina drew the inside post position and will sit 8-5 on the morning line, with a 2nd in last years Fillies and Mares sprint. She will step down in class today after a recent second, to take on Mia Mischief, who draws the outside post position. She has run consistently, and is coming off 2 straight wins. She is 9-2 on the morning line. Finishing off the race is the winner of the Spring Fever Stakes, Midnight Fantasy, and Amy's Challenge. 

Also running today is Eight Rings, in the Bachelor Stakes. Last year, Eight Rings ran impressively in his maiden, before loosing the jockey in the Del Mar Furturity. Coming back, he dominated in the American Pharaoh. He then came into the Breeders Cup Juvenille to challenge Dennis' Moment, but the race blew up, and Storm the Court dominated the race, and Eight Rings faded. At one point, many people thought that Eight Rings could win the Kentucky Derby. Now, he comes back to the Bachelor, looking to cut back in distance. His biggest competition will be Long Weekend, who is fresh off a impressive win in the Gazebo.

Whitmore Dominates the Count Fleet Again

Whitmore dominated Saturday's Count Fleet Handicap at Oaklawn Park, closing off the hot pace and breezed by the other horses, such as Bobby's Wicked One. Whitmore has won the Count Fleet numerous times, and will now target the Breeders Cup Sprint later in the year. Last year, Whitmore finished 3rd in the Breeders Cup Sprint. This year, he has won 3 straight races in a row. Flagstaff finished the race in second on a deep close, and longshot Manny Wah finished in 3rd. Nitrous also finished the race on a deep close in 4th. Disappointingly, Hidden Scroll finished 7th after trying to contest the quick pace set by Bobby's Wicked One. Bobby's Wicked One finished in 11th.

Ce Ce Edges out Ollies Candy for the Apple Blossom

On Saturday, Ce Ce edged out Ollie's Candy to win the Apple Blossom handicap. Throughout the race, Ollie's Candy and Cookie Dough set the pace, while Serengeti Empress kept close. Ce Ce closed into a hot pace to barely nose out Ollie's Candy. Serengeti Empress did not show up and faded, as she could not set the early pace and dominate. Similarly, Come Dancing could not handle the hot pace, and faded. Ce Ce will now have hopes for the Breeders Cup later in the year, as she is a rising star, so will Ollie's Candy, who has been running consistently behind some of the best female horses in North America. Point of Honor finished the race in 3rd, and Street Band filled the superfecta in fourth.

Credit: Oaklawn Park 

MASSIVE Gulfstream Pick 6 Carryover Worth Millions with Predictions & Bet

At Gulfstream Park, an estimated 10 million dollars will be poured into the Rainbow six pool from races 6-11. For this massive pick 6 carryover, we will be giving in depth predictions and a pick 6 constructed bet that you can use or alter to your liking. The first leg of the rainbow six begins at 3:23 PM EST. Enjoy the races!


Race 6: The first race of the card features a lot of speed on the turf, which could be a good setup for some of these horses running. Bareeqa is the favorite, but is going to need a blazing pace to close into. Even though the Beyers seem reasonably high, she just has not been performing up to the expectations, and the setup that she has been getting. Scatnap has been running some really solid races and will likely sit behind the early pacemakers. Last time out, she had to go to the front being in the 10th post position, and obviously did not want to be the speed, as she ran very slow fractions. Even after being forced into this, she only finished 4th by 1 length. She has been running consistently on turf, and likes this distance very well (8 for 10 in the money, 6 for 11 in the money running at Gulfstream). Britesideoftheroad has run some decent races, and should be considered, as she can either run towards the back of the field, or run towards the front based on what fits her best. Not necessarily the horse that could win, but is worth putting in as a 3rd or 4th choice. Lookinlikeaqueen has run decent races on the turf, and will likely be up with the early pacemakers, Katieleigh, Sister Gema, and Dance Till Dawn. Could make a move around the turn and steal the race, with good odds at 6-1 (9 for 13 in the money at Gulfstream, 7 for 10 in the money running at this distance).
PICK: 5-10-3-4


