Gary Young’s Kentucky Derby Clocker Report & Selections
by GARY YOUNG There was nothing I saw Thursday morning to alter my thoughts in either of the marquee races so without any further ado let’s get down to the final thoughts and selections on […]
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How To Bet the 2017 Kentucky Derby Podcast
When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, a lot of talk swirls around who can/will win America’s most prestigious race, but very little is discussed regarding how to bet the race. Enter the How To […]
A nod to Triple Crown and to the Turf in DeRosa’s Hall of Fame votes
Votes for induction to the Racing Hall of Fame & Museum are due today, and there was very little personal drama when casting my ballot for who I hope to see enshrined in Saratoga Springs, […]
Kitten’s Cat favored against 11 foes in Spiral
West Coast-based horses have dominated the Kentucky Derby (G1) since 2012 with four of the past five winners having been based with Southern California outfits, but for a short period (2009-11) two of three winners […]
Favorites faltering in Points Races bolsters It’s Your Nickel’s Battaglia
There were three Kentucky Derby prep races today — two designated as such by virtue of offering 85 qualifying points and another that took on added significance when favorites faltered in the points contests. Following […]
How to get free PPs to handicap Kentucky Derby prep races
Want FREE Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances for this weekend’s top Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks prep races? We got you covered! The Fountain of Youth Stakes on Saturday headlines not only a huge day of […]
Evoking Afleet Alex, Funny Cide, and Real Quiet in the hopes of a Classic Empire rebound
While I searched for potential excuses for Classic Empire’s disappointing third-place finish at 2-to-5 in the Holy Bull Stakes my former Thoroughbred Times colleague Mike Curry (now of America’s Best Racing) offered hope: “Even the […]
Make Triple Crown Trail Even More Interesting With WinStar Fantasy Derby
For horseplayers, the road to the Kentucky Derby begins the preceding year when next year’s three-year-olds begin racing as two-year-olds. The past nine eventual Kentucky Derby winners had made their career debut by September 18 […]
Arrogate Historically Fast in Winning Pegasus World Cup
We have officially entered the realm where we question how good Arrogate might be historically versus how good he is against his own generation. Indeed, his victory in the $12-million Pegasus World Cup vaulted him […]
Power Plays from the Pegasus Power Grid
The first-ever Pegasus World Cup is today at Gulfstream Park, and the world’s richest race at $12-million anchors a 12-race card with full fields and challenging multi-race sequences. We’ll jump into the pools immediately and […]