More stories

  • in

    Belmont Stakes: Will Justify Win the Triple Crown?

    The 2018 Belmont Stakes takes place this Saturday on June 9. Justify, because he won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, has a chance to become the second Triple Crown winner since 2015.  American Pharoah took home the first Triple Crown in 37 years. Now, Justify will try to take home the second Triple […] More

  • in

    2018 Kentucky Derby: Fair Odds for the Top Contenders and My Picks

    The Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 5. As to be expected the morning line favorite is the Bob Baffert trained Justify. In 2015, Baffert won the Triple Crown with American Pharoah. He’s stated that Justify has the best chance of winning the Triple Crown of any 3-year-old he’s trained since American Pharoah. That’s […] More

  • in

    Why we bet on the Kentucky Derby

    It’s that time again. Triple Crown season always makes the heart skip an extra beat. Images of celebrities dressed in outlandish attire, taking their place in the grandstands or greeting the jockeys in the winner’s circle, it’s all a part of the pageantry that is horse racing season. But it also means that folks from […] More

  • in

    Kentucky Derby: Justify and Magnum Moon Get Chalky

    The 2018 Kentucky Derby is one week away. That’s not a very long time when you’re talking about the most popular horse race in North America. The Derby might be the most popular horse race in the world. Winning the Derby adds instant prestige. To be honest, the Kentucky Derby winner doesn’t always turn out […] More

  • in

    Kentucky Derby Preps: Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby, and the Bluegrass Stakes

    Three of the most important Kentucky Derby prep races take place this Saturday on April 7. The Wood Memorial, Bluegrass Stakes, and Santa Anita Derby. I take a look at the field for each race before picking winners. Over the weekend, Mendelssohn, trained by Aidan O’Brien, easily won the UAE Derby. Mendelssohn was so impressive […] More