Will Flatter Be Flattered in the Foster?
Yazan: Steve | 17 June 2011 | 4 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
The Solar System of Handicapping sets its sights on the wide open Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Last week’s winner Derek Brown chooses a tough one, but then again he’s a man who won’t back down from a challenge. The Foster might be anybody’s race, but I’m focusing on #1 FLAT OUT [...]
Finding Green in the Blue Grass for Under $50
Yazan: Derek | 15 April 2011 | 4 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Regardless of what happens Saturday, the Derby picture will still be just as murky. I’ll be looking to take down Keeneland’s $.50 pick five, which looks to be a bit chalky in a few legs, so even budget players like myself can jump in with a manageable investment. Race 6 – Shakertown Stakes (G3) – [...]
Multi Race Wagering – NYRA’s Grand Slam
Yazan: Dylan | 08 March 2011 | 5 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Multi race wagers are all the rage these days when it comes to betting horse racing. If you turn on TVG you’ll more than likely hear banter about “the Pick 4,” or on a day with a big carryover, “Pick 6 Central”. They dedicate entire shows and hours of programming just to these two wagers [...]
Solar System of Handicapping Week 7 – Sam F. Davis Stakes
Yazan: Steve | 12 February 2011 | 4 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The Solar System of Handicapping is back for week 7. Dylan J. broke through for a win last week and chooses Tampa Bay Downs’ Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes as this week’s community race. It’s a prep race for the Tampa Bay Derby, which is a prep for the Kentucky Derby. Steve’s take: The [...]
Sam Houston Race Park – Texas Champions Day
Yazan: GAllan | 21 January 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
It’s opening weekend at Sam Houston race track and WirePlayers heartily welcomes Texas horseman G. Allan Bryant. With Sam Houston giving out over $400K in purse money, G. Allan offers full card analysis and suggested wagers for Saturday’s Texas Champions Day. 1st Race – MSW ($19K) #3 RED COYOTE (3-1) Is a half to 2 [...]
Solar System of Handicapping Week 3 – Pasco Stakes
Yazan: Steve | 14 January 2011 | 3 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The WirePlayers team is back for week 3 of our handicapping challenge. Chris Hernandez took last week’s contest from off the comments board. He back wheeled ROGUE VICTORY in a $4 exacta that paid $133. His name is now on the spreadsheet (whether he likes it or not) so his picks can be been enjoyed [...]
Solar System of Handicapping Blasts-Off
Yazan: Steve | 31 December 2010 | 5 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The WirePlayers team (Derek, Dylan, and Steve) are challenging each other to a year-long handicapping battle royale; the “Solar System of Handicapping.” Yes, we’re shooting for the stars, but there’s a good chance we’ll end up getting burned by the sun. Here’s how it works: each weekend we’ll match wits to see who takes in [...]
Breeders’ Cup Pick 4 Tickets
Yazan: Derek | 04 November 2010 | 6 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Derek Brown has analyzed the Breeders Cup from top to bottom and put together his Pick 4 selections for the Breeders’ Cup races. With the addition of fifty-cent minimums for this year’s Pick 4s for the Breeders Cup, these exciting multi-race wagers have never been more accessible. The new minimums allow you to build bigger [...]
Weekend Turf Racing
Yazan: Steve | 17 September 2010 | 8 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
This weekend features excellent turf races, most notably the Garden City Stakes at Belmont Park and the Woodbine Mile at Woodbine. These races offer great chances to make money and gain insights into the upcoming Breeders’ Cup. When handicapping turf races, one thing to consider is that European shippers, even those with mediocre records, routinely [...]
Bowling for Green at Belmont
Yazan: Steve | 10 September 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The marquee race on Belmont’s opening day card for the fall meet is the Grade II Bowling Green Handicap at 11 furlongs (1 and 3/8 miles) on the inner turf. WINCHESTER appears the most likely winner; his form is solid and he has two Grade I wins. However, it’s hard to like a 2-1 morning [...]
All Turf, All Stakes Pick 5 at Colonial Downs
Yazan: Steve | 15 July 2010 | 7 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
For the Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs put together a terrific all turf 14-race card, featuring an “All Stakes Pick 5″ in races 8 thru 12. Throwing caution to the wind, I’ll take a stab at cracking Saturday’s Pick 5. Race 8: $50K stakes at 5.5 furlongs for two-year olds. Tough race to handicap since most [...]
Price Plays on the Turf
Yazan: Steve | 01 July 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Monmouth Park’s United Nations Handicap Stakes at 1 and 3/8 miles on the turf promises to be a great betting race. Just as Andrew Zimmern likes to call organ meat “eater’s food,” this wide open stakes is a “bettor’s race.” Personally, I don’t see the point in betting lukewarm favorite TAKE THE POINTS at a [...]
Saturday Stakes – Giving Peace Chant A Chance
Yazan: Steve | 12 February 2010 | 9 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
With relatively small fields, Saturday’s KY Derby preps at Tampa Bay Downs and Santa Anita aren’t the best betting races. Unless the unexpected happens. Of course, the unexpected is what horse racing’s all about. More attractive betting options are likely to be found in Santa Anita’s Strub Stakes and Gulfstream Park’s Sprint Championship. Peace Chant [...]
Bet Hard
Yazan: Steve | 01 December 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Walk Bet Hard My wagering experience last weekend drove home the point that handicappers should always stand firm when they have strong opinions. Case in point: last Friday’s Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs. As some may know, I’ve been high on Blame the past few months. I was impressed with his fast finish in the [...]
Handicapping Laurel’s G1 De Francis Dash
Yazan: Steve | 24 October 2009 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Today’s G1 De Francis Dash at Laurel is a 6 furlong sprint on the dirt. Starting from post position #1, Vineyard Haven is the deserving favorite after an impressive performance in the G1 Kings Bishop at Saratoga. He was DQ’d in that race for veering into Captain Candyman Can in the deep stretch. I loved [...]
