Handicapping the “2” Rebel Stakes

By Rick Francis —- Due to an overflow of entries, most notably from Santa Anita, the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes for 3-year-olds will split into two contests, now carded as the eighth and tenth races; let’s have a look at the fields. OAKLAWN PARK RACE 8) G2 Rebel Stakes 3yo...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream: Handicapping the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth, Davona Dale

By Rick Francis —- GULFSTREAM PARK Race 13) 1&1/16th Mile. Xpressbet Fountain of Youth S. Grade II. Purse $400,000 THREE YEAR OLDS. Post Time: ( 5:32)/ 4:32/ 3:32/ 2:32 1) Code of Honor – McGaughey/Velazquez (M/L 6-1); took a step back last out in the Mucho Macho...
Posted On 01 Mar 2019
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Handicapping the Rachel Alexandra & Risen Star Stakes

By Rick Francis —- Serengeti Empress; Coady Photography FAIR GROUNDS Race 11) Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra 3YO Fillies 1&1/16th Miles Post Time 6:29/( 5:29)/ 4:29/ 3:29 Certain finishing positions in this race will earn points to qualify for the 2019 Kentucky Oaks,pursuant...
Posted On 14 Feb 2019
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Gulfstream: Saturday’s Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream: Handicapped by the Experts

By David Joseph —- Saturday’s Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream: Handicapped by the Experts Welsch, The Dudes, Pricci, Spencer, Reynolds & Spadaro Give Picks HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the possibility of Gulfstream Park’s 20-cent Rainbow 6 pool growing to as much as $10 million...
Posted On 08 Feb 2019
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Handicapping the Grade 2 Holy Bull; Pick-5

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer — GULFSTREAM PARK Race 9) Grade III Forward Gal Fashion Faux Pas (3): The one in here with the most recent best form off the brief freshening; look for Javier to play catch me if you can coming off the Pegasus win last weekend....
Posted On 01 Feb 2019
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The Grade I Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes

By Rick Francis —- Gulfstream Park Race 12) 1&1/8th Mile. Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. Grade I. Purse $9,000,000 THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD 1) Bravazo (Lukas/Saez) M/L 12-1; hasn’t visited the winner’s circle in close to a year, although he came close...
Posted On 25 Jan 2019
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Oaklawn: Asmussen trio set for Opening Day Smarty Jones

By Rick Francis —- A formidable trio from the Steve Asmussen barn look to continue their march to the First Saturday in May when they face-off against five fellow three-year-olds in the Smarty Jones Stakes from Oaklawn Park; carded as race eight, let’s have a look at...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Handicapping the Grade III LeComte Stakes

By Rick Francis —- The 75th running of the Grade 3 LeComte Stakes highlights Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots “Road to the Derby” Kick-Off Day. A field of fourteen 3-year-olds will fill the starting gate for the one mile/seventy yard test and with Kentucky...
Posted On 18 Jan 2019
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Handicapping Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Breeders’ Cup Saturday Picks Race 3 – BC Filly and Mare Turf G1 Looks like a two-horse race. 13 – Marley’s Freedom Undefeated since loss to Selcourt last March. 1 – Selcourt Has not raced in over seven months, but she is working...
Posted On 02 Nov 2018
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Breeders’ Cup Friday Picks

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Race 5 – BC Juvenile Turf Sprint Wide open affair that offers both a challenge and the possible reward of picking a winner. 2 – Soldier’s Call (GB) Class edge of quality racing in France gives him the edge. 10 – So Perfect...
Posted On 01 Nov 2018
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