Monthly Archives: June 2011

MOTHER GOOSE PREVIEW

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

It was one of those mornings in Prospect Park, scores of dogs running around the Long Meadow for offleash, a damp heat building, but still pleasant enough when we were out there. The kind of weather that makes me acutely … Continue reading →

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ASCOT SATURDAY RECAP AND BETTING STATS

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

Interesting news out of the Hardwicke Stakes on closing day at the Royal Ascot meeting. Trainer Aidan O’Brien suggested the Breeders’ Cup Classic might be a possible late season target for the good-looking winner, Await the Dawn. While O’Brien wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Coronation Stakes Sectional Times

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

From a pace perspective, the Coronation Stakes was run in interesting fashion. It was a FAST pace overall, but the opening quarter seemed to suggest we might be looking at a crawl: the race as a whole went at 12.9 … Continue reading →

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PT Fornatale’s Twinspires.com Royal Ascot Preview (SATURDAY)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Yesterday’s near sweep assures that we’ll finish the week in the black, but let’s try to pad a little. . .in fact, the best opportunity of the week might just be on Closing Day. . . Hardwicke Stakes (10:05 a.m.) … Continue reading →

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ASCOT FRIDAY: It’s A Family Affair

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

If yesterday was Ladies’ Day, today was Family Day. But first, let’s talk about the King Edward stakes. There was some interesting betting to observe in this one. Our blog tip, Nathaniel, was just above 5/2 in the morning and … Continue reading →

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PT Fornatale’s Twinspires.com Royal Ascot Preview (FRIDAY)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

The week is flying along. . .at least we got a couple winners home and the rain didn’t dampen another great day’s racing. Let’s have a look at Friday’s wagering opportunites. King Edward Stakes (10:05 a.m.) I did a video … Continue reading →

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ASCOT GOLD CUP Sectional Data

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Another day, another question about a jockey’s ride from my fellow Twitterati . . . This time the accusation is that Mickael Barzalona waited too long to make a challenge on the Gold Cup second Opinion Poll. As you’ll see, … Continue reading →

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PT Fornatale Reviews Thursday’s Royal Ascot Action For Twinspires.com

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Banimpire won the Ribblesdale stakes for trainer Jim Bolger, who has an interesting way of training his emerging star: he races her into shape rather than blowing her out at home. Looking through her Banimpire’s form, I feel like it … Continue reading →

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PRINCE OF WALES SECTIONAL DATA

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

SO (what do) YOU THINK (happened)? Rob Dove and his editing software have struck again and provided us some sectional data for today’s big one, The Prince of Wales stakes. Many thanks to Dove for his tireless efforts and immense … Continue reading →

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PT Fornatale’s Twinspires.com Royal Ascot Preview (THURSDAY)

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Let’s dive right in. . . NORFOLK STAKES (9:30 a.m.) #3 BAPAK CHINTA won very impressively at first asking, beating Frederick Engels (who won windsor palace) easily. Rob Dove’s sectionals show the early pace was slow but he came home … Continue reading →

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