Category: Trainers

horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, NYRA, Trainers

Horse Racing Hall Of Fame

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1951 in Saratoga Springs, NY to honor the achievements of American Thoroughbred Racehorses, Jockeys, and Trainers. The museum first opened its doors in 1951, at which time it occupied a single room in Saratoga’s Canfield Casino.  The establishment was supported by the city of Saratoga Springs, which donated $2,500, as well as the Saratoga Racing Association, which donated … Continue reading Horse Racing Hall Of Fame

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Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, NYRA, Saratoga, Trainers, Travers Stakes, Wagering

Who Wins The Travers Stakes ?

Saturday’s Travers Stakes drew a high-quality, competitive field of eight starters competing for a hefty $1.25 million purse along with the right to inscribe their name in the sport’s history.  Here then, is a brief look at the field: 1. THORPEDO ANNA [ML 3-1] Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr. Trainer: Ken McPeek. This is a big test for the filly, but if you trust McPeek’s judgment that … Continue reading Who Wins The Travers Stakes ?

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Breeders' Cup, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, NYRA, Saratoga, The Whitney, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Whitney ?

The $1 million dollar, Grade 1 Whitney Stakes is Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, it is one of the marquee summertime races in U.S. horse racing. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a qualifier in the Win and You’re In  Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, giving the Winner an automatic berth to the $7 million dollar BC Classic on November 2nd at Del Mar. Here is a brief look at the full field … Continue reading Who Wins The Whitney ?

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Handicapping, Haskell Stakes, horse racing, Lifestyle, NYRA, Trainers, Wagering

Decisions, Decisions

The million dollar, G1 Haskell Stakes is Saturday at Monmouth Park. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher had said that he would enter three of his horses in the mile & 1/8th contest. And today he did just that by submitting FIERCENESS, MINDFRAME and TUSCAN SKY to compete in the signature race at Monmouth. The question is, how many of them actually take the trip … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, Trainers, Triple Crown, Wagering

Who Wins The Belmont Stakes?

There is no Triple Crown on the line this year. Regardless of that, the 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes is still generating a lot of interest. Most of the Belmont buzz is due to the fact that the $2 million race on Saturday is being held for the first time ever at America’s Track– Saratoga Race Course. The 2024 Belmont Stakes drew an extremely competitive field … Continue reading Who Wins The Belmont Stakes?

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Lifestyle, Saratoga, Secretariat, The Whitney, Trainers, Triple Crown

Secretariat Heartburn At The Spa

Last year was the 50th anniversary of SECRETARIAT Winning the Triple Crown. Big Red was moving like a tremendous machine that afternoon at Belmont Park, his Winning margin a whopping 31 lengths. So, with the Belmont Stakes being held at Saratoga this year it’s fitting to recall when the superstar horse came to The Spa in the summer of 1973. SECRETARIAT arrived in town the … Continue reading Secretariat Heartburn At The Spa

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Belmont Stakes, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Saratoga, Trainers, Triple Crown

The Coach Comes Through

When the Kentucky Derby Winner chooses to run in the Preakness most horse racing aficionados (whether they admit to or not) are hoping the Derby Winner can cross the wire first at Pimlico, which would then set up a potential Triple Crown bid. Should the first two jewels be taken by the same horse, interest from casual horse racing fans is ratcheted up for the … Continue reading The Coach Comes Through

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Belmont Stakes, Handicapping, horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Pimlico, Preakness, Trainers, Triple Crown, Wagering

Who Wins The Preakness ?

Horse racing’s Triple Crown Winners Club has a mere 13 members. To say it’s an elite club would be a vast understatement. But it is worth noting that 11 Thoroughbreds have ran and lost in the Kentucky Derby but then came back to sweep the Preakness and Belmont Stakes (another seven Won those two races but did not run in the Derby). There are also … Continue reading Who Wins The Preakness ?

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Fair Grounds, Handicapping, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Risen Star

The competition for qualifying points for the 2024 Kentucky Derby heats up on Saturday with the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. This is the first prep race offering 50 qualifying points to the Winner. That should be enough to secure a spot in the field of 20 for the May 4th Run For The Roses, but coming close can be rewarding as well … Continue reading Who Wins The Risen Star

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Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Handicapping, Holy Bull, horse racing, Jockeys, Kentucky Derby, Lifestyle, Trainers, Wagering

Who Wins The Holy Bully Stakes?

Saturday is the Grade 3, $250,000 dollar Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park.  It is is the first of three Derby preps at the Florida venue, and 20-10-6-4-2 qualifying points are available to the top five eligible finishers. The 1 1/16-mile Stakes features the 2024 debut of FIERCENESS, last year’s 2-year-old Champion and Winner of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Here is a look at the lineup for the … Continue reading Who Wins The Holy Bully Stakes?

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