Your Guide to KY Derby Glory – WirePlayers Derby Dozen Volume I
Yazan: Steve | 01 February 2012 | 3 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Yes friends, it’s here again, Derby Road. While hopeful owners, trainers, and jockeys well . . ., jockey for a spot in the Kentucky Derby starting gate, we’re here passing judgement with our Derby Dozen list. Sure, we offer the perfunctory 1 to 12 ranking you’ll find most anywhere, but our list offers opinions by [...]
2012 Kentucky Derby Prep Race Schedule
Yazan: Steve | 26 January 2012 | No Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
This is my 2012 Kentucky Derby prep race schedule. There are many like it, but this one is mine. The Kentucky Derby is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. The Kentucky Derby, without me, is useless. Without the Kentucky Derby, I am useless. Ok, [...]
Delta Destiny – Princess and Jackpot Stakes Start Triple Crown Aspirations
Yazan: Dylan | 17 November 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
On Saturday Delta Downs in Vinton, LA will host two races that could have Kentucky Oaks and Derby implications come springtime. The Million Dollar Delta Downs Jackpot S. (G3) effectively kicks off the 2012 road to the Triple Crown. The Delta Jackpot has been known for producing exciting finishes (dead heat in 2007) and a [...]
WirePlayers “League of Destiny” Run for the Roses Final Standings
Yazan: Steve | 13 May 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Congratulations to Marike Emery of Toronto for winning the WirePlayers Run for the Roses “League of Destiny.” As our champion, Marike is entitled to a $25 gift card of her choice (so long as I can find it at the local grocery store). WirePlayers League of Destiny Top 10 Rank Points Stable Name Contestant 1 [...]
Gasping for the Wire – Derby Dozen Volume VI
Yazan: Steve | 04 May 2011 | 7 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
The Derby prep season is usually a war of attrition and this year holds form. In fact, we had our final vote just before Derby contender TOBY’s CORNER backed out due to an injury. What remains is a race with a rather ordinary field and few clear standouts. It looks like DIALED IN will take [...]
A Closer Look at DIALED IN’s Derby Preps
Yazan: Brian H. | 28 April 2011 | 1 Comment
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
WirePlayers welcomes Brian Hoffacker to the blog. Brian takes a look at DIALED IN’s racing career to predict what the likely Kentucky Derby favorite might do next Saturday. Dialed In’s debut race – a maiden special weight going six and a half furlongs at Churchill. Dialed In (Post Position 3, Julien Leparoux) misses the break [...]
Who’s Running for the Roses – Graded Earnings for Likely KY Derby Starters
Yazan: Steve | 26 April 2011 | 1 Comment
Categories: Horse Racing
So here’s the latest list of graded stakes earning for 3 year old colts pointing to the KY Derby. Right now SILVER MEDALLION, no strike that, ANTHONY’S CROSS, is on the bubble after it’s been reported that ASTROLOGY, JP’s GUSTO, JAYCITO, THE FACTOR, and now SILVER MEDALLION are all doubtful based on comments by the [...]
KY Derby Graded Earnings List
Yazan: Steve | 18 April 2011 | 4 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
The starting gate for the Kentucky Derby is limited to 20 horses and is based on graded stakes earnings. Here’s the top 25 on the money list for 3 year old Derby nominees. With over two weeks to the Derby, this gives you an idea of likely starters. Keep in mind, there’s two remaining graded [...]
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) – [...]
UNCLE MO Gets Taken to the Wood Shed – Derby Dozen Volume V
Yazan: Steve | 12 April 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
A topsy turvy three weeks has muddied the Derby picture somewhat. UNCLE MO’s surprising loss to a seemingly overmatched field in the Wood Memorial last weekend had some blaming trainer Todd Pletcher for his conservative training approach. Or maybe MO just isn’t a 9 furlong horse, never mind 10. He’s by Indian Charlie after all; [...]
The Mo Show Returns to New York
Yazan: Derek | 07 April 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
All eyes will be on Uncle Mo Saturday as he goes in the One Million dollar Wood Memorial at Aqueduct – his final prep before the Kentucky Derby. The 11 race card at Aqueduct will also include a $500k all-stakes Pick 4, which includes the G3 Comely, G3 Bay Shore, and G1 Carter along with [...]
WirePlayers Derby Dozen Volume IV – No Spin Zone My Ass
Yazan: Steve | 23 March 2011 | 8 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Back from a trip to Sal Sagev and still trying to find my bearings – my head is in a daze and my knees are a little wobbly. Between throwing dice, firing back irish car bombs, and stuffing my gullet with $7 steaks, I found time to watch the Rebel Stakes. THE FACTOR’s performance impressed [...]
2011 Kentucky Derby Graded Earnings – Top 25 Standings
Yazan: Steve | 15 March 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
With the Kentucky Derby about a month and a half away here’s our first look at the graded earnings list. The top 20 will make the gate. Plus, it’s always interesting to note which horses earned their money at age two and those who’ve done well more recently. Graded Stakes Earnings (15 Mar 2011) # [...]
Solar System of Handicapping Week 11 – San Felipe Stakes
Yazan: Steve | 11 March 2011 | 3 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The Solar System of Handicapping returns for another weekend of matching wits in our wagering showdown. This week we’re welcoming a new challenger, WirePlayers’ long-time friend from Texas, G. Allan Bryant. Last week’s champ Chris Hernandez has the honor the of chosing our community race and picks one in his backyard – the Grade 2 [...]
Spring Awakening at Aqueduct
Yazan: Dylan | 04 March 2011 | 3 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Winter racing New York is starting to show some spring life. Post time at Aqueduct returned to 1pm and Saturday will be the first “big” racing day on the calendar. Several stakes are carded with older horses taking aim in the Tom Fool Handicap and sophomores in the Grade 3 Gotham Stakes. Here’s Dylan’s take [...]
