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Kentucky Derby Top 10: War of Will prominent

In the February edition of the Kentucky Derby Top 10 list from the Derby Day Racing team, War of Will impressed the voters with his victory in the Risen Star at Fair Grounds Race Course. The son of War Front moved into second place in the poll as 2-year-old Champion Game Winner retained the number one position. Four of the top six spots are held by horses that have yet to make a start in 2019 but have the big resumes from last year. All four of those horses are expected to return to the races in March.

Lone Sailor, Quip, and Flameaway all set to return in Mineshaft

At three, Lone Sailor did not live up to his looks. That may seem rather harsh for a horse that earned over $800,000 last year, but that’s just how good the son of Majestic Warrior appears in person. One of the finest examples of thoroughbred horseflesh I witnessed in 2018 is ready …

Playing the Kentucky Derby 2019 Future Wager

If you’re interested in picking out your Kentucky Derby 2019 winner 12 weeks before the Run for the Roses, you’re in luck because the future is now! Or so it has been said. The quickest way to play is to hit up your Advanced Wagering Account as Churchill Downs offers up the second of its four

Super Bowl 2019 selections: New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams

Following a long season, Super Bowl LIII is now upon us, and on Sunday the New England Patriots will take on the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. After my selection in the NFC Championship game had their ticket to Atlanta ripped out of...

Midnight Bisou gets the jump on the Older Dirt Female division

In what could be the start of an excellent season for the older dirt female division, Midnight Bisou was up in time, deep in the heart of Texas. It may not have been pretty, but under confident handling by her Hall of Fame pilot Mike Smith, the classy filly, turned mare, rolled late …

Kentucky Derby 2019: Fantasy league update

Here’s a run down – with early odds of winning – for the six Fantasy Stables competing during Derby Day Racing’s Road to the Roses/Triple Crown Season Challenge. Each team member included their drafting strategy, I provided the odds. Draft was held on January 1. Get the latest news on Derby contenders.

Kentucky Derby: first Top 10 rankings for 2019

The team at Derby Day Racing has put together their first Top 10 list of contenders for the 2019 Kentucky Derby.

Two-year-old champion and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile victor Game Winner was the consensus number one pick after being the top choice by all but one of us.

Kentucky Derby 2019: War of Will impresses in LeComte victory

War of Will made a big move up the list of contenders for Kentucky Derby 2019 when he ran off to a four-length victory in the Grade 3 LeComte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course. All along his trainer Mark Casse has had high hopes for this son of War Front,

NFC Championship Game Selection: Saints vs. Rams

Our second week of selecting games gave us our first loss as the Chiefs dominated the Colts, but the Rams covered the spread in their win and we went 1-1 on the weekend. We’re 3-1 thus far in our sports betting selections this year. This Sunday, the Saints will square off against the Rams.

Kentucky Oaks: First Top 10 Rankings of 2019

Fresh off a purse increase to $1.25 million, the 2019 Kentucky Oaks maintains its place as the premier race for 3-year-old fillies in the United States. While its male counterpart, the Kentucky Derby receives most of the attention, I always like to give the fillies their due. Without further ado, let’s take a look.

NFL Playoff Picks 2019: Colts vs. Chiefs and Cowboys vs. Rams

After a successful score last week with Clemson in the NCAA National Championship game, my attention is now focused on two of the four NFL divisional round playoff games this weekend: the Indianapolis Colts versus the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys versus the Los Angeles Rams.

Kentucky Derby 2019: Mihos, Gunmetal Gray win weekend preps

In the Mucho Macho Man at Gulfstream Park, Mihos took the next step forward on the road to Kentucky Derby 2019. Although no Derby qualifying points were at stake in the one-turn mile, trainer Jimmy Jerkens was trying to find out if the son of Cairo Prince

NCAA Football Championship 2019 Preview: #2 Clemson vs #1 Alabama

Here at Derby Day Racing, not only do we love horse racing, we love the competition of all sports. Handicapping sports is just like handicapping horses: you need to find the value plays to make a profit.

Kentucky Derby 2019: Mind Control takes the Jerome

Mind Control answered questions about whether he belonged on the 2019 Kentucky Derby trail when he drew off to victory in the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct.

The winner of the Grade 1 Hopeful at Saratoga during the summer.

The Derby Day Racing 2019 fantasy Triple Crown challenge

So we finally turn the page onto 2019 with the hopes and dreams of six horseplayers wondering if they’ve got the goods to win the second annual Derby Day Racing Fantasy Triple Crown Challenge. I’ll spare you the intrigue of who won the first challenge...

McKinzie would add serious spice to the Pegasus World Cup

Third start off the layoff, and this time, McKinzie was ready to roll. Looking very much like the colt that got bet down to 7-2 second choice against a deep Breeders’ Cup Classic field, and nothing at all like the one who staggered home 12th in that same race.

Bravazo keeps going, and going

Only one horse in 2018 ran in each leg of the Triple Crown, as well as the Breeders’ Cup. Yes, Bravazo is a modern day iron horse. The son of Awesome Again is not the first for trainer D. Wayne Lukas. We only have to recall the schedule of his remarkable filly Lady’s Secret, before she finally went off form

Kentucky Derby 2019: Maximus Mischief stays unbeaten

Maximus Mischief took an important step on the road to Kentucky Derby 2019 when he stretched out to two-turns while winning the Grade 2 Remsen at Aqueduct by 2 ¼ lengths. In doing so, the Parx Racing-based son of Into Mischief stayed unbeaten in three career starts and earned his

Vasilika is the best horse you’ve never heard of

If you’ve never heard of Vasilika, don’t worry, you’re not alone. A 4-year-old daughter of Skipshot, she was running for a tag of $32,000 just a year ago. In fact, she was even competing in the lower ranks earlier this year. It’s time to get to know her. Armed with a winning streak which has reached eight,

Sooner Schooner closely related to Breeders’ Cup Champion Accelerate

Accelerate proved himself a champion once and for all with another topnotch performance on Saturday. This time it came on the grand stage of Churchill Downs and the richest race of all the World Championships. His victory from the far outside post in the Breeders’ Cup

Monomoy Girl and Accelerate: It’s time to recognize greatness

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships did exactly what it was supposed to do this past weekend and that is crown champions. Over the long racing season that culminated in a weekend full of impressive performances, two horses stood out in my mind as they answered every question…

Sooner Schooner closely related to Breeders’ Cup Champion Accelerate

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