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By Jude T. Feld Jeff Siegel Loves Softly Singing TodayHRTV Photo More Breeders’ Cup preps on Sunday make this one of the best racing weekends in quite a while. Pay special attention to the babies as they move forward in leaps and bounds during the fall. BEL 4th) NYRA has had a hard time filling […]

By Jude T. Feld Saturday officially begins “Breeders’ Cup Season.” With five Grade 1 races at Belmont Park, it is time for fans and horseplayers to get out their notebooks and pay close attention, because a “life-changing” payoff could be had at Santa Anita, if a little tidbit of firsthand knowledge separates a player from […]

By Jude T. Feld Top Class Thoroughbreds, sand, surf and turf dominate the Del Mar racing seasonDel Mar Photo For over 30 years, Del Mar’s opening day has been like a national holiday for my family. This year, we’ll be spread all over the country, but everyone will be there in spirit and we’ll all […]

1ST) Mc Preview – First time in claimer Scoopie Bye Bye – Always right there Lil Dancing Corona – Could win if ready 2nd) Tac It Like a Lady – Wins big if fit Valorie Cause – Has shown good improvement Jollas Gold Run – Good works for debut 3rd) Little Bit Whimsy – Been […]

By Jude T. Feld Michael House’s three-year-old gelding, Battle of Hastings, will be favored to win Saturday’s $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup (G2)Benoit Photo “Stormy Weather” is a great song but that forecast is usually not good for turf racing or the U.S. Open. Today’s best races are all scheduled for the sod, which makes handicapping […]

By Jude T. Feld This is always one of my favorite racing days of the year – Triple Crown or not. This year’s card is absolutely fantastic and hopefully every horseplayer can rekindle their love of the game this afternoon. 6TH RACE) The True North (G2) kicks off the Belmont Day stakes action. FABULOUS STRIKE […]

By Jude T. Feld George Woolf Award-winner Jon Court rides live longshot Perfect for You in the Dogwood (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday afternoon.Benoit Photo Great springtime racing this afternoon gives us just a glimpse of what the summer will hold for horseplayers. Enjoy it and cash lots of tickets in the process. The […]

By Jude T. Feld The Preakness (G1) always seems like the least respected race in the Triple Crown but it usually holds the most intrigue. This year’s edition is no exception, as superfilly RACHEL ALEXANDRA opens up as the 8-5 morning line favorite, while Kentucky Derby winner MINE THAT BIRD is 6-1 early. Much has […]

By Jude T. Feld Preakness week oddly kicks with a couple of big races for three-year-olds – the Peter Pan (G2) and the Lone Star Derby (G3) while unbeaten Rail Trip puts his streak on the line in the Mervyn Leroy (G2) – a race you won’t want to miss. With showers everywhere, track conditions […]

By Jude T. Feld 1st Race) MOTHER RUTH ran well in her debut and should get a great trip, right behind the speed, under jockey Garrett Gomez. AWESOME GRANNIE sports a bullet gate work at Churchill and hails from the barn of top debut trainer Steve Asmussen. She is the filly to fear most. 2nd […]