STANFORD LOOKS TO REPEAT IN CHARLES TOWN CLASSIC

By Rick Francis —- CHARLES TOWN Race 11) 1&1/8th Mile. Charles Town Classic S. Grade II. Purse $1,250,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: ( 5:35)/ 4:35/ 3:35/ 2:35 Stanford 1), Pletcher/Velasquez, J; Malibu Moon 5-year-old was a driving winner of 2016’s...
Posted On 21 Apr 2017
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HANDICAPPING THE GRADE 1 ARKANSAS DERBY

By Rick Francis —- Malagacy the one to beat in G1 Arkansas Derby; Oaklawn/Coady Photography A field of twelve 3-year-old colts head to the starting gate in the running of the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, and for several a last chance at the “Run for the Roses”; let’s take a look...
Posted On 14 Apr 2017
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Keeneland: Fillies take center stage in Grade 3 Appalachian

By Rick Francis —- KEENELAND Race 8) 1 Mile. (Turf) Appalachian S. Presented by Japan Racing Association PRESENTED BY JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION. Grade III. Purse $125,000 FOR FILLIES, THREE YEARS OLD Post Time: ( 4:57)/ 3:57/ 2:57/ 1:57 Dream Dancing 1), winner of two...
Posted On 13 Apr 2017
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The Intriguing Santa Anita Derby

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- The Kentucky Derby scene has been dominated in the very recent past by three-year-old colts based in Southern California. Even though some of those have ventured off to other places to complete preparation for the Derby, all three most...
Posted On 07 Apr 2017
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Keeneland: Grade 3 Transylvania Headlines Opening Day

By Rick Francis —- Keeneland Race Course kicks off its 2017 spring meet in Graded Stakes fashion as a field of nine 3-year-olds takes to the turf in the running of the Grade 3 Transylvania Stakes; let’s have a look at the starters. Race 9) 1ˆ Mile. (Turf) Transylvania S....
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Gulfstream: Grade 1 Florida Derby; Pick-5, Full Card Selections

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- GULFSTREAM PARK Race 1: 4-3-5-6 Race 2: 7-1-11-12 Race 3: 10-6-4-1 Race 4) 1 Mile. (Turf) Appleton S. Grade III. Purse $200,000 FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Post Time: ( 1:24)/12:24/11:24/10:24 Side Spring (6): Now two-for-two over...
Posted On 01 Apr 2017
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HANDICAPPING THE DUBAI WORLD CUP

By MacKenzie Kirker-Head Guest Columnist —- (Note: All Post Time are A.M. Eastern Daylight Time) R1 – G1 Godolphin Mile – 1600m(8F) – Dirt Post Time 7:45 ET North America – Sharp Azteca – Heavy Metal – Kafuji Take The glorious Dubai World Cup day card opens with a hotly...
Posted On 23 Mar 2017
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Baffert looks to add another Rebel Stakes with American Anthem

By Rick Francis —- Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert looks to add yet another Rebel Stakes to his trophy case when he sends to post American Anthem, the son of 2012 Arkansas Derby winner Bodemeister; let’s take a look at the field. RACE 10) 1ˆ Mile. Rebel S. Grade II. Purse...
Posted On 17 Mar 2017
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SHAMAN GHOST ONE TO BEAT IN 80TH SANTA ANITA HANDICAP

By Rick Francis —- RACE 10), 1‚ Mile. Santa Anita H. Presented by San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino PRESENTED BY SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO AND CASINO. Grade I. Purse $750,000 FOR FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. Post Time: 7:44/ 6:44/ 5:44/( 4:44) Midnight Storm 1),...
Posted On 11 Mar 2017
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GULFSTREAM: IRISH WAR CRY KEY TO PICK-5

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Race 9) 1ˆ Mile. (Turf) PalmBch-G3 Palm Beach S. Grade III. Purse $100,000 THREE YEAR OLDS. Post Time: ( 4:03)/ 3:03/ 2:03/ 1:03 Kitten’s Cat (4): Really took a step forward in his last race and should get another great...
Posted On 04 Mar 2017
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