So after I’ll have Another stepped up and made it happen over a strong Bodemeister the question is do we have a Triple Crown Contender? We have not seen one for years and the sport would love to have this elusive goal accomplished by a great horse. We will see if I’ll Have Another has the stamina to turn around and put up a show like he did in the Derby. Bodemeister still seems the one to beat in this race and if was rode a little differently might have one the Derby. Here is the Preakness 2012 field below: Bodemeister Brimstone Island Cozzetti Creative Cause Dullahan Guyan Star…
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The racehorse that became a war horse
Horse Racing Systems, News, Odds, Tips16 May 2012 | 3:28 amFollowers of Stat of the Day might have spotted a horse called Sgt Reckless making his debut alongside Buckhorn Tom in the bumper at Wincanton yesterday. Of course, there’s nothing remarkable about that in itself – there are horses having their first run just about every day. And despite his win, there’s no chance that Mick Channon’s Sgt Reckless will achieve anything like his predecessor of that name, who was a truly remarkable animal. Sgt Reckless was a small chestnut coloured mare that became a US Marine during the Korean War. She was recruited into the Marine Corps late in 1952 by… -
Star-studded cast eyes Friday's Pimlico Special
ESPN.com - Horse Racing15 May 2012 | 3:33 pmFriday's Black-Eyed Susan undercard at Pimlico features a stellar edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes as well as three sprint stakes in the lead-up to Saturday's 137th running of the Preakness Stakes. -
The Kentucky Derby Is Delightful And Difficult by Simon Rowlands
The TVG Blog articles4 May 2012 | 3:22 pmSimon Rowlands has worked at Timeform since 1986, with the exception of a short period earlier this century, and is now Head of Research and Handicapping at the company. Here is his take on the 138th Kentucky Derby. -
Preakness: Field of 11 or 12 looks likely at Pimlico
News14 May 2012 | 8:30 pmWith entry day fast approaching Wednesday for the 137th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico, the prospective field came into sharper focus Monday, with Hansen, Hierro, and the longshot Brimstone I
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The racehorse that became a war horse
16 May 2012 | 3:28 amFollowers of Stat of the Day might have spotted a horse called Sgt Reckless making his debut alongside Buckhorn Tom in the bumper at Wincanton yesterday. Of course, there’s nothing remarkable about that in itself – there are horses having their first run just about every day. And despite his win, there’s no chance that Mick Channon’s Sgt Reckless will achieve anything like his predecessor of that name, who was a truly remarkable animal. Sgt Reckless was a small chestnut coloured mare that became a US Marine during the Korean War. She was recruited into the Marine Corps late in 1952 by… -
Stat of the Day, 16th May 2012
16 May 2012 | 2:26 amStat of the Day Stat of the Day: 16th May 2012 A quite bizarre selection yesterday, with the early 10/1 vanishing to 9/2, before drifting out to 13/2 again… And then the horse opened up 16/1 on course, before being backed into 12/1! In the event, Buckhorn Tom finished fifth and looked like he needs a much quicker race to show what – if any – talent he has. Onwards, to the southerly figure of eight that is the… 3.10 Fontwell I’m interested in Kim Bailey today at the Sussex track. In truth, Kim Bailey is a trainer I’m always interested in, and he’s in good… -
York Dante Meeting Data Pack
16 May 2012 | 2:09 amDante Meeting, York Racecourse Today hails the start of the three day Dante meeting on the Knavesmire in York, one of Britain’s most beautiful tracks. As well as the second most important Derby trial, the Dante itself, there are another twenty races for us to get our teeth into, so I’ve pulled together a few facts and figures that might help. York Draw Firstly, the draw can be significant. That’s not to say it always is. But, in fields of 14+, it often plays a hand. So where to be ideally berthed? Well, on the straight course, which hosts five and six furlong races, middle… -
Beating the Odds by Nichola Garvey
15 May 2012 | 4:15 amYou might think from its title that Beating the Odds was one of those books full of ideas about how to improve your gambling. Not at all. It’s a biography of Alan Tripp, who started off as an illegal SP bookmaker in Australia before twice building up and selling on billion dollars legit offshore based betting operations. It’s the descriptions of activity in the twilight world of off course betting as recently as the 1980s that stand out in the book, a time when fixed odds betting was only legal on course. Tripp built up a huge telephone network in pubs and back street offices in a… -
The Punting Confessional: Beating the handicapper.
