Horse Racing: I. Ortiz/B. Cox/Godolphin/Into Mischief top 2023; J. Rodriguez/B. Russell win Laurel titles on final day; L. Rice sets NYRA record for wins in a year

[GKJ]

Stole it on that front end.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Saturday, March 25, 2023

• Brad Cox: I had a feeling Brad Cox would come up with a big day but the ultimate prize failed in the Louisiana Derby. He ended 5-5-4 with his 19 starters. Five wins for any trainer is a potent day but I bet he was a little disappointed with Instant Coffee.

Meydan (Dubai, UAE):

• Card: Nine races with purses over $30,000,000 U.S. including the $12 million Dubai World Cup which is the second largest purse in the world ($20 mil. Saudi Cup).
• Winning Nations by Foals: Japan (3 wins), Ireland (3), USA (2) and France (1).
• Race 5: Derma Sotogake won the $1,000,000 Group 2 UAE Derby and with it received 100 points towards entry into the Kentucky Derby.

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• Race 9: Ushba Tesoro won the $12,000,000 Group I Dubai World Cup.

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Nakayama Racecourse (Japan):

• Mitono O won the Fukuryu in gate-to- wire fashion. The victory awarded connections 40 points towards entry into the Kentucky Derby. If the connections fail to meet a late payment fee on Monday, the invitation would go to the next in line in the Japan Road to the Derby. Four horses from Japan have made past Derbys.

Gulfstream (Florida):

• James Toner sent out three horses and each won under the guidance of Jorge Ruiz.

Turfway (Kentucky):

• Card: Six of the 13 races were stakes with the highlight the Jeff Ruby Steaks, a Kentucky Derby prep.
• Race 12: Two Phil's (Jareth Loveberry/Larry Rivelli) smashed the field with an impressive victory in the Grade 3 $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks. The colt won by 5+ lengths, the most lopsided result in this race since Balto Star won by 12 3/4 (dirt surface back then) in 2001. The son to Hard Spun broke his maiden at Colonial Downs (VA) and followed that with a win at Canterbury (MN). The smaller tracks get a jolt. Loveberry won a graded stakes for the fourth time in his career.

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• John Velazquez rode three winners in a rare trip to Turfway for the Hall of Fame rider.
• Wesley Ward sent out four horses and three were victorious. Two were in MSW.

Fair Grounds (Louisiana):

• Card: 15 races in the penultimate day of the meet. Eight stakes including four graded of which the highlight was the Louisiana Derby.
• Race 7: A 29-to-1 shot won by a neck over a 35-to-1 price in the $250,000 Rushaway Stakes The $2 exacta was over $1,300.
• Race 9: West Will Power (Flavien Prat/Brad Cox) won the $500,000 Grade 2 New Orleans Classic.
• Race 10: Spooky Channel (Joel Rosario/Jason Barkley) won the $300,000 Grade 2 Muniz Memorial Classic.
• Race 11: Southlawn (Reylu Gutierrez/Norm Casse) won the $400,000 Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks. A big win for the young trainer. Next stop perhaps is the Kentucky Oaks.

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• Race 12: Kingsbarns (Flavien Prat/Todd Pletcher) won the $1,000,000 Grade 1 Louisiana Derby and received a significant 100 points towards entry into the Kentucky Derby. The Uncle Mo colt, purchased for $800,000 as a 2-year-old, is a perfect 3-for-3. In the past eight years, horses such as Epicenter, Gun Runner and Hot Rod Charlie have won the race but the most recent winner of this race to get a win in the Ky. Derby was Grindstone in 1996.

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• Race 15: Staggering payoffs when a 65-to-1 and 49-to-1 won and placed, respectively. The $1 double was $670. The $1 exacta was in excess of $1,400. The $.50 Pick 3 returned over $2,200. The $.10 super paid over $8,000.
• Florent Geroux rode three winners.
• Leading Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez should win the title comfortably.
• Leading Trainer: Ron Faucheux (39 wins), Brad Cox (39) and Bret Calhoun (37) are in an intense battle.

Oaklawn (Arkansas):

• Race 8: Skyped (Calvin Borel/Renay Borel) gave the jockey his first win since November and stopped a skid of 37 straight winless rides.

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Santa Anita (California):

• Race 8: Dance to the Music (Juan Hernandez/Mark Glatt) won the $100,000 Grade 3 Desert Stormer Stakes in a field of four.

