Excellent Saturday racing. Don’t underestimate the Stymie; fun, competitive renewal. Barrier Reef’s eminently logical; there’s nothing not to love about Researcher; Brilliant Son is absolutely ripe. Manteca, tall meaty running back, will need to improve many lengths to win this but if the track is anything like today’s, and he can get free, he […]

He’ll be favored again, with Imperial Council, but it won’t be easy going.

The Trip vs. The Number at Gulfstream

10. Book a night at the Ozone Park Econolodge Motel. The Valentine Suite includes a coffee maker, a vibrating mattress and a short-walk ice maker. An advance Racing Form under each pillow is a professional touch.
9. Remember that it’s not how much you spend, but how much time it took from your daily handicapping. […]

Or not! But I’m taking a shot against two heavy favorites tomorrow, the first anniversary of TRNY.
In the Whirlaway, I’m betting the Maryland shipper, Peace Town, to upset Haynesfield. Peace Town has been game and fast (for this bunch) in every dirt start, and he’s easily the best horse Haynesfield has yet to face.
January Gent […]