15 May 2012 | 3:30 amCurragh Racecourse Curragh, May 6th I managed to the get the flat season – or at least the punting part of it – up and running at the Curragh on Bank Holiday Monday with a pair of decent winners in Ondeafears and Wrekin Rock; that the pair came in 50-80 handicaps should come as no surprise to anyone who knows my punting methods. I realise there is something perverse in making your biggest plays in the worst races on the card – that was certainly the case here with the winners returning the worst and second-worst form ratings of the meeting – but I’m a contrarian by nature and…
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Star-studded cast eyes Friday's Pimlico Special
15 May 2012 | 3:33 pmFriday's Black-Eyed Susan undercard at Pimlico features a stellar edition of the Grade 3, $300,000 Pimlico Special Stakes as well as three sprint stakes in the lead-up to Saturday's 137th running of the Preakness Stakes. -
Mark Valeski gets up to win Grade 2 Peter Pan
14 May 2012 | 4:38 pmBrereton Jones and trainer Larry Jones opted to bypass the Kentucky Derby with dual Grade 2-placed Mark Valeski and the move paid off as the Proud Citizen colt scored his first stakes win in Saturday's Grade 2, $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park. -
Juvenile champ Hansen won't run in Preakness
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Bodemeister strong enough to run Preakness
14 May 2012 | 3:38 pmBodemeister is headed to the Preakness to challenge I'll Have Another after their memorable finish in the Kentucky Derby. -
Bodemeister's connections feel like winners
13 May 2012 | 11:32 pmThe Twin Spires, and anyone who knew anything about horse racing, knew they were witnessing something special.
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The Kentucky Derby Is Delightful And Difficult by Simon Rowlands
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Kentucky Derby 138
3 May 2012 | 4:51 pmThe 2012 Kentucky Derby offers something we haven't seen since Barbaro in 2006; the possibility of a really good horse. Trainer Michael Matz brought the world 'Pegasus on Earth' with his brilliant training job and the "sublime" performance, as Announcer Tom Durkin called it, by Barbaro who opened up by a historic margin to win the Derby. Matz is back this year with a very good horse in Union Rags. -
Betting the Kentucky Derby Undercard
3 May 2012 | 12:54 pmThe great thing about a card like the one that we have in store for us on Derby day, is that you do not have to be right often to make money. You can pretty much not only count on great prices, but also a shocking upset or two that could facilitate a $213,895.00 Pick 5 pay-off like the one we had last year. -
The Kentucky Derby – A Betting Paradise
27 Apr 2012 | 10:50 amAs opposed to years past -- when I forced myself to wait until the field was named and post positions were assigned to dig into my handicapping -- I am already dialed in for this year's renewal of the Kentucky Derby. Having watched so many different horses win the Grade 1 races from coast to coast, it is an absolute bettor’s paradise in the 138th Run for the Roses. -
The Blue Grass Stakes
12 Apr 2012 | 11:25 amOn the NTRA Teleconference this week, Dr. Kendall Hansen eluded to some sort of excitement and fanfare beyond Hanson’s mere participation in this Saturday’s Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. “Stay tuned,” he said. “We have a little something fun planned.” What could it be? Probably not dying the mane and tail - I think they’ve put that idea on the back burner after it was staunchly denied by NYRA in advance of the Gotham Stakes.
