Florent Geroux

Monomoy Girl Wins Thrilling G1 Kentucky Oaks

LOUISVILLE, KY – Jockey Florent Geroux might have just stamped himself as one of the nation’s best big-money riders after a Hall of Fame-worthy ride aboard Monomoy Girl in Saturday’s Grade 1, […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 300: Kentucky Oaks 144 Recap Instant Reaction

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes are joined by Saratoga Slim live from Churchill Downs to recap Monomoy Girl winning the 144th running of the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks and preview […] Read More

Race Recaps

High North Drives Off In $150,000 Northern Spur

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Shortleaf Stable’s High North pressed the pace three-wide before taking a narrow lead in the far turn, then drew off down the stretch to take Saturday’s $150,000 Northern Spur […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Derby Trail Tracker: The Big Two Heat Up Pace

The action on the Kentucky Derby Trail was fast and furious over a half-hour’s time last Saturday. I think that the Santa Anita stewards’ decision in the Grade 2 San Felipe […] Read More

Race Recaps

Quip Quick To Conquer G2 Tampa Bay Derby

OLDSMAR, FL – WinStar Farm’s homebred Quip found himself the quickest horse in the field en route to conquering Saturday’s Grade 2, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs. Breaking alertly […] Read More

Race Recaps

Monomoy Girl Overcomes Obstacles, Wins G2 Rachel Alexandra

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Strong connections helped Monomoy Girl overcome several obstacles on Saturday – a long layoff, a rough start, and traffic to navigate – en route to victory in the Grade […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 276: Pegasus World Cup Recap, Kentucky Derby Preps, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes recap Gun Runner’s impressive win in the Grade 1, $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational, preview three Kentucky Derby preps from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park and Santa […] Read More

Race Recaps

Tiger Moth Outlasts Actress In G3 Houston Ladies Classic

HOUSTON, TX – John Gunther’s homebred Tiger Moth saved ground early and needed every ounce of reserved energy late to outkick the favored Actress and spring the upset in Sunday’s Grade 3, $400,000 […] Read More

Race Recaps

Gun Runner Leaves No Doubt In G1 Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – If there was any doubt left regarding the world’s top dirt horse, then Gun Runner surely dispelled the remaining skeptics with a triumphant swan song score in Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

Handicapping

Pegasus Pace Analysis

On a clear and cool Del Mar night, trainer Steve Asmussen sat on the dirt ground with his back against the barn with his youngest son, Erik, pressed against his […] Read More