LET'S GO TO THE RACES, APRIL 15-16
A quick reference tool meant to help the newer fan (like me!)
A quick reference tool meant to help the newer fan (like me!)
Note: There are free sites to watch online: check out http://www.ntra.com/ or http://www.tvgfree.net/ or sign up for a free trial account at http://www.twinspires.com/content/video You can also catch the replays right after the big races at http://www.raceday360.com/ Calracing has live coverage of races - Will need to register
FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
APPLE BLOSSOM INVITATIONAL
Oaklawn - G1 | 1 1/16 mi | dirt | 4yo+ f/m | $500,000 | HRTV | 6:07pm CDT | Race 10
Havre de Grace seeking G1 win in Apple Blossom
Switch will be looking to avenge getting nipped by Miss Match in the Santa Margarita
PP | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | |
1 | Absinthe Minded ML: 10-1 | T. Thompson 112 Lbs | D. Lukas | |
2 | Miss Match (ARG) ML: 10-1 | G. Gomez 116 Lbs | N. Drysdale | |
3 | Havre de Grace ML: 4-5 | R. Dominguez 119 Lbs | J. Jones | |
4 | Belle Watling (CHI) ML: 15-1 | H. Berrios 114 Lbs | P. Biancone | |
5 | Switch ML: 6-5 | J. Rosario 119 Lbs | J. Sadler |
SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
BloodHorse: THS: The Handicapping Show - Video - Prepping the Preps
TTimes: Inside Post Challenge takes a look at Toyota Blue Grass S & Arkansas Derby - Video
TOYOTA BLUE GRASS STAKES
Keeneland | G1 | 1 1/8 mi | dirt | 3yo | $750,000 | TVG | EDT | Race 9
Toyota Blue Grass card
12 Set to Clash in Kentucky Blue Grass
DRF: Blue Grass Stakes - Santiva Fresh and Ready
ARKANSAS DERBY
Oaklawn | G1 | 1 1/8 mi | dirt | 3yo | $1,000,000 | HRTV | 5:58pm CDT| Race 11
Arkansas Derby card
Battaglia thinks The Factor would be Derby Fave
The Factor 7-5 favorite in the Arkansas Derby in a 13-horse field
Arkansas Derby - The Factor likely to face more early pressure
CHARLES TOWN CLASSIC
1 1/8 Miles | 4 yo up | G3 | $1,000,000 | 10:30 PM EDT | Race 10
Charles Town card
Game On Dude faces nine in loaded Charles Town Classic
All starters in this race are stakes winners!
Tackleberry: All he knows how to do is win, win, win!
DRF: Charles Town $1 Million purse draws overflow field
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011
Kentucky Oaks Prep:
BEAUMONT STAKES
Keeneland | G2 | 7 f | 3yo f | $150,000 | 4:52pm EDT| Race 8
Beaumont Stakes card
Turbulent Descent ships east for Beaumont
OTHER:
Santa Barbara Handicap card - Apr 16
San Juan Capistrano card - 1 3/4 Mi (14 furlongs) - Sunday Apr 17
No Standouts among 10 in San Juan Capistrano Inv. H
Mike Smith will be aboard Haimish Hy
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My trip to see Genuine Risk win in 1980!
1980 KY Derby - Photo Album - Click on "Slideshow" and then Full Screen
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OTHER STAKES ACTION OVER THE WEEKEND:
BloodHorse Triple Crown Insider - Video Includes BloodHorse Top 20 with links to info about each horse
All the Stakes action over the next several days -- once page opens, click on "Stakes": http://calendar.bloodhorse.com/index.asp
Stakes Entries index, by track, by race: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/race/stakes-entries
Each track – Schedule – Click day for full card - http://www.drf.com/race-entries
ONLY 23 DAYS TO KY DERBY, MAY 7:
Do you know where your Derby contender is on the Top 20 list?
Be sure to browse through the scrolling list of Derby contenders, click for detailed info on each horse, including videos of past races.
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A really good site for the new fan: Hello Race Fans! Great Beginner site - Check this out!
NOTE: In order to enjoy and use the functionality of the various sites below, some sites may require you to register, however, there is no charge for most of what you will want access to. If you want to go to the next level and actually place bets and learn more about handicapping, some of these types of services have a fee, but this is strictly your choice whether to use these services.
Today's Action - Upcoming & Prior Race Days - Click on any track "day", and pull up that day's entries for each of the races
Entries Summary for a day's racing card for track
Stakes Entries - Summary
Top 20 Derby Hopefuls - Dynamic - Notes
Derby Prep Races 2011 - Chrono Order by Date
Stakes Review - Weekend Warrior - Covers All Stakes Action over Weekend - Videos & More
DRF Video Replay of Immediate Past races
One of the most useful sites I have found to keep up with Stakes results, to watch only the important races - Also, searchable by date range for past races
RACE ENTRIES - By TRACK, BY DAY + Recent Races
DRF - Starts with ACTIVE tracks - Click on the DAY next to the track name to see that day's full race card.
STAKES RACES - Calendar - Bloodhorse
Click on "Stakes" for a complete DATE/TRACK listing of the stakes events for 2011
LIST OF STAKES RACES - 2011
Simple Alpha List of American Graded Stakes by Stakes Name, by Grade I, II, III
Racing Meet Dates BY TRACK
This includes a list of all American tracks
List of Race Tracks BY STATE
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WANT TO FOLLOW A PARTICULAR HORSE OR TRAINER?Looking for a way to keep up with the horses, or a trainer? Or, ever want to watch replays of races quickly and easily? What's coming up today or this weekend?
http://www.drf.com/
You need to register - it's free....there are some pay type options, but all I have needed has been the "free stuff".
Click on "Handicapping & PPs", roll over to "Tools" and note there is a "Horse Watch" and a "Trainer Watch" on the drop down list. I have entered several Horses to watch on the "Horse Watch" (you can even have it send you an email with updates, or you can check in and click on "Messages" and check out what is happening with your choice. You can also write a short note (I usually drop in the horse's next race, when I know what it is). A few of my choices are Uncle Mo, To Honor and Serve (one of Bernrdini's colts), Dialed In, and Zazu.
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BloodHorse online main siteThoroughbred Times main site
Daily Racing Form main site
Twin Spires Race viewer - One of the best individual race video sites - You will need to register, free
ESPN Sports - Horse Racing link
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Here are some links to blogs and other sites I have found useful:Pedigree Query - Pedigree, Progeny, Stakes Races
Ellen Parker's site - Prominent Pedigree Analyst
Jennifer Wirth's blog - The Saturday Post
Zipse at the Track - Horse Racing Nation
Pedigree Charts Explained
Steve Haskin's blog - BloodHorse
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