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Preakness: Field of 11 or 12 looks likely at Pimlico
14 May 2012 | 8:30 pmWith entry day fast approaching Wednesday for the 137th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico, the prospective field came into sharper focus Monday, with Hansen, Hierro, and the longshot Brimstone I -
Preakness result will help Jones assess whether to run Mark Valeski in Belmont Stakes
14 May 2012 | 8:29 pmELMONT, N.Y. – Mark Valeski, winner of Saturday’s Grade 2 Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont, arrived back at Churchill Downs early Monday morning and will train there while his connections decid -
I'll Have Another stretches his legs Monday at Pimlico
14 May 2012 | 8:28 pmBALTIMORE – Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another went through another strong gallop Monday morning at Pimlico, where trainer Doug O’Neill chose to send the colt to the track earli -
Dixie Strike handles odds-on favorite Tu Endie Wei in Selene
13 May 2012 | 8:51 pmETOBICOKE, Ontario -- A rejuvenated Dixie Strike defeated 1-2 favorite Tu Endie Wei with an impressive closing run under Patrick Husbands in the $280,000 Selene Stakes at Woodbine on Sunday. &n -
Pimlico Special attracts 10, led by Alternation
13 May 2012 | 8:51 pmA terrific 13-race Friday card with seven stakes and no claiming events awaits Preakness eve fans at Pimlico in Baltimore, where the historic Pimlico Special is being revived after having been dormant
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Rip's Meadowlands Picks for Friday, May 18
15 May 2012 | 1:04 pmRON RIPPEY'S MEADOWLANDS PICKS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 18 AT MEADOWLANDS Post Time: 7:00 1 - GYM TAN LAUNDRY plunges in class from debut as 3-year-old in first race of year after having won 4-of-9 and $165,892 as 2-year-old. TROJAN... -
Rip's Belmont Picks for Wednesday, May 16
14 May 2012 | 10:11 amRON RIPPEY'S BELMONT PICKS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 AT BELMONT Post Time: 12:50 1 - N.F.'s DESTINY (stands out if race comes off grass the way gelding won debut with pedigree for slop), Synthesizer, Kharafa, Silent Thunder ... -
Rip's Belmont Picks for Sunday, May 13
13 May 2012 | 7:58 amRON RIPPEY'S BELMONT PICKS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 13 AT BELMONT Post Time: 12:50 1 - SUSTAINABLE FOREST (twice-beaten at odds-on colt drops as the speed of the race), Count Catamount, Fisherman's Wharf 2 - OUR ENTOURAGE (tired... -
Rip's Monmouth Picks for Sunday, May 13
12 May 2012 | 2:38 pmRON RIPPEY'S MONMOUTH PICKS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 13 AT MONMOUTH Post Time: 12:50 1 - DOUBLE HARBOR plunges from $40,000 to $10,000 for excellent claiming barn of New York trainer Bruce Levine after failing to fire in slop... -
Rip's Meadowlands Picks for Saturday, May 12
11 May 2012 | 2:48 pmRON RIPPEY'S MEADOWLANDS PICK FOR SATURDAY, MAY 12 AT MEADOWLANDS Post Time: 7:00 1 - INTHEBLINKOFANEYE surged from fifth outside into the lead before being overtaken by MOST HAPPY KEENE. Reverses finish. Keep an eye on outside pacers in...
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More baseball stuff
16 May 2012 | 2:53 amNot necessarily a Wednesday play here (though i am betting it), but more just something for you guys to watch throughout the rest of the year (or however long it lasts). It came to my attention a couple of weeks ago mdue to a friend of mine that lives in Colorado (and is a fantasy baseball expert) that it's been warmer in Colorado than normal for this time of year, and in a probably-related matter, they were averaging 12.6 runs per game in Coors Field. I started betting the over during the last several games of their most recent homestand, as the totals have been listed in the 8.5-10.5 range… -
Pimlico Special Stakes
15 May 2012 | 7:35 pmLittle Donnie sent out Alternation this morning on the sloppy Pimlico track and he zipped 4f in a snappy 48 3/5. All systems on go for this in form hdc winner. In his last in the Oaklawn Park Handicap going 1 1/8, he lead every call and easily disposed of the likes of Yawanna Twist, Nehro, and Hymn Book. 3 he will face again on Friday on the cut-back to 1 1/16. Luis Q. says he has never been better and the Von Hemel clan and Pin Oak Stud folks are expecting a dominant performance and a front running win. Will be a big play for me and a single on the late pick 4. Little Donnie thinks he is… -
