Gulfstream: Handicapping the Grade 3’s Holy Bull, Forward Gal

By Rick Francis —- Valuble Kentucky Derby/Oaks points are on the line for aspiring three-year-olds with the running of the G3 Holy Bull for the boys and the Grade 3 Forward Gal for the fillies. It’s a stakes filled afternoon from beautiful Gulfstream Park, let’s...
Posted On 02 Feb 2023
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Pegasus World Cup: Cyberknife goes out a winner; Stakes Selections

By Rick Francis —- The seventh installment of the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup will once again feature some of thoroughbred racing’s best. A field of twelve will go to post, each looking for the coveted Grade 1 ring and their share of the $3 million purse; let’s...
Posted On 27 Jan 2023
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“Road to the Derby” Kicks off with Grade 3 Lecomte, Silverbulletday; Full-Card Selections

By Rick Francis —- The “Road to the Derby” kicks off in earnest at Fair Grounds with the running of the 79th Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes. A field of eight 3-year-olds will head to post in search of Graded Stakes win and valuble Kentucky Derby points; the day’s...
Posted On 20 Jan 2023
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Cigar Mile Handicap: Zandon looks the one to beat

By Rick Francis —- Though talk of the “Greatest” of all-time racehorses always comes back to Secretariat and the Triple Crown champions through history, one can never and should never overlook the great, “Incomprable Cigar”. A winner of 19 from 33...
Posted On 01 Dec 2022
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Fair Grounds: Chattalot looks to add to Asmussen’s Classic victories

By Rick Francis —- Bloom Racing and David Bern’s 3-year-old Midnight Lute colt Chattalot seeks to give trainer Steve Asmussen his seventh win in Fair Grounds Thanksgiving Classic. A field of seven will head to post for the 95th running contested at six furlongs. Race...
Posted On 23 Nov 2022
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Saturday Breeders’ Cup Selections

By Rick Francis —- Race 3) 7 Furlongs. Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE-YEARS-OLD AND UPWARD Post Time: (11:50)/10:50/ 9:50/ 8:50 13) Echo Zulu 2) Edgeway 4) Ce Ce 11) Wicked Halo Add 8) Goodnight Olive Race 4)...
Posted On 03 Nov 2022
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FRIDAY BREEDERS’ CUP SELECTIONS

By Rick Francis —- Race 5) 1&5/8 Mile. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance S. Grade II. Purse $350,000 (includes $50,000 KTDF – Kentucky TB Devt Fund) FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: ( 2:15)/ 1:15/12:15/11:15 4) Heywoods Beach 9) Win the Day 1) Rattle N...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022
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Handicapping: Fair Grounds Louisiana Champions Day

By Rick Francis —- Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots once again hosts it’s Louisiana Champions Day where each stakes contests are run for a minimal 100k and up; weather could factor late so check for scratches. Race 5) 1&1/16th Mile. Louisiana Champions Day...
Posted On 09 Dec 2021
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Breeders’ Cup Classic Pick; Full-Card Selections

By Rick Francis —- DEL MAR The 38th edition of the Breeders’ Cup Classic features multiple Classic and Grade 1 winners, let’s take a look at the field. Race 12) 1&1/4 Mile. Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Grade I. Purse $6,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS...
Posted On 05 Nov 2021
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Handicapping: Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Stakes

Rick Francis —- The 38th edition of racing’s World Championships kicks off from beautiful Del Mar Race Course where the “Turf meets the Surf”. This years Breeders’ Cup will be no different than in past years as it’ll be U.S. based horses...
Posted On 04 Nov 2021
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