2012 Grade 3 Pimlico Special Preview

2012 Grade 3 Pimlico Special Preview

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The $300k Grade 3 Pimlico Special is a Grade 1 race in disguise. The 9.5 furlongs race features two Grade 1 winners, three Grade 2 winners and two Grade 3 winners. Of the remaining three horses all are graded placed or overnight stakes winners. Alternation (Distorted Humor x Alternate by Seattle Slew) figures to go [...]

2011 Belmont Stakes betting preview

2011 Belmont Stakes betting preview

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The first two legs of the Triple Crown have been nothing short of exciting and profitable for horse players. With a large field of 12 we can expect even more great competition in the Belmont Stakes. Let’s take a quick glance at the field! Master of Hounds (10-1) I love the way he was bobbing [...]

History says Nehro will have a big shot in Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes next week could have a match-up of the Derby winner and the Preakness winner in Animal Kingdom and Shackleford. One horse who split the two in the Derby is Nehro.  The son of Mineshaft finished 2nd to Animal Kingdom, then skipped the Preakness to point to the Belmont Stakes. This decision by [...]

Animal Kingdom and Mucho Macho Man prepare for Preakness as Nehro waits for Belmont

Animal Kingdom and Mucho Macho Man prepare for Preakness as Nehro waits for Belmont

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All indications are that Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom is ready to run a monster race in the Preakness this weekend. Check out what owner Barry Irwin had to say on Facebook yesterday. Animal Kingdom galloped on a wet dirt track this morning and relished the going. We keep throwing curves at this guy and [...]

Kentucky Derby Contenders: Nehro

Kentucky Derby Contenders: Nehro

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Nehro (Mineshaft x The Administrator by Afleet) Trainer: Steve Asmussen Jockey: Corey Nakatani *Click the link to find out how to get our Kentucky Derby Picks** Even the most devout follower of the Kentucky Derby trail had no idea that this colt existed until February 21. On that day he closed from 11th and12 lengths back for [...]

The Factor looking for a ticket to Louisville in the Arkansas Derby

The Factor looking for a ticket to Louisville in the Arkansas Derby

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The Arkansas Derby has been a very strong prep for the Kentucky Derby in recent history. Winners of the Run for the Roses to exit this one include Sunny’s Halo and Smarty Jones. This race has also proved to be a great prep for the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. Afleet Alex took both of those [...]