 

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

And not to be overlooked, Gulfstream drew post positions for the always attractive Florida Derby which will be held April 1. Here we go:

Fort Bragg defects from tomorrow's Sunland Derby.

Forte is considered the leading Kentucky Derby contender on many analysts lists entering the race.

• 1 Jungfrau 20-1 (Lopez/Mott)
• 2 West Coast Cowboy 20-1 (Leon/Joseph)
• 3 Shaq Diesel 30-1 (Vasquez/Richards)
• 4 Mage 10-1 (Saez/Delgado)
• 5 Mr. Peeks 30-1 (Gonzalez/Wilkes)
• 6 Nautical Star 30-1 (Reyes/Quinonez)
• 7 Il Miracolo 30-1 (Rios/Sano)
• 8 Mr. Ripple 30-1 (Zayas/Joseph)
• 9 Cyclone Mischief 8-1 (Castellano/Romans)
• 10 Fort Bragg 5-1 (Rosario/Yakteen)
• 11 Forte 4-5 (I Ortiz Jr./Pletcher)
• 12 Dubyuhnell 6-1 (J Ortiz/Gargan)

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

New update from First Tracks Cumberland;

Spring Fling closer series 4/21/23 and 4/22/23;

First Tracks Cumberland – Maine Harness Racing

www.firsttrackscumberland.com

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Aqueduct (New York):

• Race 1: Ocasek (Dylan Davis/Chad Brown), a $440,000 purchase by Spendthrift Farms, placed in his maiden appearance. The Candy Ride colt had to be named for Ric Ocasek, no?!

Laurel (Maryland):

• Brittany Russell: My admiration for Brittany Russell has been increased today as she went 3-for-3 and that includes a $21.80 winner. She is a superstar trainer at Laurel.

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Tampa Bay (Florida):

• Card: Half of the 12 races were stakes.
• Race 7: Munnys Gold (Irad Ortiz, Jr./Todd Pletcher) was sent off the prohibitive favorite and romped by more than 17 lengths to win the Sophomore Fillies Stakes. Bred in Florida by Nicksar Farms, Munnys Gold was purchased for $300,000 by Robert and Lawana Low. She set a track record for a 7 furlongs race in 1:20.09 -- the prior mark was 1:20.09 -- and she received a 106 Beyer Speed Figure, the highest for any 3-year-old so far in 2023. She is now 3-for-3 winning at three tracks and has obliterated the competition by a combined 38 lengths. She is set to race next in the Eight Belles on the Kentucky Oaks card.

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Fair Grounds (Louisiana):

• Closing Day: The meet ended with a 3-win day for leading trainer Ron Faucheux.

Sunland (New Mexico):

• Card: Seven of the 11 races were either a stakes or handicap.
• Race 10: Wild On Ice (Ken Tohill/Joel Marr) received 50 points towards entry into the Kentucky Derby after winning the $600,000 Grade 3 Sunland Park Derby. The Texas-bred was a non-factor in two prior races at the track which followed two wins at Zia Park (NM). The 60-year-old jockey won a graded stakes for the first time. Per HorseRacingNation "Breeder-owner Frank Sumpter and trainer Joel Marr have to decide whether to pay $6,000 by the close of business Monday to make Wild On Ice eligible. "I don’t know,” Marr told Sunland Park TV after the race. “We weren’t thinking about it, even that, until a few minutes ago.” Wild On Ice paid $72.80, $34.80 and $6.40 and the odds were the second largest in the 18 years this race has been run.

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Santa Anita (California):

• Race 7: Fast and Shiny (Abel Cedillo/Bob Baffert) won the $100,000 Angels Flight Stakes. Baffert had no other runners in the race and was sent off the longest odds. How often does that happen in California?

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

THE FLORIDA DERBY

It's here. One of the greatest dates and events on any sport's calendar. The almighty Florida Derby and in the discussion for the most important Kentucky Derby prep. Since 1990, this race has been won by Unbridled, Holy Bull, Thunder Gulch, Unbridled's Song, Monarchos, Empire Maker, Barbaro, Scat Daddy, Big Brown, Quality Road, Orb, Nyquist, Always Dreaming, Maximum Security among others.,

