Monthly Archives: March 2009

Here’s the latest Kentucky Derby rankings I sent in to paulickreport.com this morning: 1. The Pamplemousse — Will be morning-line favorite for Santa Anita Derby 2. Friesan Fire — Louisiana Derby winner may be bound for Blue Grass on April … Continue reading →

Quality Road, ridden by John Velazquez, won the Florida Derby in stakes record time today, setting himself up as one of the betting favorites in this year’s Kentucky Derby on May 2. Sitting second right behind the pacesetter much of … Continue reading →

I have to admit, I had my doubts about Well Armed in today’s $6 million Dubai World Cup. The horse just seemed to be tailing off, in my opinion, since his victory in the Goodwood Handicap in September at Oak … Continue reading →

If the Del Mar Throoughbred Club has its way, the track will be dark both Mondays and Tuesdays this upcoming summer because of a shortage in the horse population. According to the Daily Racing Form, vice president Craig Fravel said … Continue reading →

For all trainer Todd Pletcher has accomplished in thoroughbred racing, he’s never won a Kentucky Derby. He’s 0 for 19 heading into this year’s Run for the Roses, scheduled for Saturday, May 2. This year, he’s got a lightly-raced colt … Continue reading →

Jockey Rafael Bejarano, second to Eclipse Award-winning jockey Garrett Gomez in the Santa Anita rider standings heading into today’s eight-race program, is on five or six live horses today and could have a big afternoon, putting a dent in Gomez’s … Continue reading →

Rafael Bejarano’s bid for his sixth consecutive SoCal riding title looks like it may be derailed by Garrett Gomez, still the best money jockey in the country. Going into Wednesday’s nightcap, Gomez held a 78-69 edge over Bejarano after riding … Continue reading →

Two of the larger issues discussed at Tuesday’s regular monthly California Horse Racing Board meeting dealt with Hollywood Park racing and when the track will shut down and the Chapter 11 bankruptcy concerning Santa Anita parent company Magna Entertainment Corp. … Continue reading →

Only four horses lined up to take on Brother Derek in the 2006 Santa Anita Derby, and the field could be as small this year when the race for the West Coast’s premier 3-year-olds is run for the 72nd time. … Continue reading →

Who do you think will win the Santa Anita Derby on April 4? ( polls)