2013 Belmont Stakes picks, odds & analysis.
**Learn about ALL of the 2012 contenders by getting our Kentucky Derby Guide** Sabercat (Starts: 8 Win: 3 Place: 0 Show: 2 Earnings: $782,849) Trainer: Steve Asmussen (23.5%) Jockey: Corey Nakatani (19.9%) THE CONNECTIONS: Steve Asmussen has one of the largest stables in the country and saddles the most starters just about every year. He has [...]
The eyes of Steve Asmussen and Winchell Thoroughbreds are affixed on the Kentucky Derby after their colt Sabercat clobbered the competition to win the $1 million Delta Jackpot from Delta Downs. The field of the Kentucky Derby is limited to 20 starters and entrance is based on graded stakes earnings. After grabbing a winner’s share [...]
The Grade 3 Jersey Shore Stakes is a six furlong sprint for three-year-olds at Monmouth Park on July 3. A very strong field of seven colts and geldings will compete for the $90,000 winners share of the $150,000 purse. Typically a field with only seven horses won’t provide much betting value, but when you get [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Click here for information on how to get my picks for this race. The Grade 2 Suburban Handicap contested over 9 furlongs on the dirt for three-year-olds and upward has quite a strong field for its 2010 edition. 2009 Wood Memorial winner I Want Revenge is back for his first start since scratching as the [...]
For the second time in two years I was puzzled as to why my pick in the Kentucky Derby couldn’t be found with a search warrant turning for home. In 2008 I ended up taking Friesan Fire who would be the favorite after the defection of several top runners. The colt clipped heels and bled throughout [...]
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