Gulfstream's card for Saturday, April 1

Race #	Purse	Race Type	Distance	Surface	Starters	Est. Post
Race 1	$84,000	Maiden Special Weight	1 Mile	Turf	13	11:30 AM ET
Race 2	$50,000	Maiden Optional Claiming	5 1/2 Furlongs	All Weather Track	12	11:59 AM ET
Race 3	$100,000	Cutler Bay S.	7 1/2 Furlongs	Turf	9	12:28 PM ET
Race 4	$86,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 Mile	Dirt	9	12:57 PM ET
Race 5	$200,000	Pan American S. Presented by Rood & Riddle	1 1/2 Miles	Turf	8	1:26 PM ET
Race 6	$84,000	Maiden Special Weight	1 Mile	Turf	14	1:56 PM ET
Race 7	$150,000	Ghostzapper S.	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	7	2:26 PM ET
Race 8	$150,000	Orchid S.	1 1/2 Miles	Turf	8	2:56 PM ET
Race 9	$100,000	Sir Shackleton S.	7 Furlongs	Dirt	9	3:31 PM ET
Race 10	$150,000	Sand Springs S.	1 1/16 Miles	Turf	10	4:04 PM ET
Race 11	$100,000	Sanibel Island S.	7 1/2 Furlongs	Turf	10	4:38 PM ET
Race 12	$250,000	Gulfstream Park Oaks Presented by FanDuel TV	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	8	5:15 PM ET
Race 13	$150,000	Appleton S.	1 Mile	Turf	12	5:57 PM ET
Race 14	$1,000,000	Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa	1 1/8 Miles	Dirt	12	6:40 PM ET

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

THE ARKANSAS DERBY

The Arkansas Derby represents one of the sport's biggest race days. To the winner goes 100 points towards entry into the Kentucky Derby. The race has been won by American Pharoah, Curlin, Afleet Alex, Smarty Jones, Victory Gallop and so many more big names.,

The spunky Afleet Alex...and that powerful kick.

Race #	Purse	Race Type	Distance	Surface	Starters	Est. Post
Race 1	$110,000	Maiden Special Weight	6 Furlongs	Dirt	9	12:30 PM CT
Race 2	$125,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	6 Furlongs	Dirt	10	1:00 PM CT
Race 3	$125,000	Allowance	5 1/2 Furlongs	Dirt	8	1:30 PM CT
Race 4	$110,000	Maiden Special Weight	6 Furlongs	Dirt	8	2:00 PM CT
Race 5	$400,000	Oaklawn Mile S.	1 Mile	Dirt	7	2:32 PM CT
Race 6	$110,000	Maiden Special Weight	6 Furlongs	Dirt	11	3:08 PM CT
Race 7	$125,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	6 Furlongs	Dirt	8	3:44 PM CT
Race 8	$200,000	Hot Springs S.	1 Mile	Dirt	7	4:19 PM CT
Race 9	$110,000	Maiden Special Weight	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	10	4:55 PM CT
Race 10	$600,000	Fantasy S.	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	10	5:35 PM CT
Race 11	$125,000	Allowance	6 Furlongs	Dirt	12	6:10 PM CT
Race 12	$1,250,000	Arkansas Derby	1 1/8 Miles	Dirt	11	6:50 PM CT
Race 13	$125,000	Allowance	1 Mile	Dirt	14	7:25 PM CT

How awesome is Oaklawn when not one but TWO Arizona breds and a $25,000 Maryland-bred are in a $110,000 MSW to open the Arkansas Derby card?

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Gulfstream Park: Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed At $900,000 Wednesday​

Gulfstream Park: Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed At $900,000 Wednesday - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $900,000 for Wednesday’s program at Gulfstream Park.

paulickreport.com

 

[Orr Fourever]

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I'm thinking Red Route One in Arkansas.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

I'm thinking Red Route One in Arkansas.

I am likely to use the horse in some form. The full Oaklawn card has yet to be released, like that of Gulfstream, but I will post it here eventually.

(edit: posted above)

 

[GKJ]

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

@Marco 85
Forte drew the 11 post. He is the likely favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby as of this moment. Outside posts at Gulf are generally not advantageous but for a horse of this caliber the hindrance shouldn't be drastic. Plus, few are more in tune to Gulf than Irad Ortiz and Todd Pletcher.

From what I can gather, Dubyuhnell, the 12 in the Florida Derby, is pronounced "W and L" which I think is a reference to Washington and Lee University.

Interesting comment below.

