Kentucky Oaks

Wholebodemeister Bombs Davona Dale

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Wrongly ignored at 52/1, Sabana Farm homebred Wholebodemeister led a carpet-bombing run on the toteboard of Saturday’s $200,000 Davona Dale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park. Wholebodemeister broke alertly from the rail…

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2021 Fountain of Youth Wagering Guide and Picks

Courtlandt Farms’ Greatest Honour, following his dominating victory in the Jan. 30 Holy Bull (G3), will take a significant step along the Road to the Triple Crown in Saturday’s $300,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. The Shug McGaughey-trained colt will have the opportunity to virtually clinch a spot in this year’s… Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 485: Fountain of Youth, Southwest Stakes Previews and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $300,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park and the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, each a Kentucky Derby prep. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for some of the remaining stakes action this weekend at Gulfstream Park. Featuring your resident Racing… Read More

Kentucky Derby

The Magic Mike Show 251: Gulfstream Park Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their tickets for Saturday’s Late Pick 4 sequence at Gulfstream Park, featuring all graded stakes and including key preps for both the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Kentucky Oaks (G1). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is… Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Wait for Nairobi Grinds Out Cincinnati Trophy Victory

FLORENCE, KY – Hartwell Farm and SF Racing homebred Wait for Nairobi fought hard in the stretch and edged her way clear late to grind out victory in Friday’s $65,000 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes at Turfway Park. Wait for Nairobi broke from post 11 under Edgar Morales at 15/1 odds and… Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Champion Filly Vequist Returns to Action in $200,000 Davona Dale

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable, and Swilcan Stable’s Vequist, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2020, is set to launch her highly-anticipated sophomore season against 11 rivals in Saturday’s $200,000 Davona Dale (G2) at Gulfstream Park. The 34th running of the 1-mile Davona Dale is part of a… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Brooklyn Strong and Laobanonaprayer in a Holding Pattern

OZONE PARK, NY – Trainer Daniel Velazquez enjoyed a remarkable end to his 2020 campaign with New York-breds Brooklyn Strong and Laobanonaprayer. On October 24, Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park, Velazquez won the first 2 stakes of his career when Laobanonaprayer, who he also owns, captured the Maid of the… Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Champion Filly Vequist Tops 30 Nominees to Davona Dale

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable and Swilcan Stable’s Vequist, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2020, stands out among 30 nominees as she is poised to launch her sophomore season in the $200,000 Davona Dale (G2) Saturday, February 27 at Gulfstream Park. The 1-mile Davona Dale for 3-year-old… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: The Masked Hero We Need

The masked hero we all need emerged Saturday night under the Fair Grounds lights, but he wasn’t the only superhero-esque performance from party night in the Big Easy. Grab a paczki, earn some new beads, and take a look at our latest Three Stars of the Week: 1. Mandaloun With… Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Clairiere Overpowers Travel Column In Rachel Alexandra

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Stonestreet Stables homebred Clairiere overpowered the even-money favorite Travel Column in the stretch to win Saturday’s $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes Presented by Fasig-Tipton (G2) at Fair Grounds. Clairiere broke from the rail under Joe Talamo as the 2/1 second choice and took up residency behind each of her… Read More