Bill Mott

Papa Dude’s Free Picks for Churchill Downs 5/22/21

It’s an 11-race card for this Saturday at Churchill with two stakes races thrown into the mix. The action should be interesting, with several solid betting options amongst the card. […]

Race Recaps

Harvey’s Lil Goil Asserts Her Class in Beaugay

ELMONT, NY — Harvey’s Lil Goil asserted her class and made a successful return to the races in the $150,000 Beaugay (G3) at Belmont Park. “There was a point around […] Read More

Handicapping

Papa Dudes Free Picks for Churchill Downs 5/8/21

It’s the 2nd Saturday in May at Churchill and the vibe is just a tad different than the feeling of last Saturday. But, there is some good racing so let’s […] Read More

Race Recaps

Obligatory Runs Off Late in Eight Belles

LOUISVILLE, KY – Juddmonte Farms homebred Obligatory ran down the 3/1 favorite Dayoutoftheoffice late, then ran off to win Friday’s $300,000 Eight Belles Stakes Presented by Smithfield (G2) at Churchill […] Read More

Race Recaps

Casa Creed Wins Blanket Finish in Elusive Quality

ELMONT, NY – LRE Racing and JEH Racing Stable’s Casa Creed, with Joe Bravo up, came alive in the final 1/8 of a mile, rallying outside of favored Front Run […] Read More

Race Recaps

War Like Goddess Closes Late to Capture Closing-Day Bewitch

LEXINGTON, KY – George Krikorian’s favored War Like Goddess rallied from off the pace in impressive fashion to capture the 59th running of the $150,000 Bewitch (G3) on closing day […] Read More

Race Recaps

Modernist Powers to Victory in Excelsior

OZONE PARK, NY – Trainer Bill Mott’s Modernist powered his way to win Saturday’s $150,000 Excelsior Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct. Modernist took the lead as the field turned into the […] Read More

Race Recaps

War Like Goddess Nips Always Shopping In Orchid

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – George Krikorian’s War Like Goddess‘ massive sweeping move in the far turn propelled her forward just enough to nip the even-money favorite Always Shopping on the […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Sam F. Davis Preview: Full Field Takes Aim at Derby Points

OLDSMAR, FL – The 41st running of the $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) is set for this Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The race drew 12 solid 3-year-olds (plus […] Read More

Race Recaps

Frank’s Rockette Wears Down Amy’s Challenge in American Beauty

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A battle between fleet-footed females saw Frank’s Rockette wear down the 2019 race champion Amy’s Challenge to win Saturday’s $150,000 American Beauty Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Frank’s Rockette […] Read More