Dubyuhnell, Fort Bragg committed to Florida Derby despite outside posts

Like just about everyone else, trainers Danny Gargan and Tim Yakteen were caught off guard when a full field of 12 3-year-olds was drawn for Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby. And neither was pleased when his horse drew an outside post position for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep.

www.drf.com

“An outside draw didn’t scare me,” Gargan said. “Actually, we wanted to be on the outside, but I never dreamed it would wind up a 12 horse field and we’d be that far outside. I still don’t think all those horses will actually run. So many of them just don’t belong. I can’t believe those owners would be that stupid to run them in there.”

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Fly on the wall time when owners see a $70,000 Pennsylvania-bred right there with a $775,000 purchase.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The remaining Kentucky Derby preps:

RACE		TRACK	DATE	POINTS
Florida Derby		Gulfstream Park	Apr 1, 2023	100-40-30-20-10
Arkansas Derby		Oaklawn Park	Apr 1, 2023	100-40-30-20-10
Cardinal Condition Stakes		Chelmsford city	Apr 1, 2023	30-12-9-6-3
Wood Memorial		Aqueduct	Apr 8, 2023	100-40-30-20-10
Blue Grass		Keeneland	Apr 8, 2023	100-40-30-20-10
Santa Anita Derby		Santa Anita Park	Apr 8, 2023	100-40-30-20-10
Lexington		Keeneland	Apr 15, 2023	20-8-6-4-2

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

 

[Marco 85]

@Marco 85
Forte drew the 11 post. He is the likely favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby as of this moment. Outside posts at Gulf are generally not advantageous but for a horse of this caliber the hindrance shouldn't be drastic. Plus, few are more in tune to Gulf than Irad Ortiz and Todd Pletcher. Interesting comment below.

Dubyuhnell, Fort Bragg committed to Florida Derby despite outside posts

Like just about everyone else, trainers Danny Gargan and Tim Yakteen were caught off guard when a full field of 12 3-year-olds was drawn for Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby. And neither was pleased when his horse drew an outside post position for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep.

www.drf.com

“An outside draw didn’t scare me,” Gargan said. “Actually, we wanted to be on the outside, but I never dreamed it would wind up a 12 horse field and we’d be that far outside. I still don’t think all those horses will actually run. So many of them just don’t belong. I can’t believe those owners would be that stupid to run them in there.”

From what I can gather, Dubyuhnell, the 12 in the Florida Derby is pronounced "W and L" which I think is a reference to Washington and Lee University.

A full field of 12 at a mile and an eight at Gulfstream is like snow in July.
They hardly ever run races at a mile and an eight.
They never have a full field in the Fla. Derby.

Should be an interesting race and a whole lot of pissed off
owners and trainers after the race.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Latest Derby odds as offered at some establishments.

