Cigar Mile Handicap

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Derby, Oaks Preps Return

We got a good look at the future 3-year-old crop this weekend, with a prep race for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and two for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) marking the return of those two trails…

Race Recaps

True Timber Upsets Cigar Mile

OZONE PARK, NY – Calumet Farm’s True Timber gave jockey Kendrick Carmouche his first Grade 1 win with a strong 7/1 upset score in Saturday’s $250,000 Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct. True Timber broke from post 8 and settled into a close stalking position in the clear while King Guillermo and Mr.… Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 472: Cigar Mile Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $250,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) from Aqueduct, then give rapid-fire selections for the other major stakes races running at Aqueduct and Los Alamitos, including Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prep races. Music by High Rule:►Click HERE to download “Control”: https://apple.co/2DVglyX►SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/highrule/control►Website: http://www.highrule.com/ Featuring your resident… Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Cigar Mile Wagering Guide and Picks

This Inside Track to the Cigar Mile wagering guide gives you an inside look at the four stakes races running at Aqueduct on December 5, 2020, including the $250,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) for 3-year-olds and up. The Cigar Mile is one of the country’s top dirt mile events each… Read More

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Racing Dudes 2020 Cigar Mile Wagering Guide and Picks Presale

Owned by Phipps Stable and Claiborne Farm, Shug McGaughey’s Performer will face Grade 1 competition for the first time as part of a competitive nine-horse field in the $250,000 Cigar Mile Handicap for 3-year-olds and up on the main track at Aqueduct Racetrack. “He’s training well. It has been a… Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 126: Gulfstream Park Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show previews the Late Pick 4 at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, December 14, that’s highlighted by the Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (G2). The guys also recap last weekend’s stakes action, including the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) and the pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) preps.… Read More

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Maximum Horse Power

The last big weekend of the year gave us plenty to talk about, including a sensational performance from a 3-year-old colt who locked up a year-end award. Read all about that horse, and two others, in our latest Three Stars of the Week: 1. Maximum Security Leave no doubt! That’s… Read More

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Race Recaps

Maximum Security Too Tough in Cigar Mile

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – Gary and Mary West homebred Maximum Security proved too tough, no matter the distance or age class, when he defeated a salty field in Saturday’s $750,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) at Aqueduct. Quick into stride as he broke from post 5 under Luis Saez as the 6/5… Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 415: Cigar Mile Preview, Rapid-Fire, and Fantasy League Announcement

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s running of the $750,000 Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) at Aqueduct featuring Maximum Security. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire picks for some of the other major stakes races around the country, including the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct and the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2)… Read More

Race Previews

Cigar Mile Preview: Maximum Security Looks to End Year on a High Note

A field of 11 quality horses will line up this Saturday at Aqueduct for the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1). The Cigar Mile will serve as one of five stakes events on the card and is set to go off as race 10 with a post time of 4:16 PM ET.… Read More