January 2012

HBO’s Luck: Bad Break, Strong Finish

The best way to describe the new HBO series, Luck, by David Milch (Deadwood) and Michael Mann (Miami Vice), that stars Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte? Bad break, strong finish. […]

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #3

3 Stars of the Week: -1st star – Riley Tucker (KY) – For back to back weeks now our first star has been an older horse that has ran a courageous […] Read More

Horse Watch

Pletcher Explodes at Gulfstream

Never has there been a day so dominant for Todd Pletcher. The eyes of the horse racing nation were on three races at Gulfstream Park this Sunday afternoon; races seven, nine, and […] Read More

Race Recaps

Two Stars Shine on Sunshine Millions Day

Awesome Feather makes it a perfect nine for nine with a flawless win in the Sunshine Millions Distaff: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iXCkubOEpQ&feature=player_detailpage] Read More

Race Previews

Holy Bull Stakes Preview

The Picks: Best bet to win – #4 Hansen Best longshot – #1 Silver Max Top 4 – 4,6,2,1 About the Race: Florida’s road to the Kentucky Derby starts off with […] Read More

Betting Tips

Big Stars Return to Action This Saturday

The last weekend in January has never been known as a must see weekend for racing, but this year figures to be quite different. Awesome Feather, Mucho Macho Man, Musical Romance, and Hansen will […] Read More

Betting Tips

Who’s Hot – Who’s Not

Often time horse racing has a lot to do with streaks, whether they are winning or losing. It’s very common to see trainers or jockeys get on a roll and […] Read More

Horse Watch

Oaklawn Report #2

3 Stars of the Week: -1st Star – Absinthe Minded (KY) – Has there ever been a horse that deserved a win in The Pippin Stakes as much as Absinthe Minded did? She […] Read More

Horse Watch

Kentucky Derby Prospects

It’s never too early to look ahead to The Derby. Here are ten prospects you need to know about: 1. Hanson – 2-year-old horse of the year will make his first start […] Read More

Betting Tips

LeComte Stakes Preview

The Picks: Best Bet – #2 and #2B Dan and Sheila and Z Dager Best Longshot – #3 Ted’s Folly Top 4 – 2,3,5,4 About the Race: The Grade 3, $175,000 […] Read More