Arroyo Archives - Lady and The Track
Is Shagaf the Real Deal in Gotham at Aqueduct?
March 3, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayIs Shagaf the Real Deal in Gotham at Aqueduct?: Shadwell Stable’s Shagaf enters the Gotham Stakes (GIII), scheduled for this Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack, with a perfect 2 for 2 record. Trained by Chad Brown and scheduled to be ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., powerful connections and a high-percentage jockey are behind this colt. He needs […]
Daredevil Owner Looking Forward To 2015 Wood Memorial Test
April 2, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayDaredevil Owner Looking Forward To 2015 Wood Memorial Test: Popular handicapping logic dictates that when a horse fades attempting a two-turn route, he prefers one turn at a shorter distance. But, a number of explanations could explain the initial failure including the pace, post position and overall trip. In Daredevil’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile effort last fall, […]
Newcomers Chase Derby Points in 2015 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct
March 5, 2015 | Casey LaughterNewcomers Chase Derby Points in 2015 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct: When the average person hears the word Gotham, they are likely to think of Bruce Wayne and his city, Gotham City. However, when a racing fan hears the word Gotham, they automatically begin to consider Aqueduct’s Grade III race that serves as a popular Kentucky Derby […]
El Kabeir Holds Slight Edge In Puzzling Jerome Stakes
January 1, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayEl Kabeir Holds Slight Edge In Puzzling Jerome: Not enough public handicappers recommend skipping races. How often does a skip recommendation happen on TVG or HRTV? But, the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct on Saturday, January 3, 2015 seems tough. The truth is, most profitable gamblers pass races with no clear answer. Because this race is […]
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes 2013 Odds & Picks
March 22, 2013 | Trixie HammerThe 2013 Spiral Stakes takes place this Saturday March 23 in Florence, Kentucky. The field is set with twelve competitive thoroughbreds that will compete for a $550,000 purse over a 1 1/8 mile all weather track. The winner of the Spiral Stakes will be awarded 50 points towards their entry into the 2013 Kentucky Derby. […]
Gotham Stakes 2013 Post Positions & Odds
February 27, 2013 | Trixie HammerThe 2013 Gotham Stakes takes place this Saturday March 2 in Queens, New York at Aqueduct Racetrack. The $400,000 1 1/16 mile dirt race is named after New York City’s nickname, The Gotham City. The three-year-old winner of the Gotham Stakes, which is part of the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, will be awarded 50 points […]