Race 7: Tiz Possible Dear is the favorite of this race, but I do not see her winning this race. This is obviously not the right distance for her to be running at, and she just has not been running like she used to. She has had 2 poor races in a row, and she ran less than 3 weeks ago, finishing a distant fourth. Brookes All Mine has run consistently and has run well at Gulfstream (5 for 6 in the money with 2 wins). She will likely be up on the pace, and with a lack of speed in this race, she has the potential to wire the race. Grace's Drama has run well, but she is never close enough to win the race. She has consistently finished 3rd distantly, and her lack of early speed will prevent her from winning this race. Put Position has been running consistently stalking the pace, and with a lack of pace, she will be close up, and could potentially make a move to challenge Brookes All Mine.
PICK: 4-9-6-2


Race 8: No Word ran a great race first time out, and then ran respectable in the Pilgrim last year. The question is if he is ready to run off the layoff. Patrol is interesting, but turf might not be the right angle (Mark Casse turf to dirt is 0.12). Pleasecallmeback is a longshot who has run close races every signal time against great horses. Last time out, he ran a 9th by only 5 lengths to Decorated Invader. This seems to be a good race for him, and he will get a better post. Street Ready is similar to Pleasecallmeback, and ran 7th in the same stakes race, by only three lengths. If you look at just his races on turf, they are very solid races, and he has run against some good horses.This seems like a good fit, and he is used to the post. Mystic Lancelot could either do very well in this race, or very poorly, because this race does not have a tremendous amount of speed, which could force Mystic Lancelot to set the early pace. He has run well, but not great, which does not give me a strong feeling about this horse; still worth considering.
PICK: 11-9-5-4


Race 9: Gran Greyfrost and Blakey come into this race as the only horses who show some bit of early speed. This could lead to the favorite, Yes I See, not getting the proper pace to close into. Even with fast paces, Yes I See has struggled to close in when necessary. Other horses such as Il Faraone have closed on blazing paces, but will not get the proper pace to win; this is the same case for Trappezoid. The 7 has enough tactical speed to stay up with the rest of the horses, and Dexter Road might also show some early speed.
PICK: 7-6-8-1


Race 10: Bering Strait seems to have good enough tactical speed to win this race. There is barely any pace in this race, which could be worrying, considering that she could burn herself out early on. Similarly, Cariba has enough tactical speed to stay close on the slow pace and pounce. All Quality is a strange horse, but she might be able to get it done with the right trip. In 4th place, either Seranitsa or Taken Ten could finish in 4th, based on if you think that speed will dominate, or if the closers could fill up the board. Seranitsa will look to set the early pace.
PICK: 8-6-3-4/12


Race 11: Now we reach the final race of the pick 6. This race is a maiden special weight at 1 mile on the turf. Renata seems to be the obvious choice here, as she had a good effort closing at 1 mile, and nearly won the race. The times were also fairly modest, which furthers her resume. The 2 could take advantage of a very slow field, and could possibly wire the race. Royal Mandate could also do something similar to Renata and close in late, and also Makisupa might get a better ride this time out. Consider spreading across multiple horses in this race.
PICK: 4-2-10-11


Pick 6 Bet: 5/10/3 - 4/9 - 11/9/5/4 - 7/6/8/1 - 4/2/10/11 - 4/2
COST: $76.80 (10 cent bet)

Apple Blossom Day Predictions (Race 7-10)

Welcome back to Saratoga Springs Racing, where today we will analyze race 7-10 of the Oaklawn card featuring the Count Fleet and Apple Blossom Handicap, featuring horses such as Whitmore, Bobby's Wicked One, Come Dancing, and Serengeti Empress. The card also includes some quality allowance races featuring Everfast and  Break Even.


Race 7: An interesting race at 1 mile, Everfast is an interesting horse taking a huge class drop, who performed poorly in premier 3 year old races last year. Did have a suprising 2nd place in the Preakness, before finishing 7th in the Belmont, 4th in the Haskell Invitational, and an abysmal 12th in the Travers. My issue with these other horses though are that they are unproven. The 1 horse has been improving, but will step up in class for the first time. I also do not like the rail run, as it will force the 1 to fall back. Everfast is the class of this race, and I am willing to take a chance on him to pull it out here in allowance territory.
PICK: 7-5



Race 8: Flagstaff is an interesting horse, but I do not like 6 furlongs, seems more like a 7 furlong horse. I also do not like having Rosario on Flagstaff, as he will probably pull him too far back, and won't be able to make a move. Bobby's Wicked One has had some phenomenal races at 6 furlongs, but has been inconsistent, there will probably be too much pace to win this race. Whitmore is the favorite at 5-2, and has run really well recently. Look for him to sit off the pace and make his move.
PICK: 9-2-3-11



