An Enthusiastic Endorsement of Rapture to Win 2025 Virginia Derby
The $500,000 Virginia Derby finds a new home on the calendar and a new surface.
Gambling
Posted March 11th, 2025 ·
Ellis Starr
National Racing Analyst for Equibase, Fan Education Specialist, Bettor, Magister of Equine Prognostication (Handicapper).
National Racing Analyst for Equibase, Fan Education Specialist, Bettor, Magister of Equine Prognostication (Handicapper).
268 Stories
Talented Patch Adams Can Rebound to Win Tampa Bay Derby
The $400,000, Grade 3 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs drew a field of seven vying for qualifying points to the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.
Gambling
Posted March 6th, 2025 ·
Fountain of Youth Stakes Shaping Up as Sensational Two-Horse Showdown
The Grade 2, $415,000 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream Park drew eight 3-year-olds vying for qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on a 50...
Gambling
Posted February 25th, 2025 ·
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Why a 15-1 Longshot Can Spring a Rebel Stakes Upset
The $1.25 million Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Sunday at Oaklawn Park drew a full field of 14 horses with “Road to the Derby” qualifying points on the line and a hefty payday awaiting the winning connections.
Gambling
Posted February 19th, 2025 ·
Taking a Stand Picking Against the Probable Favorites in 2025 Risen Star Stakes
The Grade 2, $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes Saturday at Fair Grounds features a field of 13 vying for important Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifying points...
Gambling
Posted February 12th, 2025 ·
Backing a 6-1 Upset Candidate in 2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes
Saturday’s Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs is a qualifying points race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and the local prep for the track’s marquee race, the Lambholm...
Racing
Posted February 6th, 2025 ·
Which Lightly Raced 3-Year-Olds Can Take Next Step in Holy Bull Stakes?
The Grade 3, $265,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park is the first of two prep races leading to the Curlin Florida Derby in April and offers what could be important points to the top five...
Gambling
Posted January 29th, 2025 ·
Backing an Upset Candidate in 2025 Pegasus World Cup
The $3 Million, Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Saturday at Gulfstream Park brings together a field of 12 in what should be an exhilarating race at the distance of 1 1/8 miles, with...
Gambling
Posted January 22nd, 2025 ·
Betting a 10-1 Longshot to Lead From Start to Finish in Lecomte Stakes
A full field of 14 was entered in the Grade 3, $250,000 Lecomte Stakes Jan. 18 at Fair Grounds.
Gambling
Posted January 15th, 2025 ·
Betting On a Front-running Win in the Ladies Stakes
The Ladies Stakes Saturday at Aqueduct features a field of five in the distaff division, with three of the group entering the race following wins in their most recent races. Three of those four are...
Gambling
Posted January 7th, 2025 ·
Speedy Kale’s Angel is a Standout in the 2025 Smarty Jones Stakes
The $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Saturday at Oaklawn Park is the first of four Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve races to be run at the Hot Springs, Ark., track, and the 1 1...
Gambling
Posted January 1st, 2025 ·
Motorious, Irideo Lead Strong Field in Joe Hernandez Stakes
A strong field of nine is entered in this year’s Grade 2 Joe Hernandez Stakes down the hillside turf course Saturday, Dec. 28 at Santa Anita.
Gambling
Posted December 26th, 2024 ·
