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Mar 29 2025

Mar.29.2025 RTTR Precap: Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Fantasy, GP Oaks

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March 29, 2025. Welcome to the Weekend Winners Club Weekly Podcast. Today we cover major 3yo stakes races on the road to the roses, and the Kentucky Oaks as well.  First thing you should do is download today’s free grid below or just use the snapshot image to follow along.

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Let’s start with Gulfstream park and the GP Oaks for 3yo fillies.  It’s a short field so not a good betting race, but if you’re making vertical wagers, or rollers as I like to say, include the 2 favorites and throw in Cassiar at 5-1 who looked strong breaking her maiden on first ask.

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Moving down the race card, the Florida Derby is scheduled for 6:42 PM eastern, but before that, weather.com has thunderstorms scheduled in the 5 o’clock hour.  They’re on the radar moving up from Cuba but they could hit or miss.

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There are no scratches yet in the 10 horse Fla Derby field, so it’s setting up to be a great race.  I see the 4 horses that are 5-1 or less are solid. You have the FOY winner who will be favored, the Holy Bull runner-up and Street Sense runner-up, and then the Disrupter from Todd Pletcher in his first race around two turns.

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One thing that happens almost every year in this race, is some long shot speedster holds on for 2nd or 3rd, and this year it looks like Neoequos at 10-1 ML, who finished a game 3rd in the FOY on March 1. Factor that in to inject some odds into your trifecta and superfecta.

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Over at Oaklawn Park, there are 4 MSW’s for 3yo’s before we even get to the stakes races.  You’ll want to consult the Grid for some value on those races, but here’s a hint: watch out for the 1st time starters, especially those with good odds and trainer percentages.  Remember, there are no winners yet in these races. The weather is slated to be perfect and sunny all day.

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In the Grade 2 Fantasy Stakes at 7pm ET, we have a field of 9 solid fillies after morning scratches.  One thing you’ll see is that there is not much early speed in this race, so expect the speed of favorites Simply Joking and Quietside to hold up.  And possibly even the speed of Princess Aliyah at 12-1.

But after those top 2 favorites it’s anyone’s game, and the best two late runners are Kinzie Queen and California Sunset, both at double digit odds, so keep those in mind to round out your super.

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The Arkansas Derby is scheduled for 7:48pm  ET right after the Fantasy. The Baffert trainee Cornucopian is the favorite, after winning his only maiden race impressively, giving him the best PF in the field.  Plus he has a great name.

Unfortunately in this race, I have them ranked in the exact order of the ML odds.  But to round out your superfecta I would include First Division at 20-1 with 2nd LP ranking, and Bestfriend Rocket at 20-1.  But you’re going to get chalk at the top of the ticket, whether you want it or not.

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Remember to get the Grid at horseracebetwin.com and good luck today. Dalton out.

 

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Mar 22 2025

Mar.22.2025: 3yo March Madness at Turfway and the Fair Grounds; Precap and Podcast

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March 22, 2025.  Today’s podcast includes a precap of three year old stakes madness at Turfway and the Fair Grounds.  Free 3yo Stakes Grid included.

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Download today’s free Grid here to follow along:

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Mar 15 2025

Mar.14.2025 Weekly Precap: Virginia Derby and Oaks at Colonial Downs.

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March 15, 2025.  Welcome to the Weekend Winners Club Weekly Precap, previewing key 3yo stakes races at Colonial for March 15.

See all WWC podcasts here

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First let’s do a quick recap of last week’s podcast on Mar.7 regarding the Tampa Bay Downs March 8 racecard.  The first race we mentioned was the MSW race 3.

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R3 1:18ET 6f D MSW 3 YO F 53000.  I said “Hey Cookie at 12-1 is my secret long shot special…” and then I laid the rationale. The result?  Hey Cookie won at 20-1 odds!  It’s always nice to start off strong. Following that, most of my long shot picks were either scratched, or favorites took over. Even the featured Tampa Bay Derby, resulting odds for top the 4:  3, 2, 4.5, and 2.  Ugh.

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Finally in race 12 the finale, we got back on board with some decent odds.

R12 6:06ET 8.5f T MSW 3 YO F 53000 My quote was: “Native Rose at 15-1?? Who’s making those odds? “

The other long shot mentioned was scratched, but the top 3 were exactly as I ranked them raced at 6, 5, and 11 odds. And If you like wheeling long shots at the bottom of your dime super, which I do and is a great idea in maiden races, you may have got the 162-1 longest shot in the field in that 4 spot for a $698 dime payout.

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So we started and finished the day strong, but with lots of scratches and favorites in between. .

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This week we’re looking at stakes and other 3yo races at Colonial Downs. Keep in mind that during the entire weekend will be the Kentucky Oaks and Derby Futures Pool until Sunday at 6PM.

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That’s right, the short but high paying Colonial Downs is back in action, but with a new twist. It’s all dirt racing this week, which is shocking if you’re familiar with this track.  I was not shocked to see a lot of scratches Friday, because that’s usual for Cnl, but 8 of 11 scratches in their feature race the Boston was unappealing.

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But the weather forecast is strong for Saturday  March 15, set for 75 horses running in 10 races, featuring the Virginia Oaks and Derby, both run on the big dirt oval for the first time, and we’ll just hope for no scratches.

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Download or View Colonial Grid Free Here

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R9 5:10ET 9f D VaDbyB500k 3 YO  .One man happy to see this race switch to dirt is Bob Baffert, who enters favorite Getaway Car, who already has some credentials including the Sunland Derby win last out.  His 4 last PFs are better than anyone’s best pair in the field, and there are 9.5 good pairs in this field, since Georgia Magic only has one dropped yet.

Brad Cox will counter with 2 entries, also with decent credentials. John Hancock is the 2nd choice and has won his first 2 races at Tampa including the Sam Davis stakes. Rapture is set to win his first stakes races.

So these 3 combined look like a legit trifecta trio, but at 2-1, 3-1, and 5-1 odds .  They’re all 3 in the KD Futures Pool.

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R8 4:25ET 8.5f D VaOaksB250k 3 YO F .The Oaks is a shorter field but looks more competitive all around.  There’s no obvious favorite but we have 8 strong fillies and literally any of them could win.  Looks like a good time for some exotics wheeling and dealing.  Gowells Delight is the only one appearing in the Oaks Futures Pool.

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Keep in mind there are 4 maiden special weight races for 3yo’s on the card, and some of those look just as good as those entered in the stakes, but of course they haven’t won yet.  You can see what I mean if you look at the Grid.

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Moving over to the Ky Derby and Oaks Futures Pool 5 Grid, You will see those 4 highlighted, and that they’re not being favored at all to win.  Instead you see various horses and fillies from the Baffert and Cox barns in the chalk.  Except for Cornucopian at 60-1 with the 3rd highest PF in the chart in his debut for Baffert.

