This week, we tackle the UAE Derby and the Florida Derby. See who Candice Hare, Emily Gullikson, Brian Zipse, Dan Tordjman, Mike McCormick, Megan Devine, Dan Cronin, and I all like, and let me know in the comments who you like!
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Florida Derby and Gulfstream Park Oaks Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a detailed look at both three-year-old points races on Saturday's card at Gulfstream, as well as share my selections for all of Saturday's stakes races in Hallandale Beach. Read on right here!
Big Race Showdown: Week 5
Season 1 of the 2019 Big Race Showdown continues this Saturday with The Fountain of Youth (G2), Gulfstream's local prep for the Florida Derby! Joining me on the panel are Candice Hare, Emily Gullikson, Brian Zipse, Dan Tordjman, Mike McCormick, Megan Devine, and Dan Cronin. Read on for our top picks, and who we think can run into the money for some... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Fountain of Youth Stakes Preview
Saturday's card at Gulfstream Park is headlined by the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes.Here at Picks and Ponderings, we have a full preview of the Fountain of Youth, a race which offers a purse of $400,000 as well as Road to the Kentucky Derby points (50-20-10-5) to its top four finishers.We also provide selections... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Hal’s Hope Stakes Preview
Racing may still be on hiatus in Chicago for another three weeks, but that doesn't mean we aren't following locals in big races. This Saturday's card at Gulfstream is anchored by the Hal's Hope Stakes (G3), a race that marks the four-year-old debut of Illinois-bred rising star Sir Anthony. Read on in my latest at... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: 2019 Holy Bull and Forward Gal Stakes Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look at the first two three-year-old points races of the Gulfstream meet: the Holy Bull (G2) for open company, and the Forward Gal (G3) for fillies.
Big Race Showdown: Week 1
I'm thrilled to return to the panel for the Big Race Showdown at America's Best Racing this year! Also on the panel are Candice Hare, Emily Gullikson, Brian Zipse, Dan Tordjman, Mike McCormick, Megan Devine, and Dan Cronin. Each week we'll zoom in on a few of the biggest races, share our top picks, and... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: Pegasus World Cup and Pegasus World Cup Turf Preview
In my latest at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look at the pair of rich Grade 1 races: the third annual Pegasus World Cup, and the first annual Pegasus World Cup Turf!
#10: the fifth annual Twelve Days of Curlin Babies
Welcome back to the Twelve Days of Curlin Babies, where we celebrate the twelve most memorable races from Curlin’s progeny throughout 2018. Through all the hundreds of races in which they ran this year, these are the ones to which my mind keeps wandering back. #12: Timeless Curls Marks Herself a Rising Star#11: Secret Passage Comes... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: 2018 Mr. Prospector Stakes Preview
At Picks and Ponderings, I look at Saturday's competitive eleven-horse field in the Grade 3 Mr. Prospector Stakes -- new, improved, and extended to seven furlongs as of this year.
Picks and Ponderings: Fort Lauderdale Stakes Preview and Saturday Gulfstream Stakes Selections
Over at Picks and Ponderings, I take a look at a top-class rendition of the Fort Lauderdale Stakes, and offer my opinions on a full day of graded stakes action.
Thoroughbred Insider: The Audible Symphony
I had a lot of fun writing my latest piece at Thoroughbred Insider, a little musing about Florida Derby winner Audible, thinking about the various sounds that have characterised his career so far. You can read it right here.
America’s Best Racing: Big Race Showdown, Florida Derby and UAE Derby
This is week nine of Big Race Showdown at America’s Best Racing: where I clash heads with six awesome handicappers (Emily Gullikson, Candice Hare, Dan Tordjman, Brian Zipse, Eric Bialek, and Mark DiLorenzo) to see who can stay the hottest through Derby prep season. This week, we tackle one prep overseas and one prep stateside: the UAE Derby starts the day, and the... Continue Reading →
Picks and Ponderings: 2018 Florida Derby and Gulfstream Park Oaks Preview
Saturday afternoon, Chicago time, the Derby trail and the Oaks trail return stateside, to Gulfstream Park. Their three-year-old preps -- and their winter Championship meet -- draw to a close with the Florida Derby (G1) and the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). The Florida Derby, particularly, has long been a top-flight Kentucky Derby prep. Its importance has... Continue Reading →
America’s Best Racing: Big Race Showdown, Fountain of Youth Stakes
After a little hiatus last week, it's time for the fifth week of Big Race Showdown at America’s Best Racing: where I clash heads with six awesome handicappers (Emily Gullikson, Candice Hare, Dan Tordjman, Brian Zipse, Eric Bialek, and Mark DiLorenzo) to see who can stay the hottest through Derby prep season. The Risen Star and El Camino Real were tough (too... Continue Reading →
