Monthly Archives: December 2008

We blanked with two horses Saturday. Both Seth the Candeyman and Rochelle’s Jimmy ran off the board. We’re off to a slow start out of the gate, but I’m confident we’ll hit our stride. There are a couple of strong … Continue reading →

We blanked yesterday, although Indian Weaver ran third at 31-1 and could have threatened the winner with a stronger ride. The horse drifted out badly on the turn for home and lost a ton of ground. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 1st … Continue reading →

Bob Black Jack’s victory in the $250,000 Malibu Stakes on Friday at Santa Anita was only the second Grade I win for a Cal-bred in 2008. Cost of Freedom won the Grade I Ancient Title during the Oak Tree meet. … Continue reading →

Opening day today. Santa Anita kicks off its 72nd winter-spring meet with a tremendous card, including the $250,000 Malibu Stakes. Three Grade I winners in the field, and I like Colonel John, who I believe is the class of the … Continue reading →

I just did a quick check of the entries for opening day Friday at Santa Anita, and much to my delight we have BOTH full fields and quality races. I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing that irritates me … Continue reading →

Cocoa Beach (pictured), winner of the $500,000 Matriarch during the Turf Festival, was voted top horse of Hollywood Park’s 40-day autumn meet, which concluded Sunday. Cocoa Beach, owned by Godolphin Stable and trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was a unanimous … Continue reading →

Looking for an early daily double wheel horse or single in the early pick four? Take a look at Exotic Story in the second race. The 3-year-old gelding ran a strong third last out and Aaron Gryder sticks with him … Continue reading →

After getting blanked by short prices and even smaller fields Thursday, we had a nice day Friday, delivering a couple of nice wins — KHUN DAN at $25.60 and MAT THE MAITER’D at $27.20. Let’s try again today. There are … Continue reading →

To me, there is nothing worse in horse racing than short prices and even shorter fields, both of which were in abundance Thursday at Hollywood Park. Let’s hope things are different today. 2nd — KHUN DAN has one quality that … Continue reading →

Hollywood Park was not the place to be Thursday if you were looking for value. Tough to get value when all you’re doing is playing five- and six-horse fields. I thought synthetic tracks were supposed to lead to a higher … Continue reading →