Smooth Like Strait

Smooth Like Strait, BACK At Del Mar, Gets Class Relief | 2022 Wickerr Stakes Preview & FREE Picks

Aaron previews the 2022 Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar, then gives his top picks and longshots. Elite turf miler Smooth Like Strait gets class relief while returning to Del Mar […]

Race Previews

Smooth Like Strait BACK To Breeders’ Cup Mile? | 2022 Shoemaker Mile Preview, FREE Picks, & Longshot

Blinkers Off 558 previews the field for the 2022 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park, then gives top picks and longshots for the first American-based Breeders’ Cup “Win […] Read More

Race Recaps

2022 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes Replay & Reaction | Shirl’s Speight Wins Thrilling Photo Finish

The Racing Dudes team reacts to Shirl’s Speight winning the Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes (G1) at Keeneland in a thrilling photo finish over Masen and Smooth Like Strait, then discuss […] Read More

Del Mar

Mo Forza Nails Smooth Like Strait For Big Return Score In Del Mar Mile

DEL MAR, CA – Showing no signs of rust despite having a 10-month layoff to overcome, Bardy Farm and OG Boss’ Mo Forza flew late to nail Smooth Like Strait […] Read More

Del Mar

Del Mar Oaks, Handicap Top Sparkling Pacific Classic Undercard

DEL MAR, CA – A pair of $300,000 offerings eligible to be a card-topper on any given day – the Del Mar Oaks (G1) for 3-year-old fillies and the Del […] Read More

Del Mar

United Overpowers Smooth Like Strait Late, Defends Eddie Read Title

DEL MAR, CA – LNJ Foxwoods’ United overpowered the even-money favorite Smooth Like Strait late to defend his title in Saturday’s $250,000 Eddie Read Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. United […] Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Sun Shines Bright Over The Great Race Place

Rainy weather ruined the fun at most tracks around the country this past weekend, but not at Santa Anita Park, aka The Great Race Place! A trio of Grade 1s […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Smooth Like Strait Tremendous in Shoemaker Mile

ARCADIA, CA – Cannon Thoroughbreds homebred Smooth Like Strait put forth a tremendous front-running effort that won Monday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. The Shoemaker is a Breeders’ […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Smooth Like Strait Tops Shoemaker Mile Entries in Season’s First Breeders’ Cup Prep

ARCADIA, CA – Cannon Thoroughbreds’ consistent homebred Smooth Like Strait heads a field of seven 3-year-olds and up in Monday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1) on a nine-race Memorial Day […] Read More

Race Recaps

Colonel Liam, Domestic Spending Dead Heat in the Turf Classic

LOUISVILLE, KY – Favorite Colonel Liam and Domestic Spending hit the finish line together to dead heat in the 35th running of the $1 million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic […] Read More