News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/28/21: Jim Dandy Weekend Looms Large Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top…
News Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: More Saratoga & Del Mar = More Excitement The summer racing season’s excitement hit a new crescendo after more action at Saratoga and Del Mar brought great finishes from coast to coast. Here’s who we thought were deserving to be our Three Stars of the Week: 1. Maracuja A bit of time off and pace-pressuring assistance from another… Read More
News Masqueparade Breezes For Jim Dandy SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – FTGGG Racing’s graded stakes winner Masqueparade breezed a 1/2-mile in 47.59 in company over a fast main track Friday in preparation for the $600,000 Jim Dandy (G2) on July 31 at the Spa. Trainer Al Stall Jr. said the last-out Ohio Derby (G3) winner is coming… Read More
News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/21/21: Haskell Thriller Shakes Up Rankings Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More
Saratoga Essential Quality Breezes Saturday For Jim Dandy SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Godolphin homebred Essential Quality, last-out winner of the Belmont Stakes (G1) presented by NYRA Bets, breezed 5/8 in 1:01.81 on the Saratoga Race Course main track Saturday in preparation for the $600,000 Jim Dandy (G2), a 9-furlong test for sophomores on July 28. Trained by Brad… Read More
Saratoga Wit Targets Hopeful Following Sanford Score SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher enjoyed a prosperous Saturday at both Saratoga and Monmouth Park in New Jersey, sending out graded stakes winners over both ovals. While Pletcher was at Monmouth saddling Dr Post and Graceful Princess to respective victories in the Monmouth Cup and… Read More
News Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Meets Officially Begin at Saratoga, Del Mar The 2021 meets at Saratoga and Del Mar officialy began this past weekend, and with fans allowed to attend for the first time in 2 years, both tracks enjoyed record-breaking Opening Day handles. The stars on the track were just as exciting and made for tough decisions. For the first… Read More
News Racing Dudes Divisional Rankings 7/14/21: Saratoga and Del Mar Return Welcome to the 2021 Divisional Rankings! Each week, we rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions. Let’s take a look at the rankings, including my latest vote in the NTRA Top 10 Poll: Overall Rankings Here are my overall rankings as seen in the latest NTRA… Read More
Breeders' Cup Hot Rod Charlie Draws Post 4, Made 6/5 Favorite For Haskell OCEANPORT, NJ – The Belmont Stakes (G1) runner-up Hot Rod Charlie drew post 4 and was made the 6/5 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park. The Haskell is a 1 1/8-mile dirt route restricted to 3-year-olds that offers a Breeders’ Cup “Win and… Read More
News Con Lima, Higher Truth Target Saratoga Oaks SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Con Lima and Higher Truth, 2-3 finishers from the Belmont Oaks (G1) are targetting the Saratoga Oaks (G1) for their next start and should draw a majority of betting interest, as the winner Santa Barbara is not expected to ship back over from her Ireland base.… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 294: Saratoga Wednesday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 509: Haskell Fallout, CCA Oaks Preview, and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes unpack last Saturday’s controversial $1 million Haskell… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 293: Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Bing Crosby Preview: C Z Rocket Back Out West DEL MAR, CA – Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1)… Read More
BLINKERS OFF 510: Jim Dandy Preview and Rapid-Fire The Racing Dudes preview the $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
The Magic Mike Show 295: Saratoga Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets… Read More
Jim Dandy Preview: Will the Graveyard of Champions Claim Another Victim? SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The $600,000 Jim Dandy Stakes (G2)… Read More
Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on… Read More
