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Saturday 3YO Stakes: What to Look For

Saturday 3YO Stakes: What to Look For

We have an interesting assortment of 3-year-old stakes this weekend, even though the Whirlaway and WEBN Stakes came up pretty thin. Will the Derby winner be in the Robert Lewis (gr. III) or Risen Star (gr. III)? We could have a much better idea once certain questions are answered.

 Friday, February 06, 2009
That Handicapping Show: Risen Star

That Handicapping Show: Risen Star

This week, Jason and Tom analyze the Risen Star (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 7. Also Brisnet's handicapping expert The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Race 3 at Fair Grounds on Saturday.

 Thursday, February 05, 2009
Ky. Derby Trail: Mid-Week Melange

Ky. Derby Trail: Mid-Week Melange

Because the Top 30 list took up a great deal of Monday's column, we'll go double duty this week and catch up on some updates and ramblings and look at the Risen Star Stakes.

 Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Derby Contender Workouts

No prominent 3-year-old races this weekend, but plenty of action on the worktab. Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at this week's works for Derby contenders.

 Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ky. Derby Trail: Let the Lists Begin

Ky. Derby Trail: Let the Lists Begin

With the first Derby Dozen list scheduled for early February, this is a good time to make up a Top 10 list of horses who haven't accomplished enough just yet to make the official list, but who have a good chance of making it in the near future.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Derby Horses to Watch This Weekend

Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at the LeComte Stakes, the first important graded earnings test for Kentucky Derby Hopefuls.

 Friday, January 09, 2009
That Handicapping Show: LeComte (Video)

That Handicapping Show: LeComte (Video)

Jason and Evan analyze the LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, January 10. The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Fair Grounds Race 2 on Saturday, January 10.

 Thursday, January 08, 2009
Lecomte Good Test For Derby Hopefuls

Lecomte Good Test For Derby Hopefuls

Indygo Mountain, who broke his maiden impressively Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs but had to be scratched from his next start because of a minor injury, was installed as the 3-1 morning-line choice in the $100,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Jan. 10.

 Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Indygo Mountain OK, Uno Mas Moves Up

Clarence Scharbauer Jr.'s highly-regarded juvenile Indygo Mountain, scratched during the post parade of an allowance event for 2-year-olds at Fair Grounds Dec. 18, was standing comfortably in his stall the following morning while trainer Bret Calhoun updated his colt's status.

 Friday, December 19, 2008
Derby Hopefuls Clash at Fair Grounds

Derby Hopefuls Clash at Fair Grounds

In what has to be one of the strongest and deepest 2-year-old allowance fields ever assembled at Fair Grounds, nine juveniles will go to the post in Thursday's one-mile test, several of whom have already excited fans with their dazzling performances.

 Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Calhoun Off To a Good Start in Louisiana

Calhoun Off To a Good Start in Louisiana

Bret Calhoun became the first trainer this season to saddle four winners on a single Fair Grounds program Nov. 30, but that achievement pales in comparison to what the Texas-born conditioner is hoping to accomplish before the local season ends March 29, 2009.

 Friday, December 05, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: The Future is Now

Ky. Derby Trail: The Future is Now

Yes, it is early to start thinking about Kentucky Derby future bets, but this is the time of year when you can find the megabombs if you're willing to put your money on a wing and a prayer.

 Monday, November 24, 2008