Jim Dandy and Haskell handicapping video featuring Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist

The winners of all three Triple Crown series 2016 races are back in action this weekend at Saratoga and Monmouth.

In the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on July 30, Belmont Stakes 1-2 finishers Creator and Destin square off again with the latter holding the tactical edge.

Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist and Preakness winner Exaggerator continue their rivalry in Sunday's Haskell Invitational on July 31.

The Runaway Horse How to Handicap Video Series #4: Pace Makes the Race

Jarrod Horak continues his How to Handicap video series with a look at pace and how it impacts a race.

Preakness 2016 Recap + Belmont Stakes preview: Get well soon Nyquist

A video recap of the 2016 Preakness Stakes + an early look at the Belmont Stakes. Nyquist's biggest fan Riley the dog makes a get well soon card for her Kentucky Derby hero!

 

Preakness Stakes 2016 Preview Video

The Kentucky Derby is in the books and Nyquist emerged victorious. Can he win the Preakness Stakes and continue his Triple Crown march?

Kentucky Derby 2016 contenders video featuring Lani

In this Kentucky Derby 2016 contenders video, I break down the chances of UAE Derby winner Lani.

Kentucky Derby 2016 Preview Video

It is Kentucky Derby week 2016 and here my video preview of the big race.

Kentucky Derby 2016 Top 5 Contenders: Mohaymen, Mor Spirit, Nyquist, Exaggerator, Destin

We are in Kentucky Derby 2016 countdown mode. Final works are starting to wrap up and post positions will be drawn on Wednesday, May 4.

With one week to go, here are my Top 5 Kentucky Derby contenders, video style!

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Road to Kentucky Derby 2016: Florida Derby and Spiral Stakes (VIDEO)

The two Kentucky Derby 2016 prep races this week are the Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park and the Grade 2 Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park.

The Florida Derby is an intriguing match up between a pair of undefeated colts, Mohaymen and Nyquist. The nine furlong Gulfstream showcase is worth a total of 170 Derby qualifying points for the top four finishers (100-40-20-10).

The Spiral Stakes is worth 85 Derby points (50-20-10-5) and Airoforce is the morning line favorite. Last year's G2 Kentucky Jockey Club stakes hero exits a poor showing in the G2 Risen Star and tries to rebound while making his first start on synthetic footing.

Last Week at Santa Anita Park (Feb 11-15)

Santa Anita Park hosted a special 5-day holiday racing week ending with juvenile champ and Kentucky Derby 2016 contender Nyquist cruising in his much anticipated return on Monday, Feb 15. 

Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 11

Fast main track and firm turf course. Early/pressing types dominated on dirt (2 wire jobs – 7f, 6.5f). Both downhill sprints were won in wire-to-wire fashion (turf rail at 10 feet).

No riding/training doubles on Thursday.

Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 12

Fast main track and firm turf course. Early/pressing types dominated on dirt (5 wire jobs – 8f, 6f, 7f, 6f, 8f). The lone turf race (downhill sprint) was won in wire-to-wire fashion (turf rail at 30 feet).

Four-bagger for Santiago Gonzalez. Steve Miyadi saddled two winners.

Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 13

Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 10 feet). Two wire-to-wire winners at six furlongs on dirt. Stalking types captures all three turf races (8f, 6.5f, 9f).

Hat trick for Flavien Prat. Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners and Maldonado rode two. 

Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 14 

Fast main track and firm turf course. Main track was much less speed favoring (1 wire job – 8.5f). Two patient runners (6.5f, 12f) and a downhill presser made up the three turf winners.

Kent Desormeaux booted home the early double.

Monday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 15 

Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 20 feet). Four wire job winners on dirt (5.5f, 8.5f, 7f, 6f). Stalking types captured all three turf races (8f, 8f, 6.5f).

Tyler Baze and Rafael Bejarano both booted home a pair.

It was a very productive week at Pick6Blog.com with winning tickets on Thursday (Late Pick 4), and Saturday thru Monday (Daily Double/Early Pick 3). 

If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling Santa Anita full cards each weekend at The Runaway Horse. You can check out full card recaps with highlights on our What You Missed page.

I also post free daily tickets from Santa Anita Park at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.  

Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.