Donn Handicap deep and full of talent

Donn Handicap deep and full of talent

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The 2012 Grade 1 Donn Handicap (Saturday|Race 10|Gulfstream) has attracted a deeply contentious field of 11 contenders. Notable recent winners include Quality Road in 2010, Invasor in 2007 and Saint Liam in 2005. This year’s winner could become a top contender for the world’s richest race; the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 31. [...]

Weekly Updates & Random Thoughts

Weekly Updates & Random Thoughts

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It was an interesting weekend of horse racing. The Donn Handicap saw my top pick, Rule, finish third as Giant Oak stormed down the lane for the win. This really surprised me. I guess I will finally have to give Giant Oak the credit he deserves. The connections are considering a trip to Dubai. Morning [...]

2011 Donn Handicap Preview

2011 Donn Handicap Preview

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Good horse betting races have been sparse this year, but it looks like we have a great one lined up for Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the form of the Grade 1 Donn Handicap. Last years edition of the 39 year old race was taken by Quality Road. The then four-year-old colt smashed the competition [...]

Horse Racing Picks topped by $17.40 winner in the Whirlaway

Horse Racing Picks topped by $17.40 winner in the Whirlaway

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I wasn’t too happy when I awoke Saturday morning to learn that Santa Anita had cancelled racing. 3 of the 6 races on my tip sheet were on the card and I felt very good about my chances in the Robert B Lewis. The remaining three races were solid. I had $17.40 winner Peppi Knows [...]

Quality Road looks poised to capture his second Grade 1 victory in the Donn Handicap

Quality Road looks poised to capture his second Grade 1 victory in the Donn Handicap

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I love Quality Road. I’ve followed this colt very closely since he won the Fountain of Youth last year. He was my Kentucky Derby pick until he was hurt, and I also picked him to win the Breeders Cup Classic. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to race in the Classic and was scratched at the gate. [...]

Tuscan Evening makes it look easy in the Monrovia Handicap; Gulfstream Park opens

Tuscan Evening makes it look easy in the Monrovia Handicap; Gulfstream Park opens

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I felt like Tuscan Evening had a chance in the Monrovia Handicap, but I went to another horse for better value. I guess I shoud’ve remembered the age old saying; take what you can get. This mare was an easy winner under jockey Rafeale Bejarano for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. She is using this race as a [...]