Monthly Archives: September 2006

I think I’m going to bet the early pick three at Oak Tree today. I believe I have a good single in the third.

Three big Breeders’ Cup preps today at Oak Tree. This is sorta like the Final Four leading up to the big NCAA hoops championship game.

Patrick Valenzuela has until 10 a.m. tomorrow, which is scratch time for Friday’s card, to provide medical documents during the time of his absence or he will not be allowed to ride his four horses on Friday. The CHRB now … Continue reading →

We’ve just started the Oak Tree meeting and already Patrick Valenzuela is overshadowing what should be a great weekend of Breeders’ Cup prep races. Given the OK by the CHRB to ride four horses on Thursday, he’s named on four … Continue reading →

I’m looking at three races today with interest. One of my horses will go off at decent odds, but I’m afraid two others will go postward too low for me to bet.

Patrick Valenzuela, one of the most talented riders around when he’s on the track, hopes to return to action Thursday during the second day of the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita. Valenzuela has not ridden in Southern California since … Continue reading →

On a day like today, with a near-$1 million pick six carryover at Fairplex Park, there will be big players from all over the country trying for a piece of the prize. The every-day bettor can’t compete against those big … Continue reading →

Roman Commander, trained by the son of Fairplex Park’s all-time leading conditioner, Mel Stute, pulled a 30-1 shocker in the Barretts Juvenile on Sunday, getting up to beat 3-5 favorite Chief’s Magic in the final strides. Gary Stute is having … Continue reading →

Is there a more underrated jockey around than the hustling Martin Pedroza, who is running away with the Fairplex Park riding title after the first week?

Oak Tree racing fans will have the opportunity to watch at least three strong Breeders’ Cup contenders the first weekend of the meeting, Oak Tree opens on Wednesday, Sept. 27.