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Get Derby Oaks Futures Pool Grid Here Free

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You can do with that what you want, but there are lot of great odds on good horses and fillies, so pick some names, trainers, or colors you like and try to lock in early for a big Derby weekend.

 

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I hope you enjoyed this podcast which is now a weekly staple at the WWC.

As always, you can get The Grid for all your favorite tracks and races here.

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Good luck!   Dalton out.

Mar 07 2025

Tampa Bay Derby Day March 8: 5 Stakes Races and 6 Three Year Old Races

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March 8 2025 at Tampa Bay Downs

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It’s a huge day for 3yo’s and also other classes for stakes races, and those are the races we will focus on in this podcast.  Before we start, make sure you download the Free Grid below for Tampa Bay to follow along.

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Remember from this conversation, we only focus on legit long shot contenders.  Let the sheeple bet on the chalk, but you my friend, will bet on long shots with double digit odds.

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R3 1:18ET 6f D MSW 3 YO F 53000

The first 3yo race is this Maiden Special Weight, 3yo fillies competing for $53 grand.  Remember that none of the 4 horses that have actually raced have not actually won a race, that’s why it’s called a maiden race.

One of those might break through for the money, but the unraced horses coached by Chad Brown, Brad Cox, and Graham Motion look good coming in.

Hey Cookie at 12-1 is my secret long shot special.  Unfortunately, in her first race, she didn’t realize it was a race until it was almost over, and came on belatedly.  But I think she knows the deal now.  Box and wheel her in the exotics.

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R5 2:21ET 8.5f D Challngr-G3 4 UP 

The first stakes race is the Challenger G3 for older horses.  The chalk is legit and will probably run 1-2 or 1-3 or otherwise clog up the trifecta.

But the thing I like about this race is that there is a good amount of early speed in it, which should make for an honest pace, and set it up for the only legit closer in the field:

Instant Coffee at 15-1 morning line looks primed for another great race for Chad Summers.

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R6 2:55ET 7f D MSW 3 YO  53000

Race 6 is one of those MSW’s where anything could happen, especially at 7f.  I would wheel all at the top of a super and trifecta, anchoring it with chalk at the 2-3-4 spots.  If that hits then you’re golden.

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R7 3:28ET 8f T ColumbiaB125k 3 YO 

The second stakes race on the card is the Columbia Stakes, for 3yo’s.  As usual, the chalk contains legit contenders.  HOWEVER.

Versus at 12-1 ML with the high LP according to the Grid?  I’ll take it.

Tapirs Valor at 30-1 with the high EP transferring from dirt/sprint to turf route:   Yes, please. Wheel and win.

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On paper, the Hillsborough Stakes looks like another boring turf race for fillies.  However, the only two early runners in the field have long odds.

Damaso is 15-1  and will attempt an early lead for Kathleen O’connell.

She’s Fire at 30-1 is worth a bet in the exotics because she will be on the lead for most of the race.

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R10 5:03ET 8.5f T FlaOaks-G3 3 YO F

The Oaks is similar to the aforementioned race because there is very little early speed, so focus on speed.

Miavana at 12-1 ML is an E8 and will take the lead and has the speed to get to that wire first if unchallenged.

Love You Anyway at 30-1?! Kidding? A late runner but only missed by ½ length in her debut.

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R11 5:34ET 8.5f D TamDby-G3 3 YO 

Alas the big Tampa Bay Derby.   Looks very chalky so don’t bet it and just wheel the single digits in your rollers.

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R12 6:06ET 8.5f T MSW 3 YO F 53000

Native Rose at 15-1?? Who’s making those odds?  I also like the Mike Dini speedster at 20-1.  Box and wheel those 2.

Good luck, this is Dalton, over and out

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Get The Grid for all you favorite tracks and races here.

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Mar 01 2025

Super Saturday March 1, 2025: Three Year Old Preview at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita

Saturday March 1, 2025:  Three Year Old Preview at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita

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Today we shall review the 3 year old stakes races in play for the Road to the Roses on their way to a possible Kentucky Derby berth.  Go ahead and open today’s custom 3 year old Grid below to follow along.  There are many other great stakes races at Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita, but they can’t be covered in a 5 minute podcast.

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R8 4:18ET 8f D Gotham-G3 3 YO

The first big 3yo race is the Gotham at the Aqueduct at 4:18 PM ET, and it may be the only decent wagering race for 3yo stakes today.

Sand Devil at 9-5 ML is the obvious and legit favorite, having won all 3 for Linda Rice thus far.

Flood Zone at 12-1 is my 2nd choice, improving for Brad Cox in his 2nd race.

Sacrosanct at 3-1 has won all 4 races for Brad Cox, including 3 stakes races.

Scorching at 10-1 has been good but not great, and normally this type of horse will freak out in his first dirt race, for John Charalambous.

After that it’s anyone’s guess, but the superfecta will include 2 long shots any way you cut it.

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R8 4:50ET 8.31f D LaStalnYr100k 3 YO

This is not an official Derby prep point race, obviously, but it is a stepping stone for those who wish to enter the Derby fray.  It looks quite chalky so I wouldn’t bet it.  Wheel the top 3 in your vertical wagers (rollers.)

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R13 5:44ET 8.5f D FntnOYth-G2 3 YO

Next up is the Fountain of Youth, which hasn’t produced many real Kentucky Derby contenders in a while, but we have to cover it anyway.  Not a great betting race because it looks chalky, so include chalk in the rollers.

River Thames rolls away with 2nd win for Todd Pletcher.

River Thames at 2-1 ML, who we recommended betting on in the last Ky Derby Futures pool, will get his first stakes racing test, but looks solid for Todd Pletcher.

Burnham Square at 5-2 already notched his first stakes victory for Ian Wilkes in the Holy Bull here at GP and continues to improve with each race.

Gate to Wire 6-1 won the Swale Stakes in his 5th race but 1st dirt race for Pletcher.  It’s unclear why he raced 4 times on surfaces other than dirt, but the Swale was by far his best run, and he did it going away, suggesting that the two turns shouldn’t be a problem, and nor is the surface apparently.

Sovereignty 6-1 won the Street Sense for Bill Mott and is a good 4th option here.

Keep it Easy at 8-1  and Neoequos at 10-1 would also make good options for spot 4 in the super.

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R8 6:43ET 8.5f D SnFelipe-G2 3 YO

In the 8.5 furlong San Felipe at Santa Anita, scheduled for 6:43 ET, as usual it’s not all, but mostly about Bob Baffert, whose trainees consist of half of the 6 horse field.  It’s not a good race for wagering, but you do need to wheel 3 in your rollers.  Baffert’s Barnes and Rodriguez, for sure.  The winner could well be 3rd ML choice Journalism, coached by Mike McCarthy.  Include those three.

The next Kentucky Derby Futures Pool is scheduled for March 14-16, so we’ll know a lot more at that point, but it’s best to track the young colts as we go along.  Visit our website at horseracebetwin.com/picks and make sure to visit Kentucky Derby Central for all the latest info.  We will have a new Derby Double Dozen posted by the Ides of March.

