Strike Power

Ultra-Tough Lexitonian Upsets Vanderbilt

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – “Horses don’t know their odds.” The horse racing adage proved true Saturday when the 34/1 longshot Lexitonian proved ultra-tough along the rail, outkicking the 3/1 second […]

Race Previews

Vanderbilt Preview: Mischevious Alex Cuts Back in Distance

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The older sprinters get going on Saturday at Saratoga in the $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (G1), which drew a competitive field of 9 runners. Sharing […] Read More

Race Recaps

Bango Exciting Winner Of Kelly’s Landing

LOUISVILLE, KY – Trainer Greg Foley’s barn saddled a trio of winners at Churchill Downs Friday, but none were bigger or more exciting than Tamaroak Partners homebred Bango‘s nose victory […] Read More

Handicapping

Papa Dudes Free Picks for Churchill Downs 6/25/21

It’s hard to believe it is the last Friday night of racing for the Spring-Summer meet at Churchill. Last Sunday I bet a total of $60 on the 10-race card […] Read More

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Kelly’s Landing Preview: Art Collector Makes 2021 Debut

LOUISVILLE, KY – Off since finishing eighth in last November’s Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1), Bruce Lunsford’s multiple stakes-winning homebred Art Collector is set to make his 2021 debut in […] Read More

Race Recaps

Special Reserve Proves Best in Maryland Sprint

BALTIMORE, MD – Special Reserve took the lead when he straightened for home and rolled to a victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Maryland Sprint Match Series Stakes (G3) at Pimlico Race Course. […] Read More

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C Z Rocket Bests Whitmore Again in Count Fleet Sprint

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The third straight showdown between local legend Whitmore and the magically revitalized C Z Rocket saw the latter best the former for the second race in […] Read More

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Whitmore, C Z Rocket Renew Rivalry in Count Fleet

HOT SPRINGS, AR – So far, Whitmore and C Z Rocket have fought to a split decision. Round 3 is Saturday at Oaklawn when they tangle again in the $500,000 […] Read More

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Boldor Takes King Cotton

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Ed and Susie Orr’s Boldor is now 2-for-2 on the year after securing his second straight stakes victory in Saturday’s $150,000 King Cotton Stakes. He was coming […] Read More

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King Cotton Preview: Mr. Jagermeister Seeking Revenge

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The super-speedy Minnesota-bred Mr. Jagermeister is seeking revenge for his runner-up effort a year ago in Saturday’s $150,000 King Cotton Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The King Cotton is […] Read More