Handicapping two-year old horses can be a bit daunting. Two-year old Maidens can be even more vexing. But it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes a small change can bring out a big difference in a young, inexperienced horse. While past performances do not include statements about a trainer’s intentions, they can provide some clues which will help you read between the lines. To start off, … Continue reading Change For The Good
Last Wednesday the New York Times reported that the 2018 Triple Crown Winner JUSTIFY had tested positive for the banned drug Scopolamine after Winning the Santa Anita Derby in California, less than a month before the start of the Triple Crown series. Scopolamine, which is also known as Hyoscine, is banned because it can improve horses’ breathing and heart-rate. The horse’s Hall of Fame trainer … Continue reading Justified ?
With the presence of GOT STORMY, Saturday’s Grade 1, million dollar Woodbine Mile does have some wattage in terms of star power. She defeated the boys to Win the Fourstardave Handicap (G1) at Saratoga last month. But the race is not a lock for GOT STORMY, as there is more than one talented turf miler in this spot capable of derailing her momentum. It also seems that female stars tend to … Continue reading The Woodbine Mile
Slanting the odds in your favor To increase the odds in your favor you have to be able to spot Value where others cannot. And you will have to single (play one horse only) in some races to make sure the cost of the ticket(s) is not out of your price range. To beat the syndicate players, (multiple bettors pooling their money) who will often … Continue reading Winning Pick 6 Strategy
It is not a new Star Wars movie. Beginning on Wednesday, August 7th at Saratoga Race Course the New York Racing Association introduced the Empire 6, a jackpot-style multi-race bet replacing the traditional Pick 6 wager. The Empire 6, featuring a .20 cent minimum bet and 20% takeout, was added to the wagering menu that day and continued through the remainder of the 2019 meet. The … Continue reading The Pick 6
A field of nine will compete in the inaugural running of the $1 million dollar Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday. The turf race for three year-olds also offers a starting berth in the 4 million dollar Breeders’ Cup Turf at Santa Anita Park on November 2nd as part of the Win & You’re In series. Here then is a brief look at … Continue reading The Jockey Club Invitational
It was pretty much an all-day rain on Monday at The Spa, which was in sharp contrast to Sunday’s gorgeous weather and sweatshirt giveaway that drew a massive crowd. So the 2019 Saratoga Race Course meet seemingly staggered to the wire on closing day. But despite the small Labor Day crowd and a scratch-riddled card with all but one of the turf races moved to … Continue reading 2019 Saratoga By The Number$
With apologies to Roger Daltry and the rest of the lads regarding the headline, the Daily Racing Blog gives you some of the great memories from the 2019 Saratoga Race Course, in yet another summer to remember. Loss Of A Legend: Memories of Marylou Whitney, the beloved Queen of Saratoga, filled the hearts and minds of fans for the remainder of the meet after her death on … Continue reading The Spa Is Over…It’s All Behind Me
The Grade 1, $750,000 dollar Woodward Stakes drew a field of nine for the final Saturday feature at The Spa. The contest is for three year-olds and up, as veteran horses will give it one more shot to Win a Graded Stakes race at the prestigious Saratoga Race Course summer meet. The 1 1/8-mile Woodward is Race 11 on a card of 12 with a scheduled Post Time … Continue reading The Woodward Stakes
Last Friday the Daily Racing Blog once again had the pleasure of doing a segment on the Jerry Sullivan Radio Show, heard on 1270 The Fan out of Buffalo, NY. (the show is on Monday – Friday, nine to noon, and can be streamed live on iHEARTRADIO.com) But we digress, after explaining how we were going to Wager on the Travers Stakes, our gracious host (Jerry) said; “I’m … Continue reading So You Wanna Make A Wager ?
