Concert Tour Takes Top Billing in Derby List

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- When a 72-1 shot wins the Wood Memorial you know why I don’t like winter racing in New York. Bourbonic pulled off the upset over a field that in my opinion was lacking in any quality 3-year-olds. The winner is in this...
Posted On 05 Apr 2021
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Handicapping Derby Prep Races Coast to Coast

The Three Key Derby Preps By Bob Hill In a made-for-TV hour of racing on Saturday afternoon three major Kentucky Derby preps will be run in a coast-to-coast trio of contests that will further solidify answers to which three-year-olds fill the gates at Churchill Downs on May 1....
Posted On 02 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Thursday, April 1

By Amy Owens —- THURSDAY, APRIL 1 Keeneland’s 2021 Spring Meet opens Friday and runs through Friday, April 23. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland is closed for racing Easter Sunday, April 4. ********** · THURSDAY IS SCHOOLING DAY FOR THE TOYOTA BLUE GRASS...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Gulfstream: Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $300,000

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $300,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $300,000 for Friday’s program at Gulfstream Park. The popular multi-race wager went unsolved on Thursday’s Spring/Summer...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes – 04/01

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Prevalence in search of Kentucky Derby points in G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Overtook pointing toward G3 Peter Pan Capo Kane on the shelf with ankle injury A trio of Pick 5s offered on Saturday’s Grade 2...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Handicapping: Keeneland Opening Day; Full-Card Selections

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- KEENELAND Race 1) and 3) – 4.5 furlong juvenile races; Wesley Ward owns these races 1 (2) and race 3 (8), his last 5 years at Keeneland he is 26-55 for a 47% win percentage with 1st time starters in these sprints at the...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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FERRER WINS 3 ON 57TH BIRTHDAY; HELIUM NOMINATED TO TRIPLE CROWN

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The calendar says jockey Jose Ferrer is a year older today. Just don’t tell that to his rival jockeys or the trainers and owners who continue to benefit from his skill and passion. Ferrer rode three winners on his 57th birthday, then...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Gulfstream: D’Angelo on Dubai Trip: ‘We Didn’t Lose, We Learned’

By David Joseph —- D’Angelo on Dubai Trip: ‘We Didn’t Lose, We Learned’ Gulfstream’s Spring/Summer Meet Kicks Off Thursday Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Guaranteed at $250,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Jose D’Angelo was understandably disappointed with Jesus’ Team’s sixth-place...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Joyful Cadence Hopes to be Stallion Runhappy’s First Oaklawn Stakes Winner

By Robert Yates —- Joyful Cadence Hopes to be Stallion Runhappy’s First Oaklawn Stakes Winner After becoming Runhappy’s first Oaklawn winner, lightly raced Joyful Cadence will try to become the stallion’s first Oaklawn stakes winner in Saturday’s $200,000 Purple Martin for...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Wednesday, March 31

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 Keeneland’s 2021 Spring Meet opens Friday and runs through Friday, April 23. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland is closed for racing Easter Sunday, April 4. ********** · UNTREATED GETS FIRST FEEL OF MAIN TRACK FOR TOYOTA BLUE...
Posted On 01 Apr 2021
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