Two Grade I’s highlight the Saturday card so let’s see if we can shake the 3-out of-4 tag and cash one. –Brian Nadeau Race 8: The $70,000 John Hettinger for 3-year-old fillies at 1-mile on the inner turf. 2. Our Golden Dream: State-bred is on a nice little run but meets a pretty salty crew…
I’m happy to say that Brian will continue handicapping the Saturday Pick 4, now guaranteed at $500,000 for Saratoga. At least, he’ll be doing it as long as his primary responsibilities at the Saratoga Special permit…if you’re in Saratoga, make sure to pick up your free daily copy of the Special for an in-depth look…
Yikes, is it really the last Saturday of the Belmont Spring meet? Where the heck did the time go? We close with the traditional send-off to Saratoga, the historic Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. We get a solid group of eight, and all of them seem to be able to win,…
It took a 47-1 shot in the finale to derail us last week, so maybe we’re getting closer to cashing. It’s a tough Saturday sequence but let’s have a look. –Brian Nadeau Race 7. $22,000 claimer for filly/mares 3-year-olds and up at 7 furlongs on the Widener turf. 1. Royal Vessel: Lightly raced filly makes…
The Grade I Man o’ War leads off Saturday’s tough Pk4 sequence. You better have your turf handicapping shoes on for this one. Enjoy and good luck! –Brian Nadeau Please note horses are preceded by their betting number. 7th. The $500,000 Grade I Man O’ War for 3-year-olds and up. 1 3/8 miles on the…
July 4th weekend is annually one of the best stretches of racing on the calendar and Saturday at Belmont only proves the point. Three graded stakes help make up a terrific late Pk4, so let’s jump right in. –Brian Nadeau Keep in mind horses are preceded by their program number. Race 8. The Grade II,…
The return of the sensational filly Rachel Alexandra highlights a turf-laden Pk4 sequence. Though the Preakness winner essentially turns the sequence into a Pk3, the other three races are contentious enough that you might be able to get a few prices home. Let’s take a closer look. –by Brian Nadeau Race 7. $44,00 state-bred allowance…
Let’s take a look at Belmont’s guaranteed $350,000 Pk4 on Saturday. I’ll give some analysis on each race and then throw out a ticket at the end (with a maximum of $48). Please note that horses are listed with their betting number. –Brian Nadeau Race 7. $17,000 claimer (claiming price $7,500). 3-year-olds and up at…
The Ogden Phipps Handicap – Grade I — $300,000 – 1 1/16 miles – Fillies and mares –by Brian NadeauFormerly known as the Hempstead Handicap, the Phipps has for years been one of the most important stops on the calendar for the best females in training. Run at a one-turn 1 1/16-mile distance, it often…
Let’s take a look at the major contenders in the stakes races Saturday at Belmont. From top to bottom, it’s one of the best cards NYRA has put out in quite some time, from both an equine and betting standpoint. I think it’s about the toughest Pk4 you’ll ever see and the Manhattan very well…
Brooklyn Backstretch 