Kentucky Derby 2023	Caesars	Circa	WG	Last race
Forte	3-1	3-1	7-2	1st Fountain of Youth (G2)
Tapit Trice	8-1	6-1	6-1	1st Tampa Bay Derby (G3)
Practical Move	10-1	10-1	14-1	1st San Felipe (G2)
Kingsbarns	14-1	16-1	14-1	1st Louisiana Derby (G2)
Two Phil's	25-1	18-1	20-1	1st Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Geaux Rocket Ride	22-1	23-1	30-1	2nd San Felipe (G2)
Reincarnate	18-1	23-1	30-1	3rd Rebel (G2)
Confidence Game	22-1	35-1	30-1	1st Rebel (G2)
Hit Show	30-1	35-1	30-1	1st Withers (G3)
Red Route One	20-1	35-1	30-1	2nd Rebel (G2)
Disarm	38-1	30-1	30-1	2nd Louisiana Derby (G2)
Awesome Strong	40-1			1st Florida Sire In Reality
Derma Sotogake	40-1	25-1	10-1	1st UAE Derby (G2)
Dreamlike		40-1		2nd MSW at GP
National Treasure	15-1	34-1	40-1	3rd Sham (G3)
Verifying	22-1	40-1	40-1	4th Rebel (G2)
Angel of Empire	40-1	50-1	40-1	1st Risen Star (G2)
Instant Coffee	50-1	45-1	40-1	6th Louisiana Derby (G2)
Rocket Can	32-1	50-1	30-1	2nd Fountain of Youth (G2)
Skinner	38-1	56-1	40-1	3rd San Felipe (G2)
Wild On Ice (g)			60-1	1st Sunland Park Derby (G3)
Wildatlanticstorm			60-1	1st Springboard Mile
Blazing Sevens	35-1	65-1	50-1	8th Fountain of Youth (G2)
Major Dude	65-1	50-1	30-1	2nd Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Raise Cain	50-1	70-1	40-1	1st Gotham (G3)
Sun Thunder	75-1	45-1		5th Louisiana Derby (G2)
Continuar		90-1		3rd UAE Derby (G2)
Dura Erede		90-1	25-1	2nd UAE Derby (G2)
Bishops Bay	100-1	100-1		1st alw OC at FG
Classic Legacy	90-1	100-1	100-1	3rd Tampa Bay Derby (G3)
Cyclone Mischief	50-1	100-1	60-1	3rd Fountain of Youth (G2)
Jace's Road	50-1	70-1	100-1	3rd Louisiana Derby (G2)
Mage	75-1	100-1	60-1	4th Fountain of Youth (G2)
Mr. Peeks			100-1	2nd MSW at GP
Slip Mahoney	85-1	100-1	80-1	2nd Gotham (G3)
Victory Formation	50-1	100-1	80-1	9th Risen Star (G2)
Classic Car Wash	110-1	100-1	50-1	2nd Tampa Bay Derby (G3)
Fort Bragg	100-1	125-1	100-1	5th San Felipe (G2)
Mandarin Hero		130-1	60-1	2nd Kumotori
Gun Pilot	135-1			7th Rebel (G2)
Mo Strike	135-1			4th Hopeful (G1)
Airtime	150-1	135-1		1st alw OC at OP
Congruent	150-1	100-1		6th Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Crupi	100-1	150-1		7th Risen Star (G2)
Gulfport	150-1			3rd Champagne (G1)
Scoobie Quando		150-1	80-1	2nd Battaglia Mem. (AW)
Two Eagles River	150-1	100-1	100-1	1st alw OC at OP
Bourbon Bash	175-1			5th Rebel (G2)
Jungfrau	150-1	175-1		6th Withers (G3)
Carmel Road			200-1	8th Gotham (G3)
Classic Catch	150-1	200-1		1st alw OC at GP
Dubyuhnell	75-1	125-1	200-1	8th Sam F. Davis (G3)
Funtastic Again		100-1	200-1	3rd Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Harlocap	125-1	200-1		6th Risen Star (G2)
Kangaroo Court (g)	135-1	200-1	200-1	1st alw OC at SA
Lugan Knight		200-1		7th Gotham (G3)
Mr. Ripple	135-1	175-1	200-1	2nd alw OC at GP
Shopper's Revenge		200-1		4th Louisiana Derby (G2)
Wadsworth (g)		200-1		4th Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Arabian Lion	110-1	225-1		4th Robert B. Lewis (G3)
Banishing	50-1	250-1		5th alw OC at FG
Eyeing Clover		250-1	200-1	4th Gotham (G3)
General Banker	150-1	250-1	200-1	3rd Gotham (G3)
Giant Mischief		250-1	60-1	6th Rebel (G2)
Shadow Dragon		250-1		5th Fountain of Youth (G2)
Tapit Shoes	135-1	250-1	100-1	3rd alw OC at FG
Arctic Arrogance	150-1	250-1	300-1	2nd Withers (G3)
Bromley	200-1	300-1		3rd Battaglia Mem. (AW)
Chase the Chaos (g)			300-1	7th San Felipe (G2)
Event Detail		300-1		10th Rebel (G2)
Fort Warren	125-1	250-1	300-1	3rd San Vicente (G2)
General Jim		300-1	100-1	1st Swale (G3)
Genius Jimmy		300-1		8th San Felipe (G2)
Hayes Strike		300-1		1st Private Terms
Lord Miles	175-1	300-1		5th Tampa Bay Derby (G3)
Prairie Hawk		300-1	200-1	4th Tampa Bay Derby (G3)
(g) gelding

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Parx (PA):

• Race 10: The second longest price on the board won at odds of 44-to-1 and that paid over $237,000 to one lucky handicapper. The $.50 Pick 4 paid over $16,000.