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Stay tuned and as always you can get the Grid for all your favorite tracks and races at HorseRaceBetWin.com

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Good luck!  This is Dalton, over and out.

 

Feb 28 2025

March 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule for NTRA and JRA

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March 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule for NTRA and JRA.

March kicks off stakes racing at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai with Super Saturday, followed by graded stakes at the Aqueduct, Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.

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March 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule and Results

RaceTrackDatePurseAge/SexDistSurfWinner
BusherAqu01-Mar$200k g3yo f8fDirtDrexel Hill
Gotham S (G3)Aqu01-Mar$300k g3yo8fDirtFlood Zone
Stymie SAqu01-Mar$150k g4&up8fDirtBank Frenzy
Tom Fool (G3)Aqu01-Mar$175k g4&up6fDirtFull Moon Madness
Black Gold SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo8.5fTurfTom's Magic
Edward J. Johnston Memorial SFG01-Mar$100k g4&up S8.5fTurfAllnight Moonlight
Louisiana Broodmare of the Year "Flashy Prize" SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo f S8fDirtBlue Fire
Louisiana Stallion of the Year "Star Guitar" SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo S8.32fDirtSippin on Gin
Red Camelia SFG01-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S8fTurfHighly Wicked
Bold Accent SFon01-Mar$20k a3&up f/m4fDirt
Canadian Turf S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up8.5fTurfFort Washington
Colonel Liam SGP01-Mar$215k g3yo8fTurfMi Bago
Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale S (G2)GP01-Mar$215k g3yo f8fDirtThe Queens M G
Fountain of Youth S (G2)GP01-Mar$415k g3yo8.5fDirtSoverignty
Gulfstream Park Mile (G2)GP01-Mar$215k g4&up8fDirtMindframe
Herecomesthebride S (G3T)GP01-Mar$215k g3yo f8fTurfVixen
Honey Fox S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up f/m8fTurfSpecial Wan (IRE)
Mac Diarmida S (G2T)GP01-Mar$215k g4&up11fTurfCapture the Flag
The Very One S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up f/m11fTurfBeach Bomb (SAF)
Ocean S (G3T)JRA01-Mar$669k a4&up6fTurfMama Cocha
Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint (G3T)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 3&up5fTurfWest Acre (IRE)
Mahab Al Shimaal (G3)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 3&up6fDirtTuz (USA)
Burj Nahar (G3)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 4&up8fDirtFort Payne (FR)
Jumeirah 1000 Guineas Mey01-Mar800k ?.? 3yo f8fTurfMountain Breeze (IRE)
Jumeirah 2000 Guineas ClassicMey01-Mar800k ?.? 3yo8fTurfRuling Court (USA)
Singspiel Stakes (G2T)Mey01-Mar1,400k ?.? 4&up9fTurfNations Pride (IRE)
Al Maktoum Classic (G2)Mey01-Mar1,700k ?.? 4&up10fDirtImperial Emperor (IRE)
Dubai City of Gold (G2T)Mey01-Mar1,400k ?.? 4&up12fTurfSilver Knott
Downthedustyroad Breeders' SOP01-Mar$150k g3&up f/m S6fDirtHaulin Ice
Buena Vista S (G2T)SA01-Mar$200k g4&up f/m8fTurfLiguria
DK Horse San Felipe S (G2)SA01-Mar$300k g3yo8.5fDirtJournalism
Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T)SA01-Mar$300k g4&up8fTurfFormidable Man
Santa Anita H (G1)SA01-Mar$300k g4&up10fDirtLocked
Wintergreen STP01-Mar#$125k g4&up f/m8fAWMs Quality Control
Correction SAqu02-Mar$125k g4&up f/m6fDirtSunday Girl
Nakayama Kinen (G2T)JRA02-Mar$1,045k a4&up9fTurfSixpence (JPN)
Tulip Sho (G2T)JRA02-Mar$810k a3yo f8fTurfKurino Mei (JPN)
Nodouble Breeders' SOP02-Mar$150k g3&up S6fDirtNavy Seal
Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel S (G3)SA02-Mar$100k g3yo f8.5fDirtMaysam
OTBO Sales Graduate RaceMVR03-Mar$50k g3yo6fDirtRight on the Munny
Mardi Gras SFG04-Mar$100k g4&up f/m5.5fTurfGavea (GER)
City of Brotherly Love SPRX04-Mar$75k g3yo8.5fDirtBaby Dukes
Main Line SPRX04-Mar$75k g3yo f8.5fDirtBurner Account
Albert and Henry Dominguez Memorial SSun07-Mar$90k g4&up S8.5fDirtI Think I'm Here
Gander SAqu08-Mar$125k g3yo S8fDirtSoontobeking
Maddie May SAqu08-Mar$125k g3yo f S8fDirtBernieandtherose
Allen "Black Cat" Lacombe Memorial SFG08-Mar$100k g3yo f8.5fTurfFionn
Ogataul SFon08-Mar$25k a3&up S6fDirt
Hurricane Bertie S (G3)GP08-Mar$165k g4&up f/m6.5fDirtNic's Style
Silks Run SGP08-Mar$115k g4&up5fTurfEamonn
Fillies' Revue (G2T)JRA08-Mar$810k a3yo f7fTurfShonan Xanadu (JPN)
Nakayama Himba S (G3T)JRA08-Mar$590k a4&up f/m9fTurfShirankedo (JPN)
Conniver SLrl08-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S7fDirtStickwiththecolors
Not For Love SLrl08-Mar$75k g4&up S6fDirtCircle P
Azeri S (G2)OP08-Mar$400k g4&up f/m8.5fDirtThorpedo Anna
B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile (G1)SA08-Mar$300k g4&up f/m8fDirtCavalieri
San Simeon S (G3T)SA08-Mar$100k g4&up6.5fTurfAir Force Red
$100,000 Michelob Ultra Challenger S (G3)Tam08-Mar#$125k g4&up8.5fDirtSkippylongstocking
Columbia STam08-Mar#$125k g3yo8fTurfZulu Kingdom (IRE)
Florida Oaks (G3T)Tam08-Mar#$200k g3yo f8.5fTurfNitrogen
Hillsborough S (G2T)Tam08-Mar#$225k g4&up f/m9fTurfSaffron Moon
Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G3)Tam08-Mar#$400k g3yo8.5fDirtOwen Almighty
Manatee Overnight HTam08-Mar#$50k g4&up f/m7fDirt
Big Daddy STP08-Mar#$125k g4&up6fAWArrest Me Red
Yayoi Sho (G2T)JRA09-Mar$846k a3yo10fTurfFaust Rasen (JPN)
Pasadena SSA09-Mar$100k g3yo8fTurfFreedom's Not Free
Boston HCNL14-Mar$150k g4&up S7fDirt
Stellar Wind HCNL14-Mar$150k g4&up f/m S6fDirt
Jimmy Winkfield SAqu15-Mar$125k g3yo6fDirtT Kraft
Virginia DerbyCNL15-Mar$500k g3yo9fDirtAmerican Promise
Virginia OaksCNL15-Mar$250k g3yo f8.5fDirtFondly
Orphan Kist SFon15-Mar$25k a3&up f/m S6fDirt
Captiva IslandGP15-Mar$115k g4&up f/m5fTurfEpona's Hope
Hutcheson SGP15-Mar$115k g3yo6fDirtRolando
Whitmore S (G3)OP15-Mar$250k g4&up6fDirtBooth
