Emmanuel enjoys switch to turf in Pennine Ridge
Although the Triple Crown trail didn’t pan out for Emmanuel, the well-bred son of More Than Ready looked tailor-made for turf. So it proved in Saturday’s Pennine Ridge (G2) at Belmont Park. […]
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Unanimous Consent brings unbeaten mark to Pennine Ridge
Perfect from three starts, Unanimous Consent will seek his first graded win in Saturday’s $200,000 Pennine Ridge (G2) at Belmont Park. The Chad Brown-trained colt tops a field of seven, including a main-track only runner, […]
Spotlight shifts to Epicenter as Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 closes
After four months of unchanging stability, the Kentucky Derby Future Wager took on a new flavor for its fifth and final pool. […]
Zandon kicks clear in Blue Grass
Zandon ran into a wall of traffic while launching his bid but would not be denied in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass, Wood Memorial
Pondering whether Santa Anita Derby favorite Messier is a more natural router than Forbidden Kingdom, if Smile Happy is the best rebound candidate in the Blue Grass, and if Mo Donegal’s points gamble will pay off in the Wood Memorial […]
Smile Happy, Zandon among dozen in Blue Grass
Blue Grass S. (G1) — Race 9 (5:10 p.m. ET) The two colts that ran closest to Epicenter in the Risen Star (G2) in February appear the horses to beat in the $1 million Blue […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]
Emmanuel makes stakes debut in Fountain of Youth; seven in Davona Dale
The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (G2) runneth over with high-profile Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls, making it the most eagerly anticipated event on a banner Saturday at Gulfstream Park. […]
Smile Happy continues to reign in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
Although Smile Happy hasn’t run since November, the son of Runhappy continues to receive abundant support in early betting for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]
Kentucky Derby hopeful Emmanuel much the best in Tampa Bay allowance
Well-regarded sophomore Emmanuel is set for the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail after making short work of a Tampa Bay Downs allowance field on Sunday. […]