The Daily Racing Blog has decided to take a closer look at the 2nd Division flight of the two races that will comprise the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.  We feel this field is deeper than the first flight and the favorite(s) more vulnerable, therefore offering us a better shot at finding a Value play. GAME WINNER is the prohibitive favorite in the second division of the mile … Continue reading Rebel Yell

When Santa Anita Park temporarily closed down for racing and training last week it left some horsemen in a bit of a bind.  It is getting late in the Kentucky Derby Prep-Race season and there were some KD contenders who didn’t get to run last week when the San Felipe Stakes (G2) was cancelled.   Oaklawn Park  didn’t feel that was right, so they stepped up and opened this Saturday’s Rebel Stakes (G2) to any … Continue reading Rebel Rebel

Racing at Santa Anita Park should resume around March 22, according to track officials.  Upon their return, horses and their connections will find much needed changes in place regarding the safety of the horses and riders.  Tim Rivito, the Chief Operating Officer of the group that operates the facility, talked about the changes: “The safety of our equine and human athletes remains our highest priority.  … Continue reading Safer Santa Anita?

The unbeaten California invader INSTAGRAND headlines the Grade 3, $300,000 Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct Park, with this stop on New York’s Road to the 2019 Kentucky Derby.  This race will pay out qualifying points to the Top 4 finishers on a 50-20-10-5 scale. The contest is Race 10 on a card of 11, with a scheduled post time of 5:09 pm Eastern Time. Here is a look at the field of … Continue reading The Gotham Stakes

In an unprecedented move, Santa Anita Race Track has canceled horse racing at least through this weekend after the 21st fatality at the track Tuesday morning.  The move was made so experts could continue to study the track surface in the hopes of finding out what has caused the sudden, dramatic rise in racing deaths since the meet opened December 26th. Tuesday the track hired Dennis Moore, … Continue reading Santa Anita Closes

Fields are forming for the biggest afternoon yet, on the 2019 Kentucky Derby Trail.  Saturday March 9th has 3 KD Prep-Races with the feature events taking place at Aqueduct Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Santa Anita Park.  All three races will pay out points on 50-20-10-5 scale.  Here then is a brief look at the probable fields for those contests. Gotham Stakes (G3) @ Aqueduct This is shaping up to be one of … Continue reading Preps For Points

The 2019 Kentucky Derby Trail gets serious Saturday with major contenders meeting at Gulfstream Park in the Fountain of Youth Stakes.  The mile and a sixteenth race (G2) carries with it a $400,000 purse and Derby Qualifying points on a 50-20-10-5 scale to the Top 4 finishers. Going back to ORB in 2013, every Fountain of Youth Winner has gone on to run the first Saturday in May. This contest … Continue reading Derby Prep

The road to the Kentucky Derby heats up this weekend, as top Triple Crown hopefuls convene at Gulfstream Park for the Fountain Of Youth Stakes.  Every year this historic race attracts a competitive field of 3 year-olds, each vying for a spot in the gate on May 4th. As of this writing the field for this years contest has not been finalized, so for now have a look at these … Continue reading Fun Fountain Facts

We’re just over nine weeks from the first Saturday in May, and the road to the Kentucky Derby gets really busy beginning Saturday.  Spanning three continents, with dozens of races, the road is long, winding, and fast, but the end result will be worth it for those lucky enough to make the starting gate at Churchill Downs. Read on for the scoop on this year’s Kentucky Derby points … Continue reading Ease On Down The Road

The Daily Racing Blog believes that regardless of your level of expertise, it’s always good to review the rudimentary elements of the challenging, sometimes exasperating, bit of mental stimulus known as handicapping. Everyone handicaps differently but some basic elements should always be addressed before making an educated wager.  Here are six handicapping components in order of their relevance when searching for a Winner.  Our featured image … Continue reading Picking Winners