Santa Ana S (G3T)SA15-Mar$100k g4&up f/m10fTurfLady Claypoole (IRE)
Queen STP15-Mar#$125k g4&up f/m6fAWLithe Spirit
Any Limit SGP16-Mar$115k g3yo f6fDirtUnchained Elaine
Kinko Sho (G2T)JRA16-Mar$1,045k a4&up10fTurfQueen's Walk (JPN)
Spring S (G2T)JRA16-Mar$846k a3yo9fTurfPiko Chan Black (JPN)
Irish O'Brien SSA16-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S6.5fTurfPrancingthruparis
Blue Ribbon SWRD17-Mar$50k g3yo f S6fDirtEireann
Welder SWRD18-Mar$50k g3yo S6fDirtMister Omaha
Southern Park SMVR20-Mar$75k g3yo f S6fDirtLo Bug
Arizona Stallion STuP20-Mar$35k a3yo R6fDirtTime to Fly
Mt. Cristo Rey SSun21-Mar$90k g3&up S5.5fDirtLet Him Be
Costa Rising SFG22-Mar$100k g3&up S5.5fTurfGeaux Sugar
Crescent City DerbyFG22-Mar$100k g3yo S8.5fDirtSippin on Gin
Crescent City OaksFG22-Mar$100k g3yo f S8.32fDirtBlue Fire
Fair Grounds Oaks Presented by Fasig-Tipton (G2)FG22-Mar$400k g3yo f8.5fDirtGood Cheer
Muniz Memorial Classic Presented by Horse Racing Nation (G2T)FG22-Mar$300k g4&up9fTurfIdratherbeblessed
New Orleans Classic Presented by Relyne GI by Hagyard (G2)FG22-Mar$500k g4&up9fDirtTouchuponastar
Tom Benson Memorial SFG22-Mar$150k g4&up f/m8.5fTurfWay to be Marie
TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2)FG22-Mar$1,000k g3yo9.5fDirtTiztastic
Tondi SFon22-Mar$20k a3&up6fDirt
Texas Glitter SGP22-Mar$115k g3yo5fTurfIncanto (IRE)
Richard King Turf SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S9fTurfRegal Terka
San Jacinto Turf SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S8.5fTurfBlood Orange
Spirit of Texas SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S6fDirtToo Much Action
Star of Texas SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S8fDirtVictory for Vets
Texas Thoroughbred Association DerbyHou22-Mar$100k a3yo R8.32fDirtJolly Samurai
Texas Thoroughbred Association OaksHou22-Mar$100k a3yo f R8.32fDirtTapitures Actor
Yellow Rose SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S6fDirtToo Much Kiki
Falcon S (G3T)JRA22-Mar$622k a3yo7fTurfYankee Barows (JPN)
Flower Cup (G3T)JRA22-Mar$578k a3yo f9fTurfLesedrama (JPN)
Beyond the Wire SLrl22-Mar$100k g3yo f8fDirtSafe Trust
Private Terms SLrl22-Mar$100k g3yo8.5fDirtPay Billy
Essex (G3)OP22-Mar$500k g4&up8.5fDirtRed Route One
Purple Martin SOP22-Mar$175k g3yo f6fDirtKimchi Cat
San Luis Rey S (G3T)SA22-Mar$100k g4&up12fTurfAtitlan
Animal Kingdom STP22-Mar#$250k g3yo6fAWKale's Angel
Bourbonette OaksTP22-Mar#$300k g3yo f8.5fAWBless the Broken
Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3)TP22-Mar#$777k g3yo9fAWFinal Gambit
Latonia STP22-Mar#$250k g4&up f/m8.5fAWDana's Beauty
Rushaway STP22-Mar#$250k g3yo8.5fAWBanks
TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic (G3)TP22-Mar#$300k g4&up9fAWMercante
Arizona OaksTuP22-Mar$50k g3yo f8fDirtA Thousand Miles
Cotton Fitzsimmons HTuP22-Mar$50k g3&up8fTurfKennebec
Phoenix Gold CupTuP22-Mar$50k g3&up6fDirtRedline
Queen of the Green HTuP22-Mar$50k g3&up f/m8fTurfMucho Macho Girl
Turf Paradise DerbyTuP22-Mar$50k g3yo8.5fDirtBodi Zafa
Page Cortez SFG23-Mar$100k g3&up f/m S5.5fTurfRue Lala
Shantel Lanerie Memorial SFG23-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S8.32fDirtLiberal lady
Star Guitar S Presented by Brittlyn StableFG23-Mar$100k g4&up S8.5fDirtBenoit
Melody of ColorsGP23-Mar$115k g3yo f5fTurfCloe
Aichi Hai (G3T)JRA23-Mar$590k a4&up f/m7fTurfWide Latour (JPN)
Hanshin Daishoten (G2T)JRA23-Mar$1,045k a4&up15fTurfSunrise Earth (JPN)
China Doll SSA23-Mar$100k g3yo f8fTurfWill Then
Miranda Diane SWRD24-Mar$55k g3&up f/m S6fDirtLetta's Legacy
TRAO Classic Sprint SWRD25-Mar$55k g3&up S6fDirt
LaPatourel Overnight SOP28-Mar$145k g4&up f/m R8.5fDirt
Temperence Hill SOP28-Mar$200k g4&up12fDirt
New Mexico Breeders' DerbySun28-Mar$150k g3yo S8.5fDirt
New Mexico Breeders' OaksSun28-Mar$150k g3yo f S8.5fDirt
Springtime Tradition SFon29-Mar$20k a3&up f/m6fDirt
Appleton SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up8fTurf
Army Mule SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up7fDirt
Curlin Florida Derby (G1)GP29-Mar$1,000k g3yo9fDirt
Cutler Bay SGP29-Mar$165k g3yo7.5fTurf
Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2)GP29-Mar$250k g3yo f8.5fDirt
Ghostzapper S (G3)GP29-Mar$165k g4&up8.5fDirt
Orchid S (G3T)GP29-Mar$165k g4&up f/m12fTurf
Pan American S (G3T)GP29-Mar$215k g4&up12fTurf
Sand Springs SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up f/m8.5fTurf
Sanibel IslandGP29-Mar$165k g3yo f7.5fTurf
Mainichi Hai (G3T)JRA29-Mar$622k a3yo9fTurf
Nikkei Sho (G2T)JRA29-Mar$1,045k a4&up12.5fTurf
American Pharoah Overnight SOP29-Mar$145k g4&up R8.5fDirt
Arkansas Derby (G1)OP29-Mar$1,500k g3yo9fDirt
Eclipse Overnight SOP29-Mar$145k g4&up R6fDirt
Fantasy S (G2)OP29-Mar$750k g3yo f8.5fDirt
Matron SOP29-Mar$250k g4&up f/m6fDirt
Oaklawn Mile S (G3)OP29-Mar$500k g4&up8fDirt
San Carlos S (G3)SA29-Mar$100k g4&up7fDirt
Wilshire S (G3T)SA29-Mar$100k g4&up f/m8fTurf
Serena's Song STP29-Mar#$125k g3yo f6fAW
March S (G3)JRA30-Mar$590k a4&up9fDirt
Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1T)JRA30-Mar$2,649k a4&up6fTurf
Hot Springs SOP30-Mar$200k g3yo8fDirt
Southern Hospitality Overnight SOP30-Mar$145k g3yo f R6fDirt
Sensational Star SSA30-Mar$100k g4&up S6.5fTurf
Equistaff Sophomore TurfTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo S8.5fTurf
ESMARK Turf ClassicTam30-Mar#$110k g4&up S9fTurf
NYRABETS Sprint STam30-Mar#$110k g4&up S6fDirt
Ocala Breeders' Sales SophomoreTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo S7fDirt
Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff TurfTam30-Mar#$110k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf
Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore FilliesTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo f S7fDirt
March 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule and Results for North America and Japan, Meydan

