Curly Jack leaves’em all in the back

It has long been established the time to start thinking about the coming Kentucky Derby is the day after the existing Kentucky Derby. The official road to the 2023 Run for the Roses got started on September 17 with the first qualifying points race being run at...

Music City Stakes thoughts from Kentucky Downs

The seven-day live racing meet at Kentucky Downs has been full of dynamic action and huge payouts. For example, the 50-cent late pick 4 on September 10 paid $5525.63 and the 50-cent late pick 5 paid $20,559.61. That, my friend, is some real cheddar. On day six there...

September 10 is a HUGE day at Kentucky Downs

  Racing at Kentucky Downs just keeps getting bigger. Turf Cup day 2022 has the makings of a huge day. When we say “huge”, we mean “huge”. Based on grade 1 winners entering some races, the weather-forced re-scheduling of the Winstar Mint Millions, and the already...

Flightline provides a Classic answer

Athletes always face questions, that’s the nature of sports. They answer on the playing field. The 2022 Pacific Classic at Del Mar provided more than just a simple reply to any interrogatives. Flightline came into the 32nd running of this mile and a quarter scamper at...

2022 Pacific Classic could be another classic

  The Pacific Classic at Del Mar has long been one of “those” races. You know, one you circle on the calendar and always look forward to. Having featured some of the greatest Thoroughbred athletes since its inception in 1991, this mile and a-quarter drive over the Del...

Kentucky Downs day one Pony Pick

It’s opening day at Kentucky Downs !!! Always a great place to make money if you are guessing right, this track has offered up some HUGE payouts in the past. With that in mind, here are a few quick thoughts on the headline event, the FanDuel Tapit stakes. The...