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, [...]
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. [...]
Five Reasons You Can’t Blame Animal Kingdom for Losing the Preakness
Yazan: Steve | 25 May 2011 | Comments Off
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
It’s been four days and I’m still trying to figure out why ANIMAL KINGDOM lost to SHACKELFORD in the Preakness. It’s not that ANIMAL KINGDOM was a lock to win, it’s just that I didn’t figure on SHACKELFORD being able to hold off ANIMAL KINGDOM given the predicted pace scenario. With a nod to ESPN, [...]
Talkin’ Preakness Stakes, Suffolk Opening Day, SSoH & More!
Yazan: Dylan | 20 May 2011 | 6 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
In addition to the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, Saturday is opening day for Suffolk Downs and Dylan J. is here to provide his take on the card. Fans are always ready and excited for Opening Day, whether it is a rainy April Day at Fenway Park, or a Sunny day in May across town at [...]
Preakness – 2nd Jewel in the Pick 4 Triple Crown
Yazan: Derek | 19 May 2011 | 6 Comments
Categories: Handicapping, Horse Racing
After a juicy pick 4 on Derby day that paid over $6,000 for $.50, it’s time to jump back into the pool on Saturday for Pimlico’s late pick 4 sequence that ends with the Preakness in race 12. While it has the potential to be a chalky sequence, I’ve put together a $72 ticket that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) # [...]
WirePlayers Derby Dozen Volume II – Getting DIALED IN!
Yazan: Steve | 09 February 2011 | 3 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
We know it’s dang early, but DIALED IN just demonstrated a powerful turn of foot. Not on Gulstream Park’s main track, but more importantly, in our Derby Dozen poll. What would a WirePlayers Derby Dozen poll be without insightful commentary and opinions from our esteemed panel. And for good measure, I added my own addled [...]
It’s Back – The 2011 Derby Dozen!
Yazan: Steve | 19 January 2011 | 9 Comments
Categories: Horse Racing
Buckle up folks, here comes Volume I of the 2011 WirePlayers Derby Dozen. I’ve enlisted friends from the blogosphere, Twittersphere, and Facebookosphere to track the leading Kentucky Derby contenders. With so many “Derby Dozen” lists out, why is this different? Because this one is “crowd sourced” – well, kinda anyway. It’s not based on one [...]
2011 Kentucky Derby Prep Race Schedule
Yazan: Steve | 27 December 2010 | Comments Off
Categories: Horse Racing
We’re getting geared up for another great year of betting the horse races. To help plan your attack on the top three year old races, here’s a schedule of key prep races for the 2011 Kentucky Derby and Triple Crown season. The list will be updated as the season progresses. If you notice any errors [...]