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Feb 13 2025

Kentucky Derby Futures Pool 4 Picks and Precap

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February 13, 2025.  Yes Kentucky Derby 2025 Futures Pool 4 is already upon us.  It’s hard to believe, but we are less than 3 months away from this year’s edition of the Kentucky Derby.

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Citizen Bull racked up his 3rd straight graded stakes win in the RB Lewis Feb.1

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I have highlighted about 12 horses on the Grid, in multiple colors, and I have done that for a good reason.  The horses in darkest green are my top 3 picks.  These are the horses that I will absolutely bet to win, and box them in an exacta to win on the first Saturday in May.

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Your first question is  “ Dalton, why are there three?”  And heretofore is your explanation.

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Citizen Bull (6-1 ML) is my top pick.  Look at the stats and The Grid.  He won the BC Juvenile, making him the only contender with a triple digit Grid PF, and followed it up with an easy win in the Bob/Bev Lewis Stakes.  Until he gets beaten, I’m waiting to see if anyone can beat him. With Bob Baffert as his coach, that can be difficult.

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Captain Cook (20-1)  Yes Dicky Drugs Dutrow is back in the Kentucky Derby after recovering from years of suspension.  Is he giving his horses illegal anti-inflammatory drugs again?  Probably, but like Baffert, it is likely in amounts that are untraceable, below the threshold (hopefully).

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Anyway, Captain Cook had a bad trip in his maiden voyage, then responded by winning his first at the Aqueduct on a sloppy track, then won the 9 furlong (formerly Grade 2) Withers Stakes with a great outside stalking move.  His ability on wet or dry track is thus proven and very formidable.

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John Hancock (25-1).  Do I like his name as the most prominent signature on the United States of America Declaration of Independence? Yes.   But the stats will confirm my opinion.  He has won both of his races, the last of which was the Sam Davis Stakes, and Brad Cox training him, yeah he’s in good shape.

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So those are the 3 for my February 16 exacta box, which is all the Futures offer besides win bets. If you want to box more I will give you that shortly.

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But first let’s mention the 3 horses highlighted in orange, who are actually racing in the Risen Star G3 on Saturday.  And that’s all we’re going to is mention them, because this is one of the weakest Risen Star fields I’ve ever seen.   Built, Jonathan’s Way, and Vasimo will never win a Triple Crown Race.

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Next we will talk to some more real contenders who may actually win a Triple Crown Race this year, and I’m just going alphabetically here for the honorable mentions.

Barnes (8-1):  Baffert is Into Mischief again with a San Vicente G2 winner.  Dangerous speedster.

Gate to Wire (30-1):  won the 7f Swale going away, can he manage 10f?  Pletcher says it’s possible.

Getaway Car (80-1!!!):  in the money for 5 graded stakes already for Baffert, should show up again.

Hypnus  (80-1)  it’s difficult for me to exclude from my Exacta Box.  1 race wonder? I doubt it.  Kenny McPeek and son of Into Mischief?  Alright he’s in my box, just talked myself into it.

Innovator (50-1):  Wayne Lukas was certainly an innovator of the horse racing industry.  He’s already in the Hall of Fame but has a few years left in him.  I’ve met Wayne and I love him, but that’s not why I’m ranking Innovator.  It’s just that Lukas magic that can give him a chance to finish in the top 4.

Journalism (20-1): He’s done nothing wrong yet, winning the LosAl Futurity last out.  Mike McCarthy is no stranger to high caliber horses, so he’s in good hands and should excel again.

River Thames (25-1):  Won both races going away, with probably more in the tank for Pletcher.

Rapture (50-1):  just a hunch mostly.  Uncle Mo, Brad Cox, won 2nd MSW going away.  There’s a reason he’s in the KDF4 pool, and that reason is that the oddsmakers believe he can do something.

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I would like to give you my exact bets but the above should give you a clue as to what they will be.  Just don’t take my Getaway Car please.

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Feb 01 2025

February 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule for NTRA and JRA

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February 2025 Thoroughbred Horse Racing Stakes Racing Calendar, Schedule, and Results for North America and Japan. Check weekly for updates on race results.
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Delta Downs kicks off the month with Louisiana Premier Night Feb.1

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February 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule for NTRA and JRA

