Sam F. Davis Stakes

Kentucky Derby Contender: Vino Rosso

Undefeated in each of his two career starts, Vino Rosso looks very promising. Each win was by at least 2 lengths, and he did so while increasing distance from 7 furlongs […]

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 277: Sam F. Davis Preview, Kentucky Derby Update, and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the Grade 3, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes (a Kentucky Derby prep race) from Tampa Bay Downs, give the latest news on the 2018 Kentucky […] Read More

Race Previews

Sam F. Davis Preview: Catholic Boy Set for 3-Year-Old Debut

The portion of the Road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby that runs through Tampa Bay Downs will kick off on Saturday with the Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes. For the second […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. McCraken 2. Sharp Azteca 3. Almanaar Read More

Kentucky Derby

McCraken Sets Track Record in Kentucky Derby Prep, G3 Sam F. Davis Stakes

OLDSMAR, FL. – McCraken lived up to all the hype. And then some. The unbeaten 3-year-old colt extended his record to 4-for-4 with an impressive victory over Tapwrit in the Kentucky Derby […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Sam F. Davis Stakes Preview: Strongest Running Ever

With six workouts on the Tampa Bay Downs main dirt surface since Dec. 31, the Lael Stables-owned No Dozing could possess an important advantage against the other main contenders. But […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Conquest Two Step Read More

Betting Tips

Racing Dudes Saturday Preview: Who to Lock…Who Might Flop

Who to Lock: Race 6 at Aqueduct – #1 Nicole H (KY) is super tough at Aqueduct and faces a field that looks pretty weak on paper. Tough to imagine her […] Read More