News Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Kentucky Derby Dreaming September 16, 2019 News Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Kentucky Derby Dreaming September 16, 2019 By: Aaron Halterman twitterfacebooklinkedinemail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Five Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” events highlighted a tremendous weekend of racing, while the first Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep races for the new season were also contested. Do we already have a 2020 Kentucky Derby contender? Find out in our latest Three Stars of the Week: 1. Dennis’ Moment This could be racing’s newest superstar. Dennis’ Moment entered the Iroquois Stakes (G3) last Saturday with a ton of hype, which showed up on the tote board, getting bet down to 2/5 favoritism. The Dale Romans trained colt lived up to those expectations, winning the race by 1 3/4-length’s, while being geared down towards mid-stretch. After stalking a solid pace up front, Dennis’ Moment took over at the stop of the lane, passing the front runners like they were standing still. From there, he had plenty left to hold off a fast-closing Scabbard, who gave a solid performance as well. This win obviously makes Dennis’ Moment the favorite for the TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) coming up at Santa Anita Park. 2. El Tormenta Last Saturday’s Woodbine Mile (G1) attracted a top-quality field once again this season; however, none of those “big name” horses were able to cross the wire first. Instead, it was 44-1 shot El Tormenta who was able to get the job done by 1/2-length on the wire. After sitting mid-pack, El Tormenta was behind several horses when entering the stretch. He found an opening along the inside, though, quickly splitting horses and gaining momentum. From that point on, he had to pass the favored Got Stormy, which he was slowly able to do with a rail skimming rally. This horse now will get the opportunity to compete in the TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) next after this shocking victory. 3. Old Persian Old Persian is one of the classiest turf horse in the world, which made for an exciting North American debut for him last Saturday in the Northern Dancer Stakes (G1) at Woodbine. The international star did not disappoint, making short work of his rivals, cruising home to a 2 1/2-length triumph. Right from the beginning it looked as though Old Persian was the best horse, while he also sat a perfect stalking trip up the backside. At the top of the stretch he had already taken control of the race, before kicking clear of his rivals without much difficultly. The Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) is a loaded race this season; however, Old Persian would fit into that group well if his connections plan on sending him there.
Kentucky Derby 2025 Prep Picks: Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby | Blinkers Off 712 The Racing Dudes preview the two major 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More
Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, and Sweet 16 PICKS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 232 Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the Arkansas… Read More
Louisiana Derby 2025 Preview and Saturday Rapid-Fire Picks | Blinkers Off 711 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for the $1… Read More
Fair Grounds Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 584 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Fair Grounds Race Course… Read More
March Madness BRACKET Reaction & PICKS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 231 Aaron and Papa Dude react to the NCAA men’s basketball… Read More
Get Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial & Santa Anita Derby Picks in Betting Bible Get the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes Betting Bible, featuring the EXACT race-by-race wagering… Read More
Blue Grass Stakes Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Blues Grass Stakes at Keeneland &… Read More
Santa Anita Derby Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita… Read More
Wood Memorial Picks and Preview 2025 | Kentucky Derby Prep Race Aaron previews the 2025 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct & gives… Read More
Field of Seven Set for Saturday’s 101st Running of the $1.25 Million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY – WinStar Farm, CHC Inc., Pantofel Stable and Wachtel… Read More