RaceTrackDatePurseAge/SexDistSurfDue Date
BusherAqu01-Mar$200k g3yo f8fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Gotham S (G3)Aqu01-Mar$300k g3yo8fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Stymie SAqu01-Mar$150k g4&up8fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Tom Fool (G3)Aqu01-Mar$175k g4&up6fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Black Gold SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo8.5fTurfClosed on Feb 15.
Edward J. Johnston Memorial SFG01-Mar$100k g4&up S8.5fTurfClosed on Feb 15.
Louisiana Broodmare of the Year "Flashy Prize" SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo f S8fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Louisiana Stallion of the Year "Star Guitar" SFG01-Mar$100k g3yo S8.32fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Red Camelia SFG01-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S8fTurfClosed on Feb 15.
Bold Accent SFon01-Mar$20k a3&up f/m4fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Canadian Turf S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up8.5fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
Colonel Liam SGP01-Mar$215k g3yo8fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale S (G2)GP01-Mar$215k g3yo f8fDirtClosed on Feb 16.
Fountain of Youth S (G2)GP01-Mar$415k g3yo8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 16.
Gulfstream Park Mile (G2)GP01-Mar$215k g4&up8fDirtClosed on Feb 16.
Herecomesthebride S (G3T)GP01-Mar$215k g3yo f8fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
Honey Fox S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up f/m8fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
Mac Diarmida S (G2T)GP01-Mar$215k g4&up11fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
The Very One S (G3T)GP01-Mar$165k g4&up f/m11fTurfClosed on Feb 16.
Ocean S (G3T)JRA01-Mar$669k a4&up6fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Nad Al Sheba Turf Spring (G3T)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 3&up5fTurf
Mahab Al Shimaal (G3)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 3&up6fDirt
Burj Nahar (G3)Mey01-Mar1,200k ?.? 4&up8fDirt
Jumeirah 1000 Guineas Mey01-Mar800k ?.? 3yo f8fTurf
Jumeirah 2000 Guineas ClassicMey01-Mar800k ?.? 3yo8fTurf
Singspiel Stakes (G2T)Mey01-Mar1,400k ?.? 4&up9fTurf
Al Maktoum Classic (G2)Mey01-Mar1,700k ?.? 4&up10fDirt
Dubai City of Gold (G2T)Mey01-Mar1,400k ?.? 4&up12fTurf
Downthedustyroad SOP01-Mar$150k g3&up f/m S6fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Buena Vista S (G2T)SA01-Mar$200k g4&up f/m8fTurfClosed on Feb 20.
DK Horse San Felipe S (G2)SA01-Mar$300k g3yo8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 20.
Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T)SA01-Mar$300k g4&up8fTurfClosed on Feb 20.
Santa Anita H (G1)SA01-Mar$300k g4&up10fDirtClosed on Feb 20.
Wintergreen STP01-Mar#$125k g4&up f/m8fAWClosed on Feb 15.
Correction SAqu02-Mar$125k g4&up f/m6fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Nakayama Kinen (G2T)JRA02-Mar$1,045k a4&up9fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Tulip Sho (G2T)JRA02-Mar$810k a3yo f8fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Nodouble SOP02-Mar$150k g3&up S6fDirtClosed on Feb 15.
Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel S (G3)SA02-Mar$100k g3yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 20.
Mardi Gras SFG04-Mar$100k g4&up f/m5.5fTurfClosed on Feb 22.
City of Brotherly Love SPRX04-Mar$75k g3yo8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 18.
Main Line SPRX04-Mar$75k g3yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 18.
Albert and Henry Dominguez Memorial SSun07-Mar$90k g4&up S8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 27.
Gander SAqu08-Mar$125k g3yo S8fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Maddie May SAqu08-Mar$125k g3yo f S8fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Allen "Black Cat" Lacombe Memorial SFG08-Mar$100k g3yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Feb 22.
Ogataul SFon08-Mar$25k a3&up S6fDirt$0/Mar 1
Hurricane Bertie S (G3)GP08-Mar$165k g4&up f/m6.5fDirtClosed on Feb 23.
Silks Run SGP08-Mar$115k g4&up5fTurfClosed on Feb 23.
Fillies' Revue (G2T)JRA08-Mar$810k a3yo f7fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Nakayama Himba S (G3T)JRA08-Mar$590k a4&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Conniver SLrl08-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S7fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Not For Love SLrl08-Mar$75k g4&up S6fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Azeri S (G2)OP08-Mar$400k g4&up f/m8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile (G1)SA08-Mar$300k g4&up f/m8fDirtClosed on Feb 27.
San Simeon S (G3T)SA08-Mar$100k g4&up6.5fTurfClosed on Feb 27.
$100,000 Michelob Ultra Challenger S (G3)Tam08-Mar#$125k g4&up8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Columbia STam08-Mar#$125k g3yo8fTurfClosed on Feb 22.
Florida Oaks (G3T)Tam08-Mar#$200k g3yo f8.5fTurfClosed on Feb 22.
Hillsborough S (G2T)Tam08-Mar#$225k g4&up f/m9fTurfClosed on Feb 22.
Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby (G3)Tam08-Mar#$400k g3yo8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Manatee Overnight HTam08-Mar#$50k g4&up f/m7fDirtClosed on Feb 22.
Big Daddy STP08-Mar#$125k g4&up6fAWClosed on Feb 22.
Yayoi Sho (G2T)JRA09-Mar$846k a3yo10fTurfClosed on Jan 14.
Pasadena SSA09-Mar$100k g3yo8fTurfClosed on Feb 27.
Boston HCNL14-Mar$150k g4&up S7fDirtClosed on Feb 26.
Stellar Wind HCNL14-Mar$150k g4&up f/m S6fDirtClosed on Feb 26.
Jimmy Winkfield SAqu15-Mar$125k g3yo6fDirt$125/Mar 1
Virginia DerbyCNL15-Mar$500k g3yo9fDirtClosed on Feb 26.
Virginia OaksCNL15-Mar$250k g3yo f8.5fDirtClosed on Feb 26.
Orphan Kist SFon15-Mar$25k a3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Mar 8
Captiva IslandGP15-Mar$115k g4&up f/m5fTurf$0/Mar 2
Hutcheson SGP15-Mar$115k g3yo6fDirt$0/Mar 2
Whitmore S (G3)OP15-Mar$250k g4&up6fDirt$0/Mar 1
Santa Ana S (G3T)SA15-Mar$100k g4&up f/m10fTurf$100/Mar 6
Queen STP15-Mar#$125k g4&up f/m6fAW$0/Mar 1
