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Brian Nadeau

Brian’s Derby Preps: The Gotham

Brian’s back this week with a look at tomorrow’s Gotham at Aqueduct. If your thoughts are on the West Coast, you can check out his preview of the pre-re-scheduled Sham. And if you’ve got any Gotham or Sham runners in your Road to the Roses stable, don’t forget to activate power horses before tomorrow’s deadline.…

March 5, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, Gotham, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby Prep: The Sham

The path to the Santa Anita Derby continues this weekend in California with the 9-furlong Sham Stakes. A competitive field of 10 meets the starter and though the race is lacking any true star power, the winner is sure to have a say in the meet’s Grade I centerpiece in April. Let’s take a look.…

February 26, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby preps: The Southwest

The Derby Trail heads to Oaklawn Park in a contentious, intriguing and delayed renewal of the Southwest Stakes. California shippers look to test their mettle on real dirt; the locals get to prove that they’re not just the kings of their own block; Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds send a few in for a shot…

February 20, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby preps: The Fountain of Youth

The road to the Florida Derby picks up steam with the Fountain of Youth Stakes, which was restored to a 9-furlong, two-turn route this year. Buddy’s Saint, who tops many a Derby Future Book, makes his 3yo debut and faces a deep and contentious cast that looks to throw their hat in the ring. Let’s…

February 19, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby preps: The Risen Star

The path to the Louisiana Derby continues as Ron The Greek tries to prove that his LeComte upset was no fluke. In his way are some new shooters and new shippers who look to take their own place on the Derby Trail. With $300,000 on the line, the top-3 finishers will gain some important graded…

February 18, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby Preps: The Southwest

The Derby Trail heads to Oaklawn Park in a contentious and intriguing renewal of the Southwest Stakes. California shippers look to test their mettle on real dirt, the locals get to prove they’re not just the kings of their own block, Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds send a few in for a shot at graded…

February 14, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

Brian’s Derby preps: The Sam Davis & the Robert B. Lewis

Things heat up this weekend in Florida as the path to the Tampa Bay Derby begins in earnest with the Sam Davis Stakes. Rule makes his much anticipated 3yo debut against local hope Uptowncharlybrown. In California–weather permitting–they’ll give the Robert Lewis another go as well. Let’s take a look. Tampa Bay Downs: The Grade III,…

February 12, 2010 in Brian Nadeau, handicapping, Kentucky Derby 2010.

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