The million-dollar, Haskell Stakes is Saturday at Monmouth Park. This is the 59th edition of the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-olds and is the first marquee race in the division since the end of the Triple Crown series in early June. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. STAR SWEEPER [ML 30-1] Jockey: Luis Riveria Jr. Trainer: Louis C. Linder Jr. His two wins came … Continue reading Who Wins The Haskell Stakes?
The $300,000-dollar, Grade 3 Indiana Derby is Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race for 3-year-olds is one of eight Stakes races on the day- all featuring 6 figure purses. Here is a brief look at the field: 1. LIGHTER [ML 20-1] Jockey: Marcelino Pedroza Jr. Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset. A tough assignment for his Stakes debut. Won his first career start in a three-quarter-mile … Continue reading Who Wins The Indiana Derby?
One of the biggest advantages a horseplayer can have at Saratoga Race Course is understanding track tendencies. While every racing day is unique, The Spa has developed certain patterns over the years that can help handicappers identify live horses and avoid vulnerable favorites. On the Main Dirt Track, tactical speed is often an asset, especially in sprint races. Horses that can break sharply, secure good … Continue reading Track Tendencies At Saratoga
Saturday is the 45th edition of the Stephan Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs. Since the turn of the century, it has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses, and this year is no different. Late last month, track officials announced that the Stephen Foster purse would be doubled from $1 million to $2 million, and that increase has helped to attract … Continue reading Who Wins The Stephan Foster?
Saturday is the third and final year the Belmont Stakes will be contested at historic Saratoga Race Course. Due to the shorter track configuration at Saratoga the race will be run at 1 ¼ miles. The $2 million, Grade 1 event anchors a five-day festival of racing at The Spa. The Saturday card also features several other prominent Stakes, including three qualifying races for this … Continue reading Who Wins The Belmont Stakes?
For the third straight year Saratoga Race Course stands in for Belmont Park as the host of the Belmont Stakes. Running at The Spa means that the third leg of the Triple Crown is run at the shortened distance of 1 ¼ miles. Horseplayers that follow track trends need to adjust their handicapping accordingly because Belmont Stakes trends (except for the last two years) were … Continue reading Saratoga Main Track 1 ¼-Mile Trends
Saturday is the $2 million-dollar Belmont Stakes. This year’s Belmont is taking place at 1 1/4 miles and is hosted by Saratoga Race Course for the third year in a row. While the third leg of the Triple Crown is normally contested at 1.5 miles at Belmont Park, searching for commonalities among past winners can still be an effective handicapping strategy. That said, here are some … Continue reading Belmont Stakes Trends
Saturday is the $2 million-dollar, Grade 1 Preakness Stakes. Pimlico Race Course has been the traditional host of the event but is currently undergoing a complete reconstruction of the venue. So, this year- the 151st edition of the Preakness will be held at Laurel Park in suburban Baltimore, Maryland. Here is a brief look at the competitive field of fourteen: 1. TAJ MAHAL [ML 5-1] Jockey: Sheldon Russell. … Continue reading Who Wins The Preakness Stakes?
The Grade 2, $300,000-dollar Black-Eyed Susan is Friday at Laurel Park. There may not be a Triple Crown for 3-year-old fillies this year, but at least the race will provide an opportunity for those fillies who missed the Kentucky Oaks to pick up Grade 2 Stakes recognition. Here is a brief look at the field for the 2026 edition of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes: 1. MISS … Continue reading Who Wins The Black-Eyed Susan?
Pimlico Race Course is currently undergoing major renovations, which means that the 2026 Preakness Stakes will be hosted by neighboring Maryland track Laurel Park. As a result of this temporary relocation of the second jewel of the Triple Crown some horseplayers might be at a bit of a disadvantage handicapping a familiar race at an unfamiliar track. So perhaps it’s time for an introduction or … Continue reading The Preakness at Laurel Park