Arizona OaksTuP15-Mar$50k g3yo f8fDirtNot Available
Cotton Fitzsimmons HTuP15-Mar$50k g3&up8fTurfNot Available
Phoenix Gold CupTuP15-Mar$50k g3&up6fDirtNot Available
Queen of the Green HTuP15-Mar$50k g3&up f/m8fTurfNot Available
Turf Paradise DerbyTuP15-Mar$50k g3yo8.5fDirtNot Available
Any Limit SGP16-Mar$115k g3yo f6fDirt$0/Mar 2
Kinko Sho (G2T)JRA16-Mar$1,045k a4&up10fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
Spring S (G2T)JRA16-Mar$846k a3yo9fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
Irish O'Brien SSA16-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S6.5fTurf$100/Mar 6
Blue Ribbon SWRD17-Mar$50k g3yo f S6fDirt$0/Mar 6
Welder SWRD18-Mar$50k g3yo S6fDirt$0/Mar 7
Southern Park SMVR20-Mar$75k g3yo f S6fDirt$50/Mar 10
Arizona Stallion STuP20-Mar$35k a3yo R6fDirtNot Available
Mt. Cristo Rey SSun21-Mar$90k g3&up S5.5fDirt$0/Mar 13
Costa Rising SFG22-Mar$100k g3&up S5.5fTurf$0/Mar 8
Crescent City DerbyFG22-Mar$100k g3yo S8.5fDirt$0/Mar 8
Crescent City OaksFG22-Mar$100k g3yo f S8.32fDirt$0/Mar 8
Fair Grounds Oaks Presented by Fasig-Tipton (G2)FG22-Mar$400k g3yo f8.5fDirt$400/Mar 8
Muniz Memorial Classic Presented by Horse Racing Nation (G2T)FG22-Mar$300k g4&up9fTurf$300/Mar 8
New Orleans Classic Presented by Relyne GI by Hagyard (G2)FG22-Mar$500k g4&up9fDirt$500/Mar 8
Tom Benson Memorial SFG22-Mar$150k g4&up f/m8.5fTurf$150/Mar 8
TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2)FG22-Mar$1,000k g3yo9.5fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Tondi SFon22-Mar$20k a3&up6fDirt$0/Mar 15
Texas Glitter SGP22-Mar$115k g3yo5fTurf$0/Mar 9
Richard King Turf SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S9fTurf$0/Mar 8
San Jacinto Turf SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S8.5fTurf$0/Mar 8
Spirit of Texas SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S6fDirt$0/Mar 8
Star of Texas SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up S8fDirt$0/Mar 8
Texas Thoroughbred Association DerbyHou22-Mar$100k a3yo R8.32fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Texas Thoroughbred Association OaksHou22-Mar$100k a3yo f R8.32fDirtClosed on Jan 1.
Yellow Rose SHou22-Mar$75k g4&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Mar 8
Falcon S (G3T)JRA22-Mar$622k a3yo7fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
Flower Cup (G3T)JRA22-Mar$578k a3yo f9fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
Beyond the Wire SLrl22-Mar$100k g3yo f8fDirt$0/Mar 8
Private Terms SLrl22-Mar$100k g3yo8.5fDirt$0/Mar 8
Essex (G3)OP22-Mar$500k g4&up8.5fDirt$0/Mar 8
Purple Martin SOP22-Mar$175k g3yo f6fDirt$0/Mar 8
San Luis Rey S (G3T)SA22-Mar$100k g4&up12fTurf$100/Mar 13
Animal Kingdom STP22-Mar#$250k g3yo6fAW$0/Mar 4
Bourbonette OaksTP22-Mar#$300k g3yo f8.5fAW$0/Mar 4
Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3)TP22-Mar#$777k g3yo9fAW$0/Mar 4
Latonia STP22-Mar#$250k g4&up f/m8.5fAW$0/Mar 4
Rushaway STP22-Mar#$250k g3yo8.5fAW$0/Mar 4
TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic (G3)TP22-Mar#$300k g4&up9fAW$0/Mar 4
Page Cortez SFG23-Mar$100k g3&up f/m S5.5fTurf$0/Mar 8
Shantel Lanerie Memorial SFG23-Mar$100k g4&up f/m S8.32fDirt$0/Mar 8
Star Guitar S Presented by Brittlyn StableFG23-Mar$100k g4&up S8.5fDirt$0/Mar 8
Melody of ColorsGP23-Mar$115k g3yo f5fTurf$0/Mar 9
Aichi Hai (G3T)JRA23-Mar$590k a4&up f/m7fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
Hanshin Daishoten (G2T)JRA23-Mar$1,045k a4&up15fTurfClosed on Jan 28.
China Doll SSA23-Mar$100k g3yo f8fTurf$100/Mar 13
Miranda Diane SWRD24-Mar$55k g3&up f/m S6fDirt$0/Mar 13
TRAO Classic Sprint SWRD25-Mar$55k g3&up S6fDirt$0/Mar 14
LaPatourel Overnight SOP28-Mar$145k g4&up f/m R8.5fDirt$0/Mar 15
Temperence Hill SOP28-Mar$200k g4&up12fDirt$0/Mar 15
New Mexico Breeders' DerbySun28-Mar$150k g3yo S8.5fDirt$0/Mar 20
New Mexico Breeders' OaksSun28-Mar$150k g3yo f S8.5fDirt$0/Mar 20
Springtime Tradition SFon29-Mar$20k a3&up f/m6fDirt$0/Mar 22
Appleton SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up8fTurf$0/Mar 16
Army Mule SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up7fDirt$0/Mar 16
Curlin Florida Derby (G1)GP29-Mar$1,000k g3yo9fDirt$0/Mar 16
Cutler Bay SGP29-Mar$165k g3yo7.5fTurf$0/Mar 16
Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2)GP29-Mar$250k g3yo f8.5fDirt$0/Mar 16
Ghostzapper S (G3)GP29-Mar$165k g4&up8.5fDirt$0/Mar 16
Orchid S (G3T)GP29-Mar$165k g4&up f/m12fTurf$0/Mar 16
Pan American S (G3T)GP29-Mar$215k g4&up12fTurf$0/Mar 16
Sand Springs SGP29-Mar$165k g4&up f/m8.5fTurf$0/Mar 16
Sanibel IslandGP29-Mar$165k g3yo f7.5fTurf$0/Mar 16
Mainichi Hai (G3T)JRA29-Mar$622k a3yo9fTurfClosed on Feb 11.
Nikkei Sho (G2T)JRA29-Mar$1,045k a4&up12.5fTurfClosed on Feb 11.
American Pharoah Overnight SOP29-Mar$145k g4&up R8.5fDirt$0/Mar 15
Arkansas Derby (G1)OP29-Mar$1,500k g3yo9fDirt$500/Mar 15
Eclipse Overnight SOP29-Mar$145k g4&up R6fDirt$0/Mar 15
Fantasy S (G2)OP29-Mar$750k g3yo f8.5fDirt$100/Mar 15
Matron SOP29-Mar$250k g4&up f/m6fDirt$0/Mar 15
Oaklawn Mile S (G3)OP29-Mar$500k g4&up8fDirt$0/Mar 15
San Carlos S (G3)SA29-Mar$100k g4&up7fDirt$100/Mar 20
Wilshire S (G3T)SA29-Mar$100k g4&up f/m8fTurf$100/Mar 20
Serena's Song STP29-Mar#$125k g3yo f6fAW$0/Mar 15
March S (G3)JRA30-Mar$590k a4&up9fDirtClosed on Feb 11.
Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1T)JRA30-Mar$2,649k a4&up6fTurfClosed on Feb 11.
Hot Springs SOP30-Mar$200k g3yo8fDirt$0/Mar 15
Southern Hospitality Overnight SOP30-Mar$145k g3yo f R6fDirt$0/Mar 15
Sensational Star SSA30-Mar$100k g4&up S6.5fTurf$100/Mar 20
Equistaff Sophomore TurfTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo S8.5fTurf$0/Mar 16
ESMARK Turf ClassicTam30-Mar#$110k g4&up S9fTurf$0/Mar 16
NYRABETS Sprint STam30-Mar#$110k g4&up S6fDirt$0/Mar 16
Ocala Breeders' Sales SophomoreTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo S7fDirt$0/Mar 16
Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff TurfTam30-Mar#$110k g3&up f/m S8.5fTurf$0/Mar 16
Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore FilliesTam30-Mar#$110k g3yo f S7fDirt$0/Mar 16
February 2025 Thoroughbred Stakes Racing Schedule for North America and Japan

