Rick Francis – Handicapping

By Rick Francis —- A field of nine three-year-olds will head to the post for the 113th Running of the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby highlighted by the rivarly of Leland Ackerley Racing’s Chip Honcho and Phipps, St Elias Stable’s Golden Tempo. It’ll be clear...

By Rick Francis —- The “Road to the Kentucky Derby” passes through Oldsmar, Florida and Tampa Bay Downs with Festival Preview Day 46 and the running of the Sam F. Davis stakes. The day’s feature contest goes off as race 11 preceeded by stakes races the...

By Rick Francis —- A field of eleven three-year-olds begin their hunt in earnest for valuble Kentucky Derby 152 points with the 82nd running of the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes. A solid staks undercard and a weather forecast of near perfect, racing should be awesome. Good Luck !...

By Rick Francis —- Race 4) BC Filly & Mare Sprint 7 Furlongs Post Time 3:00 EDT 8) Hope Road 6) Sweet Azteca 9) Richi 4) Tamara 3) Vahva Race 5) BC Turf Sprint 5 Furlongs Post Time 3:41 EDT 1) Motorious 2) Reel Runner 8) Ag Bullet 6) Governor Sam 10) Shisospicy Race 6)...

By Rick Francis —- It’s Breeders’ Cup Friday and once again for the 42nd edition juvenile colts, gelding and fillies will showcase their talents from beautiful Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Forecast calls for clear skies and comfortable temps, track conditions will...

By Rick Francis —- As the 2025 Saratoga racing season hits the “homestretch” we are once again blessed with a Grade 1 contest the Alabama Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. The Alabama was first inaugurated in 1872 making it one of America’s oldest races and...

By Rick Francis —- A field of ten head to the starting gate at beautiful Saratoga Race Course for the 97th renewal of the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes. Contested at the “handicap” distance of 1&1/8th mile, this group features eight millionaires amongst the ten...

By Rick Francis —- The eyes of the racing world turn to Oceanport, New Jersey and Monmouth Park where the 58th edtion of the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational takes it’s turn in the spotlight. With a “Win and You’re In'” Breeders’ Cup Classic invite...