Race 9: Meadow dance has come 2nd to some good horses, and will like the quick pace up front. Shanghai Tariff is an interesting horse, but I do not think that she can get it done with the pressing pace. Break Even had a rough start to 2020 with a 6th, after winning all but one of her starts in 2019. Break Even will take a big class drop in this race, and will hopefully will stay in control. I lack trust with Rosario on the ride, so it will be an interesting run.
PICK: 5-6-1-12



Race 10: Serengeti Empress has had an up and down career, but she looks locked and loaded for this match up in the Apple Blossom. She had a dominant run last time out, earning a career high Beyer. Come Dancing will try to match the speed of Serengeti Empress, but being the first race of 2020, she will struggle to get a good close. Ce Ce also looks to overcome a poor post position, but a lack of speed other than Serengeti Empress and Cookie Dough will prevent any deep close on the far outside. It will require a great ride on Ce Ce to have a chance in this one. Ollie's Candy has been consistent, and can stay close enough to the pace to make a move, only concern will be if she gets stuck in traffic. This race will come down to the pace set by Serengeti Empress and Cookie Dough. 
PICK: 11-4-1-14-10  

Whitmore the Favorite in Count Fleet

On Saturday, in addition to the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park, the Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) will also be ran at 6 furlongs on the dirt. In the field of 11 is Flagstaff, an improving horse, with solid Beyer figures. The inconsistent but talented Bobby's Wicked One is also running in this race, hoping to increase his win streak. An interesting horse in this race is Hidden Scroll, who had an amazing debut last year before disappointing results in the Florida Derby and Fountain of Youth Stakes. After a disappointing allowance finish at the end of 2019, Hidden Scroll came back to earn a 102 Beyer in an allowance race in March. The favorite in the Count Fleet is Whitmore who has had a strong start to his 2020 campaign. He is by far the most experienced horse in this race, and will be a strong contender, with his solid consistency and class.


We will be doing Oaklawn Park picks from race 7-10, with analysis for the Count Fleet and Apple Blossom Handicap. 

Serengeti Empress Looks to Beat Talented Field in Apple Blossom

On Saturday, Trainer Thomas Amoss will look to take Serengeti Empress into the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn. In the Apple Blossom, resides a talented field including Ce Ce and Come Dancing. Serengeti Empress has had a many ups and downs throughout her career. After a dreadful performance in the Coalition, she came back with a third in the Breeders Cup Distaff, and followed it up with a 2nd and 1st, earning a career high 101 Beyer rating. She seems to be fit and ready for the Apple Blossom, but she faces some steep competition. Ce Ce is an up and coming horse who won the Beholder Mile at Santa Anita. She had also finished 4th in the Acorn behind Serengeti Empress last year. The favorite in this race is Come Dancing, who won the Ballerina Stakes at Saratoga last summer. She also recorded an eye-catching 114 Beyer in the Humana Distaff. Will she come back impressively in her 2020 debut, or will the hiccups we saw in the Breeders Cup Female Sprint affect her? Will Serengeti Empress be able to perform in a mode we saw during the Kentucky Oaks, wire to wire, or will she bomb the race? It looks like Serengeti Empress is ready, and when she is ready, she can run an amazing race.

 Credit: NBC Sports

Maximum Security Continues to be Overshadowed in Investigation

Last May, Maximum Security crossed the wire, and it seemed like he was on his way to greatness. Minutes later, he was taken off as the winner, replaced by a huge longshot, and put in 17th. After a hiccup in the Pegasus, he won the Haskell, Bold Ruler, and the Cigar Mile in 2019. In 2020, former trainer Jason Servis wanted him to run in the first running of the Saudi Cup, with a purse worth 20 million dollars. Maximum Security dominated the race, winning the race easily. He was finally in greatness once again, until Jason Servis was indicted on charges related to "administer adulterated or misbranded drugs that were administered to racehorses." Once again, Maximum Security was questioned if he was really the great racehorse he was. Did he deserve every win with the effort that he put in, the resilience he put in. And, how long will this great racehorse be put in the dark, when he is one of the most talented horses of the decade. A great due of this is because of Jason Servis pulling Maximum Security out of the Preakness, Belmont, and Travers. Was it really due to injury concerns? Or were there other factors involved. We might never know, but Maximum Security will have a lot of proving to do in his 4 year old campaign. This could also potentially cost Gary and Mary West millions in studding Maximum Security. Time will tell if Maximum Security is truly the amazing racehorse we expected at the Derby.