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Jan 25 2025

Sat.Jan.25 Precap: Pegasus World Cup 2 G1’s and 6 more stakes at Gulfstream

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Saturday January 25, 2025.Hallandale Beach, FL.  Gulfstream Park highlights graded stakes racing in January as usual, concluding the last weekend of racing with the Pegasus World Cup.  The 13 race card contains 1 listed stakes and 7 graded stakes, culminating with the two G1 World Cup races.

The Pegasus World Cup G1's on dirt and turf highlight January for Gulfstream.

The Pegasus World Cup G1’s on dirt and turf highlight January for Gulfstream.

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After morning scratches, 144 horses are still entered in today’s racing at GP, with the first post at an early 11AM ET.  Stakes racing begins at 1PM with the GP turf sprint, and the graded stakes will begin just after 2PM.  The Pegasus races are the last two at 5PM and 540PM.

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Weather is sunny with no clouds and zero chance of rain, with temperatures ascending from 61 to 71 degrees in the afternoon.  Yes if you are anywhere else in the USA, you would wish you were here right now.  All races remain on their scheduled surfaces. There’s a Jackpot 6 carryover of $375k.

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Let’s make some predictions with an emphasis on long shot specials.  I don’t bet on favorites, never have except to include them in exotics because it’s normally stupid not to do so.  Straight up, absolutely not.  So if you don’t hear me mention a favorite in a race, that’s why.  We do long shots.  Let’s take a look at the stakes racing.  Download today’s free GRID to follow along.

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R5 1:02ET 5f T GpTrfSptL165k 4 UP

11           Reef Runner       12           P3           You like long shots? 12-1 ML isn’t bad for a legit contender.

The others that look good here are all 6-1 or less ML so I won’t mention them.

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R6 1:33ET 8.31f A Hcp100000 4 UP

3              Stanley House   8              P5

10           Evade    10           P3

1              In A Jam               12           EP1

6              Exact Estimate   8              EP7

I don’t have to tell you why.  Look at the Grid and figure it out.

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R7 2:04ET 12f T LaPrvyte-G3 4 UP FM

Chalk, chalk, chalk, literally are my top 3, then add a couple long shots.  Maybe box’em and hope. Don’t bother betting unless you include the long shots.   Either could actually win as well.

2              Whatlovelookslike           12           EP4

6              Marksman Queen            10           E5

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R8 2:41ET 8f D FHooper-G3 4 UP

It’s hard to envision the two favorites not going 1-2 or 1,3.  After that, the next 2-3 logical mounts are also next in ML odds.  Ugh.  I’ll pass this one except in the rollers.  Here’s my long shot special:

8              Bourbon Resolve              10           P1

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R9 3:13ET 12f T WLMcKnt-G3 4 UP

This race is Bold Act then everyone else. But the chink in the armor is, there’s almost no speed in this race.  Does that matter in a 12f turf race?  Yes it does.  Here are your early pace specials that could hold up for a piece:

3              Cathkin Peak      20           EP7

13           Dashman             15           P5

14           Capture The Flag              15           EP5

16           Lorenz  30           P0

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R10 3:45ET 8.5f T PWCFMTIv-G2 4 UP FM

Thanks to the AE’s there’s a decent amount of speed in here.  Here’s your pack of top LP’s.

6              Dona Clota          15           NA0

7              Minoushka         10           S0

8              Papilio   8              P3

10           Sacred Wish        4.5          P4

11           Bless My Stars   8              S0

12           See You Around 20           EP4

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R11 4:20ET 7f D InsdInfo-G2 4 UP FM

5 horse race.  No way I would touch betting this, but in your rollers include the 2 faves.

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R12 4:55ET 9f T PWCTfInv-G1 4 UP

Alas the first of the World Cup races.  I don’t know what happened to Nation’s Pride last out at the Bahrain Turf Club, but whatever.  It’s one race gone bad.  He’s the one to beat.  However, with he and Integration solidified as the chalk, that means almost everyone else is a long shot.  Here

2              Formidable Man               15           EP3

3              Mi Hermano Ramon        8              P1

4              Win For The Money        12           P3

8              Spirit Of St Louis               20           EP4

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R13 5:40ET 9f D PWCInvit-G1 4 UP

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White Abarrio stayed ahead of Charge It in the April 2022 Florida Derby, adding to his Holy Bull win. (Eclipse)

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The grand finale includes one BC Classic winner White Abarrio as the 2nd ML choice, and 1 Kentucky Derby winner, starting at 8-1 ML after a couple of bad races.  The ML fav is Locked in after a Cigar Mile G1 win. In addition to those 3 aI would like to present a couple of others:

1              Mixto    10           EP6         Last year’s Pacific Classic G1 winner.

2              Saudi Crown       4.5          EP6         Back in form after a horrid BC performance.

Mostly not great odds on anyone likable here either, unfortunately, but anything can happen.

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Jan 21 2025

Kentucky Derby Futures Pool 3 Winner Jan.19: Field

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January 21 2025.  The Kentucky Derby Futures Pool ran last weekend from Jan.17 to Jan.19 and turned a handle of $328,150, increasing the total of the Derby pari-mutuel pools to $810k.

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Use this link for the wagering recap from KD: KDF-POOL3-RECAP

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The majority of bettors are still not convinced that the champion is listed in this Pool, however, as the vaunted field once again took the biggest handle and wound up as the 4-1 favorite.

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The top individual entry and only single digit horse was Barnes, who has raced and won twice for Bob Baffert, last winning the San Vicente at only 7f earlier this month.

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Barnes won the 2025 San Vicente G2 in January his second time out for Baffert.

Barnes won the 2025 San Vicente G2 in January his second time out for Baffert.

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Bettors were quick to dismount Baffert’s previous favorite, Citizen Bull, who did little wrong last year while winning two Grade 1’s including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.  Bull wound up 4th in the individual betting at 17-1. 

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Patch Adams was next in betting at 12-1 after winning exactly one race, breaking his maiden second time out at Churchill for Brad Cox.  After losing his first race.

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Next up was East Avenue, clocking in at 15-1, ahead of Citizen Bull, who finished 13 lengths ahead of him in the BC Juvenile.  Given, he did stumble at the break, but also the trainer is Brendan Walsh, who has had very few horses even qualify for the Derby.

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So the bettors must know more than you? Most likely, not.  You will have this site at your disposal to stay more informed than them.  Stay tuned for the first Derby Double Dozen rankings later this month.  You will see the link at the top or side menu.

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