Your Guide to KY Derby Glory – WirePlayers Derby Dozen Volume I
Yazan: Steve | 01 February 2012 | 6 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 | Comments Off
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, [...]
What I’ve Learned – Triple Crown Edition
Yazan: Derek | 13 June 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Now that the dust has settled on one of the stranger Triple Crown seasons of recent memory, Derek Brown takes some time to reflect on what the last five weeks have taught him about playing the races and making the most of the Triple Crown experience. [...]
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 [...]
Building up the Bankroll with the Kentucky Oaks Pick 4
Yazan: Derek | 05 May 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
It’s finally upon us, friends. The Kentucky Derby is just hours away, but the excitement starts Friday with an incredible card at Churchill Downs, headlined by the Kentucky Oaks. I’m going to take a stab at Friday’s late pick 4, with hopes of having a nice wad of cash burning a hole in my pocket [...]
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 [...]
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; [...]
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) # [...]
The Golden Sheen of Derby Dozen Volume III
Yazan: Steve | 02 March 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
Here’s the WirePlayers Derby Dozen shinning like a rock star in the distance. You try to reach for it, but it’s beyond the grasp of mere mortals. And if you were to fully comprehend the full power of this list, it might melt your mind. This isn’t to say it’s greatness is beyond reproach. For [...]
Speculating on the KY Derby Future Wager
Yazan: Steve | 20 February 2011 | 7 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
Pool #1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager closes today at 6pm eastern. The Future Wager is a tough bet to win as you’re betting on a horse race over 2 months from now. I have a hard enough time picking the winner on a race five minutes form now. What’s more, the KY Derby [...]
Star Searching at the Fair Grounds
Yazan: Dylan | 18 February 2011 | 4 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
The search is on to find the three year olds that will fill the gate for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby. This Saturday the Fair Grounds plays host to a stacked 12 race card headlined by stakes races for the nation’s top three year olds. Races 8-11 compile an all stakes, $125k Guaranteed Pick 4, [...]