Massive Oaklawn Stakes Upset & MASSIVE Pick 5 at Gulfstream

On Saturday, Mr. Big News pulled off a massive upset in the Oaklawn Stakes at 46-1. The race was the second stakes race on the card on Saturday, which was after the Oaklawn Mile. The favorite Thousand Words had early trouble and could never get into contention, finishing in 12th. Farmington Rode finished in 2nd and Taishan finished 3rd. All three horses will have automatic entry into the Arkansas Derby on May 2, and Mr. Big News will have automatic entry into the Preakness.

At Gulfstream on Saturday, a bettor won over $500,000 in a massive Pick 5 bet that included a 73-1 upset and a 34-1 upset. The payout was the 5th largest in North American History on a 50 cent Pick 5 bet.

Tom's d'Etat Starts Year with win in Oaklawn Mile

Tom's d'Etat won the Oaklawn Mile on Saturday evening to start of his 7 year old season. He won the race trailing throughout, and on the wet track, he went right by Improbable to win the race. Improbable finished the race in 2nd, and Bankit finished the race 3rd. Mr. Money had a poor showing in this race, never getting involved, and eventually faltered out of contention.

Saturday Oaklawn Park Picks- What will Happen in the Oaklawn Mile?

Welcome back to Saratoga Springs Racing for this great Saturday card at Oaklawn Park. The card features two stakes races and several optional claiming races, with some great horses. The feature race is the Oaklawn Mile featuring Tom's d'Etat and Improbable. Also in the race is Mr. Money, who ran in the Breeders cup last year. We will be doing full analysis and predicitons for every race on the card.


Race 1: Not a great race, few seem fit for this race. 7, CP Quality looks decent. Will like the quick pace between the 12, 1, and 2. Not much quality in this race other than those horses. Would avoid this race, or just go straight bet on the 7.
PICK: 7-12


Race 2: 8, Miss Imperial is the class of the race. Has run in some solid races, and has been running well. The 2 horse, Enjay's Brass has been getting better each race off the first claim, and I expect a good run here with the quick pace. Post position is a little worrying, might go up and challenge the front. 3 horse might do something, but is just at the same class level as other horses in this race, probably is going to look to challenge the pace.
PICK: 8-2-11-3


Race 3: Oak Room is an interesting horse, with pretty solid, improving workouts. Into Mischief is a very hot sire and this was a broodmare horse. Joe Talamo and trainer dirt angle (0.26) seem to be a good fit for this horse. 8 and 9 horse have run in a race before, which makes them likely to do well. They both ran well in their first race, but I hate Rosario on the 8 horse, and he will likely either take him to the way back or to the front of the race, and give him no chance of winning, probably will close in for third. 6 horse has also been improving every race, probably will finish in top 4, or at least contest the pace.
PICK: 3-9-8-6


Race 4: The first quality race of the day at a mile on the dirt. Cleon Jones has run consistently, and has run well, and 1 mile seems to be the ideal distance. Will like the quick pace given to him, and will do well. Rail might be an issue for Cleon Jones though, as he has never run on the rail in the past. The 4 horse, Scabbard has run in some good races, but has never delivered. Scabbard does not seem to be in the right form, but I think he can squeeze out a second place in this race. I do not like the 2, Shooters Short, as he got away with a moderately fast pace for a 92 Beyer in a Maiden Special Weight. His morning line of 7-2 is purely on the fact that he ran well in two Maidens. He is unproven, and will get burned out by the strong closers. 5 is a good horse, but not great, and will probably contest the pace and fade to fourth. The biggest risk is 3rd place, Fort McHenry, the famous1.1 million dollar horse who has had poor results. However, I think that he can turn it around in this race, and he still has potential to improve. He did not run bad races at 1 mile, they just were not great, but they will be good enough to hold on for third.
PICK: 1-4-9-5