El Padrino sent to Farm
15 May 2012 | 9:12 amCame to the Derby after working in mud at PMM and was stiff. Broke last in the Derby and ran on to pass tired horses. Came back lame and has been sent over to Winstar for secret rest. Word is he will be pointed to fall racing. No secret here, El Padrino will be sent to surgery and try to fix whatever the problem is. This is the kind of CRAP that drives me crazy. Namely, when a horse has a physical problem, let it be known what the problem is. If the powers that be want to do something for the bettors, then IMO these type of injuries should be made public, not keep it secret. It would be nice… -
Baseball play for Tuesday
15 May 2012 | 6:02 amRangers (Lewis) -1.5 runs, -115 vs. Royals (Mazzaro) I very rarely lay -1.5 runs on a baseball game, but this is an exception. Royals starter Vin Mazzaro got absolutely torched in a brief major league stint last year, before getting sent back down to the minors where he belonged (he was only called up due to an injury to Bruce Chen). In fact, he gave up a staggering 14 runs during a single relief appearance vs. the Indians. He later got bombed by the Blue Jays. Doubtful much has changed since last year, as he failed to make the Royals roster this spring, and since then has posted a 4.37 era… -
Bodemeister confirmed for Preakness
14 May 2012 | 6:43 pmDerby runner-up Bodemeister confirmed for Preakness Stakes - Thoroughbred Times
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Shift helps Tribe defense find a higher gear: Indians Insider
16 May 2012 | 1:02 amIn his three years as Indians manager, Manny Acta has always used the infield shift, but he's never been as aggressive with it as this season. View full sizeJim Mone, Associated PressWith some savvy positioning on the infield, Asdrubal Cabrera and the Indians were able to turn four double plays in Derek Lowe’s shutout of the Twins on Tuesday. Indians Chatter Clubhouse confidential: What’s it like to play defense behind fast-working, grounder-inducing Derek Lowe? “He’s a sinkerball pitcher, so you have to be ready all the time,” said shortstop Asdrubal… -
How many games will Derek Lowe, 39, win for Cleveland Indians? Poll
16 May 2012 | 1:02 amLowe, who slumped badly at the end of last season with the Atlanta Braves, has made between 32 and 35 starts each of the last 10 seasons — leading or sharing the league lead four times. Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerIndians right-hander Derek Lowe, who will turn 39 on June 1, has a 6-1 record with a 2.05 ERA. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Indians right-handed pitcher Derek Lowe will turn 39 on June 1, but it doesn’t seem to matter now, the way he’s baffling batters with his sinker, his control and his savvy. Lowe pitched a complete game six-hitter in the Indians’ 5-0… -
Derek Lowe trade working out well for Tribe – Comment of the Day
16 May 2012 | 1:02 am"I love that Acta kept Lowe in for the entire game (what he should have done with Gomez yesterday in order to avoid the drama). A very special moment for Lowe, the team, and the fans. He's proven to be a pretty good pick-up don't you think?" – rijo View full sizeAP Photo/Jim MoneMany cleveland.com readers are happy with what Derek Lowe has done this season. In response to the story Cleveland Indians sweep Twins on Derek Lowe’s 6-hitter and homers by Choo, Cabrera and Santana, cleveland.com reader rijo is happy with what Derek Lowe has done this season. This… -
Cleveland Indians sweep Twins on Derek Lowe’s 6-hitter and homers by Choo, Cabrera and Santana
16 May 2012 | 1:02 amLowe throws 127 pitches in improving to 6-1 with a 2.05 ERA. Choo reaches base three times from leadoff spot. View full sizeJim Mone, Associated PressDerek Lowe was in total control on Tuesday, getting the Twins to hit into four double plays in posting his first big-league shutout since 2005. Related stories Shift paying off for Tribe defense: Insider On Deck: Tribe vs. Seattle | More Tribe Boxscore | Scoreboard | Standings MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Lowe just walked the leadoff man in the ninth inning Tuesday at Target Field. He was 2-1 on the next batter, Ryan Doumit, when catcher Lou Marson… -
