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Preakness Stakes 2024 Recap & Belmont Stakes Contenders | Blinkers Off 668

The Racing Dudes recap Seize the Grey winning Preakness Stakes 149 for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Then the Dudes preview the early probables for the 2024 Belmont […]

Podcast

DWBS 133: Azeri Stakes PICKS and PREVIEW

Aaron and Papa Dude preview a huge weekend at Oaklawn Park, which includes the Azeri Stakes (G2). The duo will talk about college basketball, while also getting into the process […] Read More

Columns

Trainers, My Favorite Handicapping Angle

When I first dove into the intricacies of horse racing, I learned to admire the trainers, people whom owners trust to take care of expensive horses. Other than the horses […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Iroquois Preview: Lukas Still Looking For First Success In Race

LOUISVILLE, KY – Hall of Fame conditioner D. Wayne Lukas will saddle Notary while still looking for his first training success in Saturday’s $200,000 Iroquois Stakes Presented by Ford (G3) […] Read More

News

Come Dancing Ready to Debut for Lukas

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said that Come Dancing, a recent addition to his stable, is ready to debut in this Saturday’s Apple Blossom Handicap […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Nadal “Checks All the Boxes” According to D. Wayne Lukas

HOT SPRINGS, AR – With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after […] Read More

Race Recaps

Mocito Rojo Wears Down Silver Dust to Win Lukas Classic

LOUISVILLE, KY – Wayne T. Davis’ ultra-consistent 5-year-old Mocito Rojo invaded from Louisiana and wore down Silver Dust in deep stretch to win Saturday night’s $250,000 Lukas Classic presented by Budweiser (G3) by a […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 309: Justify Triple Crown Instant Reaction

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by Saratoga Slim live from New York City to recap Justify winning the 150th running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, becoming the 13th […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 308: Belmont Stakes 150 Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the 150th running of the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes where Justify looks to become the 13th Triple Crown winner in history, then give rapid-fire selections for […] Read More

Belmont Stakes

Justify Set to Take Final Step Towards Triple Crown Glory from Rail in 150th Belmont Stakes

ELMONT, NY – Can he do it? Can Justify join Seattle Slew as the only undefeated Triple Crown winner, and become the 13th 3-year-old to accomplish that feat, before an expected […] Read More