Race 5: 6 furlong maiden race. 2 is probably going to try and set the pace, and will fade to third. I like the 6 horse, Casual. Casual has been training well, and has the great sire, Curlin. Casual also has a great trainer-jockey combination, that will work well at this distance. The 11 horse, Silverbella also looks good, and closed well on a sloppy surface. Silverbella will appreciate the dry track today at Oaklawn.
PICK: 6-11-2


Race 6: Captain Bombastic is by far the best horse in this race, and I am not sure if there is a experienced horse to pair him with. I would single 2, Captain Bombastic and then if you want to throw in a mix of horses with him you could, but many of these horses are unproven and have succeeded at shorter distances, but can they last the mile?
PICK: 2


Race 7: 11 horse, Earner confuses me, I do not understand what would signal that this horse would be a turf router. The pedigree signals long dirt, but not necessarily turf. Very risky choice, as he has not trained on turf either. 6, Absolute Unit, has been improving every race, and seems to like this distance decently. 1, Pit Boss has great training numbers and solid pedigree. Might want to do an exacts with the 1 and 6 horses, who seem to be viable contenders in this race.
PICK: 6-1-11


Race 8: Number 3, Mo Gotcha is taking a huge class drop and has been running well. I think that this race will suit him well, and he will enjoy this race. Other horses to consider are the 6, Starship Zeus, who is taking a huge class drop and has run well at this distance, with good Beyer numbers. Proverb, number 9, is going to probably be the favorite in this race, but I worry that Rosario will do something stupid and will lead to him loosing the race. 11 likes this distance decently, but has a bad post position, and there are better choices at better prices.
PICK: 3-6-9-11


Race 9: Tom's d'Etat will look to continue his winning streak in the Oaklawn Mile at 1 mile. His top two competitors are Mr. Money and Improbable, who I believe will not finish in the top 3. I think that Improbable is overrated and has been running quite poorly, even in class drops, and I do not like his current form. Mr. Money is just flat out poor at this distance, except for one race. Now, if you ignore those two horses, who would you put with Tom's d'Etat? Well, I like Bankit, a 15-1 long shot, who runs well at this distance, and can hopefully close into this pace. This will be the hardest race of his career, but he seems to be in form. I also like the 4 horse, Pioneer Spirit, who is definitely in form for this race, and has been running very well at this distance with high Beyer figures.
PICK: 3-8-4-2-14-10 (Possible exacta or trifecta pairings for this race, since you have the potential to hit a longshot with the 4, 8, or 10 horse). 


Race 10: No analysis available for this race.


Race 11: Now we reach the Oaklawn Stakes, for many of last years promising 2 year old horses, who are very solid, but not good enough to contend for the Kentucky Derby. Thousand Words has run very well, and is familiar with this distance. I also like the 6 horse to pair him with, as Shoplifted is a longshot, who has run well, but not great. Shoplifted is a $800,000 Into Mischief son, who won the Songbird Mile, and has run well in his other races, finishing 2nd in last year's Hopeful (G1).
PICK: 4-6


Race 12: No analysis available for this race.

KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS- Ete Indien

Welcome back to Kentucky Derby Contenders on Saratoga Springs Racing. Today, we will look into 3rd place in the standings, Ete Indien. On Saturday, we will be posting Oaklawn park predictions, and on Sunday, we will either do Gulfstream park picks or we will do another Derby Contender Profile. Let us know your preference.


Ete Indien is a Summer Front son who was the winner of the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) and was the runner up in the Holy Bull (G3). Ete Indien most recently finished 3rd in the Florida Derby (G1) behind potential Derby favorite, Tiz the Law. Ete Indien has won over $350,000 in purse money in his career. Now, let's watch some of his races from his career.

I thought that Ete Indien ran respectable in this race, but nothing special. He had a bad post (12) on the outside, which forced him to use quite a bit of energy to avoid going super wide around the turn. I also thought he made his move a bit too early, and could have waited a bit longer to challenge Tiz the Law. In the Holy Bull, Ete Indien again ran well, but he was no match for Tiz the Law, finishing second place. He ran well, under some solid fractions, and he has been running close to the best horse in the entire field by far. We will ignore the Dixiana Bourbon Stakes for Ete Indien, because this was a turf race, and he obviously runs a lot better on dirt.

