Category Archives: Kentucky Derby

My Breakfast With AK (Animal Kingdom)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

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Preakness Insta-notes

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

A good friend of mine (one of the top ten in-running pro-punters in the UK today) warns against making insta-notes after a race, correctly pointing out that they can be misleading. Generally I will still make notes in the immediate … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Video Analysis

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to get blogging again. . .I’ll start out with my video for TwinSpires and in an hour or so I’ll post my preview of the Peter Pan stakes from Belmont.

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CHURCHILL DOWNS STAKES

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Churchill Downs Handicap, R9, 3:51 #1 AIKENITE got a perfect trip last time at his favorite track. He is sure to be well-backed off two huge figures, but I think this is a tougher assignment. 12-1. #2 SMILING TIGER has … Continue reading →

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HUMANA DISTAFF THOUGHTS

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

On to the Humana Distaff. . . #1 SASSY IMAGE looks to have too much to find on form and figures. 30-1. #2 STAGE MAGIC ran on the Oaks undercard. SCRATCH. #3 EVENING JEWEL has a lot of class and … Continue reading →

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TURF SPRINT ANALYSIS

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

After a long day of handicapping and betting, what wouldn’t do but some MORE handicapping and betting? Turf sprints aren’t exactly my strong suit, but in for a penny, in for a pound. Turf Sprint, 1:19, eastern #1 HENRY’S TIME … Continue reading →

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FULL OAKS STAKES PREVIEW

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Here are the links to the days’ other stakes (all times eastern): La Troienne, 1:26 Edgewood, 2:08 Eight Belles, 3:02 Alysheba, 3:52 American Turf, 4:44 I’ll be posting my wagering strategy thoughts via twitter (@loomsboldly) approximately 5 minutes before each … Continue reading →

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Strike Rates and ROIs for Derby/Oaks Trainers

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Special post based on a twitter question from @Formbet. Here are the strike rates and ROIs for the Derby/Oaks trainers for the past five years. MANY, MANY thanks to Daily Racing Form and Formulator Web for the data used herein. … Continue reading →

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