Spotlight shifts to Epicenter as Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5 closes
After four months of unchanging stability, the Kentucky Derby Future Wager took on a new flavor for its fifth and final pool. […]
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Taiba floors Messier in Santa Anita Derby
It was no surprise that trainer Tim Yakteen won Saturday’s $750,500 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Less expected was the fact that it was Taiba. […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass, Wood Memorial
Pondering whether Santa Anita Derby favorite Messier is a more natural router than Forbidden Kingdom, if Smile Happy is the best rebound candidate in the Blue Grass, and if Mo Donegal’s points gamble will pay off in the Wood Memorial […]
Forbidden Kingdom, Messier square off in six-horse Santa Anita Derby; Adare Manor heads five in Santa Anita Oaks
Forbidden Kingdom and Messier have established themselves as leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby, recording runaway wire-to-wire victories in the San Felipe (G2) and Robert B. Lewis (G3), and the exciting colts will contest Saturday’s […]
Epicenter 5-1 early favorite in KDFW Pool 5
Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) opens its three-day run on Thursday at noon (ET) and closes at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Unlike previous pools, wagering will close Saturday before the final three […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Louisiana Derby, UAE, Sunland Park
Epicenter’s trip in the Louisiana Derby, Rattle N Roll’s improvement, and possible Kentucky Derby implications from Sunland and Dubai […]
Smile Happy, Echo Zulu favored in Kentucky Derby, Oaks future wagers
Although Smile Happy was beaten to second place in the Risen Star S. (G2), he remains the favorite to claim the Kentucky Derby (G1) eight weeks from now. […]
Forbidden Kingdom tabbed as KDFW Pool 4 favorite; Echo Zulu leads Oaks Future Wager
Following a smashing victory in the San Felipe (G2), #10 Forbidden Kingdom has been installed as the 5-1 morning line favorite for Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) this weekend. Betting opens […]
Forbidden Kingdom coasts in San Felipe
Forbidden Kingdom passed his first-two test Saturday in emphatic style with a wire-to-wire, 5 3/4-length triumph in the $401,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. Favored at even-money in the field of seven three-year-olds, […]
Three points to ponder: 2022 Fountain of Youth, San Felipe, Gotham
The Fountain of Youth (G2) is the likeliest of the quartet to have a major impact on the trail, while the utility of the San Felipe (G2) arguably depends on how the race plays out. The Gotham (G3) has a few smart types, but more of the one-turn variety. […]