Rick Francis – Handicapping

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...