This race was no joke, as some very solid horses such as As Seen on TV and Dennis' Moment were running in this race. It was a very impressive win, wire to wire, in a tough post position. Ete Indien just put these horses away easily, which leads me to believe that he is the second best horse in the Derby, behind Tiz the Law. However, I think that there is a chance that Ete Indien could run away with the Derby. For many years now, speed has dominated the derby, Maximum Security should have won the Derby (except for a ridiculous disqualification), American Pharaoh won the derby very close up on the pace. Nyquist won the derby very close up on the pace, and so did Always Dreaming. Ete Indien could also possibly get sloppy conditions, which could help him go wire to wire. Realistically though, he will probably fade to second or third, just like he did when he faced Tiz the Law in the past. I would strongly consider to play him though in a trifecta or exacta, as he is one of the best horses in the races, and might be considered the best horse if Tiz the Law did not exist.

Tom's d'Etat Looks to Extend Win Streak in the Oaklawn Mile

On Saturday, Oaklawn will run the Oaklawn Stakes and the Oaklawn mile in a well rounded card, that features several optional claiming races, including many of last years promising 2 year old horses. The race that will be focused on will be the Oaklawn mile. In the race runs Tom's d'Etat who looks to increase his winning streak to 3, after winning the Clark (G1) last time out. Also in the race is Mr. Money who won the Indiana and West Virginia Derby as well as the Pat Day Mile on Kentucky Derby day. Most recently, Mr. Money came second to Math Wizard in the Pennsylvania Derby at Parx, and then had a disappointing 7th in the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile. To round out the field on the outside position is Improbable, who ran in the Kentucky Derby last year, finishing 4th (through disqualification). Improbable also ran in the Breeders Cup Dirt Mile, finishing 5th. He is currently 7/2 on the morning line. Mr. Money is 4-1 and Tom's d'Etat is 3-1.

Saratoga Springs Racing will do a full card predictions and bets for Oaklawn Mile Day, and we will give in depth analysis at the Oaklawn Mile and Oaklawn stakes. Enjoy the races and stay safe.

Tampa Bay Downs Pick 5 Carryover Predictions & Bet

Tampa Bay Downs Pick 5 Carryover

Tampa Bay Downs will be having a Pick 5 Carryover today, which will have over six figures in carryover money. The first race of the pick 5 will begin at 2 PM Eastern time, as a maiden claimer. We will be giving our predictions for each of the races in the pick 5, and we will also include a constructed bet that you can make for yourself, or you can alter it to your own customized bet. 

Race 4: A cheap claimer on the turf at 1 1/16 miles. 3 looks to be the horse to beat in this race. Likes the distance and fits the race. Barely any speed in this race, so someone could possibly run away in this race. I also like the 6 horse. Got a bad trip last race, but previous 3 races were decently run. Might want to consider 9 horse, could be the early pace maker.
PICK: 3-6-9-4

Race 5: Maiden claimer at 7 furlongs. A bit of speed in this race. 4 looks like the horse to beat, but 6 and 9 could show some early speed and run away with the race. Better off putting more horses into your Pick 5, you never know what will happen in these kind of races. Might want to also consider the 10 horse. 10 could come of the quick pace and win, but it is a bad post position.  

PICK: 6-10-9

Race 6: Claimer on the turf at a mile. Lot of speed in this race, but I expect the 1 to go out being on the rail. Does not like to trail. Watch for the 6 to also go out, possibly the 5 also. 6 seems to like this distance the best, but I think that the 8 will benefit the most of this quick pace. Will like all the speed and will stay in the back, pulls away in the end to win it.
Pick: 8-6-1-5

Race 7: 6 furlong dirt race, with a lot of horses that are great at other distances and surfaces. The 1 looks to set the early pace, but the 9 is by far the strongest horse, earning a top dirt Beyer of 88. 6 could possibly close, but might not get the right pace to close into.
Pick: 9-6-1

Race 8: Maiden special weight to end off the pick 5, 1 mile on the turf course. Not much early pace, but a group of promising horses who have gotten poor trips in the past. Looking at 3, she seems to be coming close, stalking behind the pacemakers at 1 mile turf, but I worry that there is a lack of speed, and she will have to go out herself. 2 also promise, but not entirely sure how she'll run. 9 also is in contention, good trainer, could be a hit or miss.
Pick: 3-9-2-1

Pick 5 Bet (Races 4-8): 3/6-4/6/9/10-8/6-9/6-3/9/2

Total cost of bet (50 cent bet): $48.00

KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS- Tiz the Law

Welcome to the Kentucky Derby Contenders profiles. We will be previewing some of the top horses that are contenders for this years Kentucky Derby. We will analyze some of their races, look at their results, and try to make guesses on how they could race in September. We hope you enjoy these previews of these great young colts, as they make their way to the Derby.

