Category Archive: Horses to Watch

May 21 2013

New Horses to Watch (April 26 – May 12)

I’m pretty late with this entry but I suppose it’s better late than never. Fortunately none of these horses have run back yet. Warrior James (April 27, Race 2) – He vied for the lead through a hotly contested early pace and was the only early player to be involved in the finish.  It looked …

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May 18 2013

Preakness Day

I’ll be making a day trip to Pimlico tomorrow in an attempt to witness all three legs of the Triple Crown live this year.  I’ve chosen a selection of races from Pimlico to discuss in addition to a few races later in the day at Belmont. Pimlico, Race 3:  Allowance N1X at five furlongs on …

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May 17 2013

Friday: Belmont and Pimlico

I’ve taken a look at Pimlico’s Black Eyed Susan day card and have opinions in a few of the races, which I will explain at the end of this entry, but I’ll be primarily focusing on Belmont today.  Tomorrow is another story since I’ll be making the trek down to Pimlico for the Preakness.  I’ll …

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May 15 2013

Wednesday at Belmont

The Preakness is only three days away but there are a few interesting cards at Belmont to keep us busy in the interim.  Today’s in particular features a number of races that look ripe for upsets or at least opportunities to take advantage of some favorites that are likely to be underlays. Belmont, Race 2:  …

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May 11 2013

Sunday at Belmont

Belmont, Race 2:  Starter Allowance $50,000 at six furlongs Coaltown Legend (#5) probably needed his last race and figures to give a much better account of himself here.  If he gets back to his better races he should be tough to hold off, especially since there figures to be a fast pace early. $10 Win …

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