Thursday, February 27, 2025

Gotham Stakes 2025 Video Analysis at Aqueduct

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct (3-1-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Derby prep races, and through the first 23 points races, my top choices have 5 wins, 5 runner-up finishes, and 2 show finishes. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 5-for-21.

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San Felipe Stakes 2025 Video Analysis at Santa Anita Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park (3-1-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Derby prep races, and through the first 23 points races, my top choices have 5 wins, 5 runner-up finishes, and 2 show finishes. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 5-for-21.

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Fountain of Youth Stakes 2025 Video Analysis at Gulfstream Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park (3-1-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Derby prep races, and through the first 23 points races, my top choices have 5 wins, 5 runner-up finishes, and 2 show finishes. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 5-for-21. Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.   

Davona Dale Stakes 2025 Video Analysis at Gulfstream Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Davona Dale Stakes at Gulfstream Park (3-1-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Oaks prep races, and through the first 21 points races, my top choices have 9 wins, 4 runner-up finishes, and 2 show finishes. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 9-for-19.  

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Kentucky Derby 2025 Report: Coal Battle Wins Rebel Stakes

The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn was the most recent Kentucky Derby 2025 points race, and Coal Battle picked up his third Derby prep victory. In this report, I will recap the John Battaglia Memorial and Rebel, update the Derby points standings, and share my latest exceptional 11 Derby contenders.

The next three Kentucky Derby points races are the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream, the Gotham at Aqueduct, and the San Felipe at Santa Anita on Saturday, March 1. 

Fountain of Youth field: 1 – Gate to Wire, 2 – Sovereignty, 3 – Burnham Square, 4 – McKellen, 5 – Solid Left, 6 – River Thames, 7 – Neoequos, 8 – Keep It Easy

Gotham field: 1 – Scorching, 2 – Normandy Coast, 3 – Calling Card, 4 – Sacrosanct, 5 – Sand Devil, 6 – Pagoda, 7 – Flood Zone, 8 – McAfee, 9 – Garamond, 10 – My Mitole

In other Derby news, Bullard shipped from California to Arkansas and spiked a temperature and was forced to scratch out of the Rebel Stakes (G2) on Feb. 23. Last year’s Bob Hope (G3) hero needs to recover quickly if he has any hope of making the Derby. He has zero Derby points and has yet to compete in a route race. Due to this setback, he drops off my Derby list to make room for Coal Battle. 

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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Rebel Stakes 2025 Video Picks at Oaklawn

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn (2-23-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Derby prep races, and through the first 21 points races, my top choices have 5 wins, 4 runner-up finishes, and a show finish. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 5-for-19. Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.   

Honeybee Stakes 2025 Video Picks at Oaklawn

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn (2-23-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Oaks prep races on my YouTube Channel, and through the first 19 points races, my top choices have 9 wins, 3 runner-up finishes, and a show finish. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 9-for-17. Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.   

Friday, February 21, 2025

Kentucky Oaks 2025 Report (2-21-25)

The Rachel Alexandra Stakes and Sunland Oaks were the two Kentucky Oaks 2025 prep races last weekend. In this report, I will recap those races, update the Oaks points standings, and share my latest top five Oaks contenders. 

The big Oaks prep this week is the Grade 3 Honeybee at Oaklawn on Feb. 23 and my top ranked Oaks contender Muhimma is the 7-5 morning line favorite.

Honeybee field: 1 – Muhimma (7-5), 2 – Necessity (20-1), 3 – Jenkin (20-1), 4 – Classic Appeal (50-1), 5 – Quickick (12-1), 6 – Take Charge Milady (9-2), 7 – Gunite Max (30-1), 8 – Going Steady (30-1), 9 – Look Forward (6-1), 10 – Flash Wear (50-1), 11 – Anonima (15-1), 12 – Quietside (8-1), 13 – Five G (4-1).  

Kentucky Oaks 2025 Points Race Recaps

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John Battaglia Memorial Stakes 2025 Video Picks at Turfway Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park (2-22-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Derby prep races, and through the first 21 points races, my top choices have 5 wins, 4 runner-up finishes, and a show finish. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 5-for-19. Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.   

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Cincinnati Trophy 2025 Video Analysis at Turfway Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Cincinnati Trophy at Turfway Park (2-21-25).  

I am covering all of the road to Kentucky Oaks prep races on my YouTube Channel, and through the first 19 points races, my top choices have 9 wins, 3 runner-up finishes, and a show finish. Two of my top choices scratched, so I am officially 9-for-17. Check out horse racing free picks and more at The Runaway Horse.   

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Kentucky Oaks 2025 Report (2-13-25)

The Suncoast Stakes was the lone Kentucky Oaks 2025 preps race last weekend, La Cara ran away with that event at Tampa Bay Downs. In this report, I will recap the Suncoast, update the Oaks points standings, and share my latest top five Oaks contenders. 

There are two Kentucky Oaks points races this weekend. The Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra will be run at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15, and the Sunland Oaks will be run at Sunland Park on Sunday, Feb. 16. 

Rachel Alexandra field: 1 – Anonima (6-1), 2 – Good Cheer (6-5), 3 – Ballerina d’Oro (scratched), 4 – Gowells Delight (12-1), 5 – Aledean (15-1), 6 – Simply Joking (4-1), 7 – Bless the Broken (12-1). 

Sunland Oaks field: 1 – Rogue Justice (10-1), 2 – Runnin N Gunnin (3-1), 3 – Pink Pacific (9-2), 4 – Maysam (9-5), 5 – Enchanting (7-2), 6 – Street Colors (15-1), 7 – Stubby (10-1). 

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Kentucky Derby 2025 Report (2-12-25)

The Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs was the most recent Kentucky Derby 2025 points race, and John Hancock gamely turned away Owen Almighty in an exciting stretch run. In this report, I will recap the Sam F. Davis, update the Derby points standings, and share my latest exceptional 11 Derby contenders.

There are two Kentucky Derby points races this weekend. The Grade 2 Risen Star will be run at Fair Grounds on Feb. 15, and the Sunland Derby will be contested at Sunland Park on Feb. 16. 

Risen Star field: 1 – American Promise, 2 – Jonathan’s Way, 3 – Vassimo, 4 – East Avenue, 5 – Chunk of Gold, 6 – Seattle Road, 7 – Septarian, 8 – Giocoso, 9 – Built, 10 – Render Judgment, 11 – Jolly Samurai, 12 – Vamos Carlitos, 13 – Magnitude. 

Sunland Derby field:  1 – Itsmybirthday (20-1), 2 – Remember Big Jim (12-1), 3 – Smash It (12-1), 4 – Getaway Car (9-5), 5 – Spenard (20-1), 6 – Take Charge Tom (8-1), 7 – McKinzie Street (4-1), 8 – Touchy (7-2), 9 – Caldera (5-1).

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Kentucky Derby 2025 Pool 4 Future Wager Video

In this horse racing video, I take a look at pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby 2025 Future Wager (Feb 14-16).  

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Sunland Oaks 2025 Video Picks at Sunland Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Sunland Oaks at Sunland Park (2-16-25).  

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Sunland Derby 2025 Video Picks at Sunland Park

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Sunland Derby at Sunland Park (2-16-25).  

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Rachel Alexandra Stakes 2025 Video Picks at Fair Grounds

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Rachel Alexandra Stakes at Fair Grounds (2-15-25).  

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Risen Star Stakes 2025 Video Picks at Fair Grounds

In this horse racing video, I analyze the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds (2-15-25).  

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