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Catch a Glimpse, Time and Motion Reunite in Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
October 14, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayCatch a Glimpse, Time and Motion Reunite in Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup by Reinier Macatangay: Fan favorite Catch a Glimpse starts on Saturday at Keeneland in the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (GI), one race after losing for the first time on grass to Time and Motion in the Lake Placid Stakes (GII) […]
Tepin Prepares for Royal Ascot with Final Churchill Downs Breeze
June 3, 2016 | Trixie HammerTepin Prepares for Royal Ascot with Final Churchill Downs Breeze: Robert Masterson’s 2015 Champion Female Turf Horse Tepin registered her final local workout in advance of an international engagement in the June 14 Queen Anne (Group 1) at England’s Royal Ascot with a half-mile breeze in :48.40 under regular rider Julien Leparoux on Saturday morning […]
Greenpointcrusader Charges Into Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
March 21, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayGreenpointcrusader Charges Into Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds: When a horse turns in a good effort under new tactics, the versatility shown becomes a plus. Therefore Greenpointcrusader, the “class” choice for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (GII) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, deserves extra consideration because he ran well in an uncomfortable scenario last time given […]
Discreetness the Secret Choice in Rebel Stakes 2016
March 16, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayDiscreetness the Secret Choice in Rebel Stakes 2016: Better stay quiet on this selection, because Discreetness will offer value on Saturday in the Rebel Stakes (GII) at Oaklawn Park. While he finished seventh in the Southwest Stakes (GIII) last month, the connections are not discouraged and he presses on towards the May 7 Kentucky Derby (GI) […]
Lambholm Tampa Bay Derby 2016: Posts, Odds, Plays
March 10, 2016 | Kari WardLambholm Tampa Bay Derby 2016: Posts, Odds, Plays– Let the Derby fever begin, as we head to Florida this weekend for the 36th edition of the Grade II, Tampa Bay Derby. The race is set for Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Tampa Bay Downs, in Tampa, Florida. The race is now an official prep for the Kentucky […]
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 […]
Mohaymen Stirs Hype in Holy Bull at Gulfstream
January 28, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayMohaymen Stirs Hype in Holy Bull at Gulfstream: Racing’s newest star, Mohaymen, makes his 2016 debut in the $350,000 Holy Bull Stakes (GII) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. After studying the past performances and watching videos, it appears nothing will stop him. Kiaran McLaughlin conditions the son of Tapit and Justwhistledixie for Shadwell Stable. He won […]
Sentiero Italia a Skip for Queen Elizabeth II Bettors
October 9, 2015 | Reinier MacatangaySentiero Italia a Skip for Queen Elizabeth II Bettors: Sentiero Italia has taken a successful path to the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (GII), scheduled for this Saturday at Keeneland. With two recent Grade II victories on the resume, and a close fourth to invincible Lady Eli three starts ago, she is the proven […]
Young Fillies Vying for Breeders’ Cup Spot in Natalma Stakes
September 10, 2015 | Casey LaughterYoung Fillies Vying for Breeders’ Cup Spot in Natalma Stakes: Natalma may not have been the most successful racehorse, but she was owned by the iconic E. P. Taylor. A daughter of Native Dancer, the mare carried a high chance of being successful. At age two, the filly was victorious in the 1959 Spinaway Stakes […]
Coaching Club American Oaks: Curalina One of Many Stars
July 23, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayCoaching Club American Oaks: Curalina One of Many Stars- Todd Pletcher and the term “value” rarely go in the same sentence when discussing horse odds in a Saratoga Race Course event. In this instance, Curalina’s final odds in the Coaching Club American Oaks (GI) on Sunday may end up decent considering her record and trainer. The […]
