Aqueduct Picks

Ruthless Preview: Miss Brazil Must Avoid Bouncing

OZONE PARK, NY – After a strong last-out victory earned her a sparkling speed figure, Team D’s Miss Brazil must avoid the dreaded bounce effort as she steps up for […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 481: Kentucky Derby Preps and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct and the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, each a Kentucky Derby prep. Then the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Withers Preview: New York’s Derby Series Continues

OZONE PARK, NY – Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct serves as the second of four Kentucky Derby (G1) prep events in the state of New York. The winner will […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Field of Seven Probable for Withers

OZONE PARK, NY – The NYRA racing office released a list Monday of seven 3-year-olds who are probable to draw into the field for this Saturday’s $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) […] Read More

Race Previews

Jimmy Winkfield Preview: Return the Ring Steps Up

OZONE PARK, NY – Iris Smith Stable’s Return the Ring steps up to the big leagues for the first time in Sunday’s $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield Stakes at Aqueduct. The Jimmy Winkfield […] Read More

Race Previews

Toboggan Preview: Red-Hot Pete’s Play Call Could Extend Streak

OZONE PARK, NY – If he gives his usual big effort, Michael Dubb’s red-hot Pete’s Play Call could extend his win streak to 3 in Saturday’s $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (G3) at […] Read More

Handicapping

Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park Picks for January 28, 2020

Ricky’s Rockets? was all over it last week on Pegasus Day, but now it’s time to turn the page as a brand new week is upon us. We are back […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Busanda Preview: Connections Hoping Traffic Lane Catches Fast Track

OZONE PARK, NY – After struggling in the slop last time out, Traffic Lane‘s connections are hoping she catches a fast track in Sunday’s $100,000 Busanda Stakes at Aqueduct. The […] Read More

Race Previews

Jazil Preview: Mr. Buff’s Second Title Defense Won’t Be Easy

OZONE PARK, NY – Though he’ll only face four rivals, Chester and Mary Broman homebred Mr. Buff‘s attempt at a second title defense won’t be easy in Saturday’s $100,000 Jazil […] Read More

Handicapping

Ricky’s Rockets ?: Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park Picks for January 21, 2020

Ricky’s Rockets? kicks off a brand new week on Thursday afternoon from Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park. This will be the final day before opening day at Oaklawn Park on Friday […] Read More