Archive for the ‘Selections’ Category

By Jude T. Feld “The Great Race Place” even before it was so aptly named. 1st Race) LIFELINE takes the all-important class drop from maiden allowance to maiden claiming and that gives him the edge. NASCAR JOHNNY is always right there but he seems to lack the will to win. HALO’S HIGHWAY should appreciate the […]

By Jude T. Feld Duct Tape Prom Attendees Adrienne Beiler and Zach Cupler would be a welcome addition to the Laurel winners’ circle if Prom Time wins the Maryland Juvenile Fillies (Wheat Carr Photo) The spotlight is on two-year-olds this afternoon as Oaks and Derby hopefuls jockey for national prominence and in the case of […]

By Jude T. Feld Put on your Tommy Bahama…Summer is back at Calder! The Grand Slam card at Calder and the Hollywood Starlet (G1) at Hollywood Park give Saturday a summer-like feel in the midst of the cold Midwest December. Check the weather at Hollywood before wagering as showers are predicted. CALDER’s 7TH RACE is […]

By Jude T. Feld The popularity of tequila in the U.S. made the late Vernon O. Underwood a very wealthy and famous man. Today, a little bit of history with my selections. Have a great Thanksgiving! The Kennedy Road (G3), WOODBINE’s 6TH RACE, is named for Mrs. Arthur W. Stollery’s talented colt, who gave legendary […]

By Jude T. Feld The late Arthur I. Appleton bred EDGEMOOR, a starter in the Arthur I. Appleton Juvenile Turf Stakes at Calder Race CourseAppleton Museum Photo An eclectic group of competitive stakes await horseplayers this afternoon. As usual at this time of year, check the weather and track conditions before heading to the windows […]

By Jude T. Feld Talented Zenyatta puts her unbeaten streak on the line in the Lady’s Secret (G1) at Oak Tree.BENOIT PHOTO WOW! These are the type of days horseplayers live for. I can’t recall so much great racing packed into one afternoon during the last 40 years. There are some incredible animals performing today […]

By Jude T. Feld With a little luck, Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos could sire two Derby winners Saturday afternoon.Nuckols Farm Photo The racing may not be truly “super” today but it sure is intriguing, especially in light of all the Breeders’ Cup implications offered by the expanded two-day event next month. Races watched today and […]

By Jude T. Feld 2007 George Woolfe Award-winning jockey Jon Court rides Tears I Cry at Kentucky Downs on SaturdayBenoit Photo From massive Belmont Park to undulating Kentucky Downs some great stakes action awaits players this afternoon. Weather could be a factor with showers in the forecast everywhere east of the Rockies, so check the […]

By Jude T. Feld Sir Alfred J. Munnings painting “Parade to the Post.” Munnings’ namesake runs at Saratoga this afternoon. The unofficial end of summer is here but racing continues its upward swing as Thoroughbreds in every division set sail for the Breeders’ Cup. Two-year-olds are spotlighted this afternoon but the Pennsylvania Derby (G2) and […]

By Jude T. Feld Rick explaining to Major Strasser that he came to Casablanca for “the waters.” He “was misinformed.” This will be a big weekend for horseplayers with many of the Grade 1 events running on Monday. Saturday’s card is full of solid wagering opportunities and will be a treat to watch. As usual, […]