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[MiamiScreamingEagles]

DraftKings Partners With Churchill To Launch Horse Racing App In 12 States - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

DK Horse, the digital gaming operator’s first-ever horse racing product, has launched in twelve (12) states

paulickreport.com

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced Wednesday that DK Horse, the digital gaming operator's first-ever horse racing product, has launched in twelve (12) states and expects to launch in additional states by the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The standalone, DK Horse-branded app allows eligible customers to access pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing. In November 2022, DraftKings and Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) (“CDI”) announced a multi-year agreement pursuant to which CDI's subsidiary, TwinSpires, agreed to power the advance deposit pari-mutuel wagering technology for DK Horse.​

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“Together with Churchill Downs Incorporated, an industry leader with a deep-rooted history in horse racing, we will deliver an innovative, mobile customer experience,” said Jason Robins, CEO and Chairman of the Board of DraftKings. “Our goal is to provide our customers with best-in-class-sports and gaming products, and we expect DK Horse to provide a fun and new way to engage with renowned races like the upcoming Run for the Roses.”​

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DK Horse customers will be able to wager on some of the most renowned horse races in the U.S., including Churchill Downs' premier racing products like the Oaks and Derby. DK Horse will also give customers the ability to handicap races, wager, and stream video of races all within their DK Horse account. Furthermore, DK Horse will offer a betting guide to inform its customers of upcoming races and the various ways to wager.​

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

TV Schedule

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Date	Program	Time	Network/Social Media
March 30	"America's Day at the Races"	3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	FS2
March 30	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
March 30	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
March 31	"America's Day at the Races"	3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.	FS2
March 31	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
March 31	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
April 1	"America's Day at the Races" including broadcast of the Arkansas Derby	1:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.	FS2
April 1	Broadcast of the Florida Derby	6 p.m.-7 p.m.	CNBC and Peacock
April 1	Live coverage of horse racing including broadcasts of the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby	post time varies	FanDuel TV
April 1	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
April 2	"America's Day at the Races"	3 p.m.-6 p.m.	FS2
April 2	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
April 2	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network

Note: All times listed are Eastern

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Gulfstream is guaranteeing a $5 million Pick 6 jackpot on closing day, Sunday.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Aqueduct (New York):

• Opening Day: The prior meet ended Sunday. NYRA racing for 2023:

SEASON	TRACK	DATES	RACING DAYS
Winter	Aqueduct	January 1 - March 26	44 (44)
Spring	Aqueduct	March 30 - April 30	19 (63)
Spring/Summer	Belmont	May 4 - July 9	40 (103)
Summer	Saratoga	July 13 - September 4	40 (143)
Fall: Belmont at the Big A	Aqueduct	Sep. 14 - October 29	28 (171)
Fall	Aqueduct	November 2 - Dec. 31	31 (202)

Gulfstream (Florida):

• Off the Turf: For the second straight day racing was off the turf. The weather looks to be ideal for the significant upcoming weekend.

Hawthorne (Illinois):

• Race 6: Dark Hedges (Chris Emigh/Brittany Vanden Berg) gave the trainer her seventh win of the meet. Her husband rode for her as is the norm. BVB is a remarkable 16 7-3-3 (44%/81%) this meet. She is a stunning 27%/60% lifetime, currently in her fifth year. Even though Illinois racing is no longer in the national spotlight, those numbers deserve attention.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Laurel ends its meet Friday and starts anew Saturday, Usually tracks wait for a weekend to be complete before ending/starting a new meet.

From the host track; Laurel will open its 21-day spring meet Saturday, April 1 and race Thursday-Sunday through May 7 with the exception of Easter Sunday April 9. Spring post time will be 12:40 p.m. with a special 12:10 p.m. post time on Kentucky Derby (G1) Day, May 6.

 

[Marco 85]

@Marco 85
Forte drew the 11 post. He is the likely favorite for this year's Kentucky Derby as of this moment. Outside posts at Gulf are generally not advantageous but for a horse of this caliber the hindrance shouldn't be drastic. Plus, few are more in tune to Gulf than Irad Ortiz and Todd Pletcher.

From what I can gather, Dubyuhnell, the 12 in the Florida Derby, is pronounced "W and L" which I think is a reference to Washington and Lee University.

Interesting comment below.

Dubyuhnell, Fort Bragg committed to Florida Derby despite outside posts

Like just about everyone else, trainers Danny Gargan and Tim Yakteen were caught off guard when a full field of 12 3-year-olds was drawn for Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby. And neither was pleased when his horse drew an outside post position for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep.

www.drf.com

“An outside draw didn’t scare me,” Gargan said. “Actually, we wanted to be on the outside, but I never dreamed it would wind up a 12 horse field and we’d be that far outside. I still don’t think all those horses will actually run. So many of them just don’t belong. I can’t believe those owners would be that stupid to run them in there.”

Saw Forte in the walking ring at Gulf on Wednesday.
Took 4 trips around the walking ring.
Looked magnificent. Bouncing on his toes.
What a beauty!