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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2018 Breeders’ Cup: An early look at the Contenders

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Friday Juvenile Turf Sprint Strike Silver – Really took to the turf in his first attempt in the Indian Summer Stakes, he could see a similar set up in this race. Shang Shang Shang – Has not been seen since beating the...
Posted On 27 Oct 2018
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SATURDAY: KEENELAND STAKES SELECTIONS; ALL-STAKES PICK-5

By Matt Pappis TSV Staff Writer —- Race 6 Grade II Woodford (Turf) Post Time Post Time: ( 3:30)/ 2:30/ 1:30/12:30 Done Deal (1): Gets the cut back in distance to 5 1/2 furlongs where he might be able to run them off their feet wire to wire at a healthy number. Extravagant...
Posted On 06 Oct 2018
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Handicapping the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Vosburgh, Turf Classic & Pilgrim

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Belmont Race 7) Grade I Vosburgh Invitational Imperial Hint (6): Much the one to beat in this race; he will likely destroy this field as a very short price and head to Louisville as one of the favorites in the Breeders’ Cup...
Posted On 28 Sep 2018
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Handicapping the Grade 1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile

By Rick Francis —- WOODBINE Race 8) G1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile Stakes (TURF) Post Time 4:43 EDT 6) Lord Glitters (O’Meara/Spencer) – major player on the English circuit enters off a solid Group 3 score at York; 5-year-old just missed in the prestigious Queen Anne at...
Posted On 15 Sep 2018
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