2017 Holy Bull Stakes – Return of the Empire

Nine colts, led by last year’s 2YO Champ, are set to contest Saturday’s Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 1 1/16 mile, Grade 2 event is the first of three Florida prep races for the 2017 Kentucky Derby. The qualifying points are 10-4-2-1.      Since...

Gunnevera is the Class of the 2016 Delta Jackpot (G3)

The top four finishers in the 2016 Delta Downs Jackpot (G-3) will earn points towards the Kentucky Derby. But so far, the race is just a blip on the Derby trail.  Only two colts have finished in the top three in the Jackpot and in the Triple Crown races.  Closing...

2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile – Who is Our Next Champion?

When the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is contested at Santa Anita, anything goes.  Two last out maiden winners have captured the Juvenile this century – both at Santa Anita.  In the six years that the Southern California track has played host, two Champagne Stakes winners,...