That's A Horse To Watch

Preakness Day

David Aragona — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:51:02 +0000

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 …

Friday: Belmont and Pimlico

David Aragona — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:58:42 +0000

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 …

Thursday at Belmont

David Aragona — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:58 +0000

Belmont, Race 1: Starter Optional Claiming $25,000 at six furlongs on the turf I think Tightend Touchdown (#2) is a very likely winner of this race, but as much as I’m looking forward to betting him I’m equally interested in wagering against Magical Season. He’s just going to be a much shorter price than he …

Wednesday at Belmont

David Aragona — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:02 +0000

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: …

Sunday at Belmont

David Aragona — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:19:30 +0000

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 …

Peter Pan Saturday at Belmont

David Aragona — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:41:04 +0000

I’m only writing analysis of three races today since I’m getting a late start, but they happen to be the three that I like most on the card. We’ll end with the Peter Pan Stakes, the local prep for the Belmont, which is just four weeks away. Belmont, Race 5: Allowance N1X at seven furlongs …

Friday at Belmont

David Aragona — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:10:38 +0000

Belmont, Race 1: Starter Allowance $50,000 at six furlongs for fillies and mares If Bobby Jo runs her last race she may just be impossible to beat here. She was facing a better rival in Famous Rose and really ran a gallant race to just miss by a half-length. It was such a huge effort …

Wet Thursday at Belmont

David Aragona — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:12:39 +0000

I didn’t get a chance to write an entry yesterday since I had to be out for the majority of the day, but I’m back from Churchill Downs and ready to dive back in at Belmont for a muddy, off-the-turf Thursday. Since I haven’t yet seen the scratches at the time of writing this I’m …

Orb: A Look Back

David Aragona — Tue, 07 May 2013 05:03:50 +0000

Something that people who are new to horse racing fail to realize about our sport is that you can actually become a fan of individual horses and that it’s not all about the human connections. You all know what it’s like to attach yourself to a particular thoroughbred early in its career and follow their …

Kentucky Derby Day

David Aragona — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:22:28 +0000

As was the case Friday I’ve posted a couple of wagers at Belmont under the My Bets tab since I can’t completely let my “Horses to Watch” in New York go ignored, but my focus will once again be Churchill Downs. The day has finally arrived albeit with a 90% chance of rain. I won’t …