Our first horse that we will be previewing is 1st place in the contenders standings: Tiz the Law. Tiz The Law is a Constiution-Tizfiz (Tiznow). He has won nearly a million dollars, and has won races such as The Florida Derby (G1), The Holy Bull (G3), and the Champagne (G1). Tiz the Law is trained by Barclay Tagg and was last ridden by Manuel Franco. He was sold as a yearling for $110,000. Now, let us look at his three best races, and we will also analyze his disappointing third place in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G3) last November. 

In the Champagne, Tiz the Law trailed behind the quick early pace. Around the turn, he exploded past the 5 and 3 horses and won easily. This race was very impressive and he has a great burst of speed. He also has enough tactical speed to stay close so that he can make his move. Very impressive race. 

Again, Tiz the Law stalked the pace and kept it close. He used his excellent speed and burst to take the lead from Ete Indien, and pulled away easily. Tiz the Law makes his wins look so impressive and so easy. Now, let's look at some of the weaknesses of Tiz the Law. 

This race was nearly won by an 84-1 long shot, who kept the pace slow throughout the race. What is concerning is that even though the trip was not ideal for Tiz the Law, he could not close and give the burst of speed that we saw in other races. What will happen if he is not set up for a clean trip like the Champagne, Holy Bull, and Florida Derby? There is a possibility that he wont have clear ground to take off in, and that could lead to problems in the Kentucky Derby, a field of 20 horses. My actual prediction will result heavily on his post position. If he can get the ideal post position, he could get a strong trip, and get the burst of speed he needs. If he can not get the ideal post position, he might have a similar race to the Kentucky Jockey Club. 

Kentucky Derby Announcement

In the coming days, we will be releasing Kentucky Derby Contenders Picks, which will analyze some of the top horses coming into September's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. We will analyze video footage and past performances, and give you some possible future bets to make down the line. Gulfstream and Oaklawn resume racing on Thursday, April 9, stay tuned for possible predictions!

A World Without Horse Racing

A World Without Horse Racing 

It has only been a few days, without horse racing. In fact, it has been weeks since we have seen NBA games, or what should have been the start of the MLB season. But now, we sit in our homes, waiting out Coronavirus, wondering when this epidemic will end, and sports will resume. We all wonder if Saratoga, Belmont, Del Mar, and other great tracks around the United States will open, or if they are delayed, or possibly even cancelled. Currently, only a few tracks are still running races in the United States, including Gulfstream and Oaklawn Park. Now, we have to wait, keep ourselves safe, and move past this virus. So that we can enjoy the great sport of horse racing at tracks such as Saratoga and Del Mar. In other news, the Kentucky Derby has been moved to September 5, 2020, at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby standings are listed as such:  

1. Tiz the Law 

2. Wells Bayou 

3. Ete Indien 

4. Modernist

5. Authentic

Remember everyone to stay safe, and check out some of the races at Gulfstream or Oaklawn if you are feeling bored.

If you would like to see Gulfstream or Oaklawn picks, let me know in the comments or email me.  

Tiz the Law wins the Florida Derby: Kentucky Derby Favorite?

Tiz the Law wins the Florida Derby: Kentucky Derby Favorite?

By Cole Wise

Tiz the Law won the fan less Florida Derby on March 28, securing a spot in the now in jeopardy Kentucky Derby. Tiz the Law is a son of the impressive stud Constitution ($40,000). Another Constitution son, Independence Hall, ran in the Florida Derby, finishing in 5th place. Tiz the Law trailed throughout the race as a stalker before making his move around the turn and winning easily. He is an impressive horse, winning nearly $1 million dollars in purse money and winning races such as the Holy Bull (G3) and Champagne (G1). The question is: will Tiz the Law be the favorite if the Kentucky Derby goes off? I believe that Tiz the Law has the qualities, pedigree, and results to win the Kentucky Derby. The question will be if he runs in another prep race to keep himself fit or if he will rest till a possible Kentucky Derby later in the year. 

NEWS: Saratoga Springs Racing will resume articles and a tip sheet starting in the summer of 2020!