Terry Pluto talks about Kyrie Irving winning Rookie of the Year, Ubaldo and Browns’ defensive line : Podcast
16 May 2012 | 1:02 amWhat should the Indians do with Ubaldo Jimenez? Who can fit best with Kyrie Irving next season that is in the NBA Draft? Plain Dealer sports columnist Terry Pluto answered those questions and more in his weekly podcast. View full sizeGus Chan/The Plain DealerWho is a good fit from the NBA Draft for the Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving? Audio: Terry Pluto podcast, 5/15/12 Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Cleveland sports with cleveland.com’s Glenn Moore. What should the Indians do with Ubaldo Jimenez? Who can fit best with Kyrie Irving next season that is in the NBA Draft? Plain Dealer…
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Black Caviar wins 21st in Gatewood
13 May 2012 | 4:44 pmToday the racehorse who cannot be beaten extends his streak to number 21 at Adelaide’s Morphettville Racecourse. At the Gatewood Black Caviar took the lead about half way and never looked back driving to a great finish and looking sharper than ever. The streak of 21 exceeds the likes of Zenyatta the now retired American mare who won 19 in a row. Black Caviar is tentatively scheduled for a trip to England to race at Royal Ascot on June 23rd and at Newmarket on July 14th. So stay tuned for some more exciting racing action from Black Caviar to watch as this horse goes down as one of the… -
Kentucky Derby 2012 Order of Finish
11 May 2012 | 10:16 pmThe 2012 Kentucky Derby is in the books and it looks like it was I’ll Have Another to fight off Bodemiester for an impressive victory. We will see a rematch in the 2012 Preakness. Here is the order of finish for the 2012 Derby. 2012 Kentucky Derby order of finish 1. I’ll Have Another 2 .Bodemeister 3. Dullahan 4. Went the Day Well 5. Creative Cause 6. Liaison 7. Union Rags 8. Rousing Sermon 9. Hansen 10. Daddy Nose Best 11. Optimizer 12. Alpha 13. El Padrino 14. Done Talking 15. Sabercat 16. Gemologist 17. Trinniberg 18. Prospective 19. Take Charge Indy 20. Daddy Long Legs -
May 19, 2012 Preakness Stakes
10 May 2012 | 11:07 pmSo after I’ll have Another stepped up and made it happen over a strong Bodemeister the question is do we have a Triple Crown Contender? We have not seen one for years and the sport would love to have this elusive goal accomplished by a great horse. We will see if I’ll Have Another has the stamina to turn around and put up a show like he did in the Derby. Bodemeister still seems the one to beat in this race and if was rode a little differently might have one the Derby. Here is the Preakness 2012 field below: Bodemeister Brimstone Island Cozzetti Creative Cause Dullahan Guyan Star… -
Pupil Team Already Eyeing St Leger Bid
10 May 2012 | 10:50 pmModel Pupil created a good impression, when making a winning seasonal return at Newmarket’s Craven meeting. His trainer, Charles Hills, is already making plans to train his promising colt for the world’s oldest classic, the Ladbrokes St Leger at Doncaster, in September, writes Elliot Slater. The Prince Khaled Abdullah-owned son of Derby winner, Sinndar, had shown plenty of promise on his only outing, last term, when finishing third behind Mighty Ambition, in a Newbury maiden contest, in late-September. The winner was sent off favourite and went on to run a respectable fifth, behind the… -
Remington Park Free Picks for 04/29/2012
28 Apr 2012 | 4:29 pmWe are tearing it up this Sunday bringing our fan base the best free picks in horse racing. Here we will take on Remington Park in the chase of some nice exactas and maybe a nice pick 3. Check out our free picks below for Remington Park: Race 1: Brr Chilly and Call me Flyer Race 2: Queen of Nuts and Ms St Patty Race 3: Grey Squirrel and Up N Gone Race 4: Dazed and Feeling the Strain Race 5: Smokey Dokey Dale and Mr Lucky Rabbit Race 6: I Should Say and Swamp Rat Race 7: First Down Shazoom and After Me Again Race 8: Ima Stone Candy and Head Bud Race 9: Radio Flyin and Painted Dream Race 10:…
