Midweek is often a slow time for racing. This week however, “Parx Madness” means plenty of stakes action for horseplayers before weekend racing.
Author: Chris Adams
Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.
Santa Anita Saturday: Big Cap, San Felipe Analysis
Santa Anita will hold 6 stakes on Saturday. Among the stakes will be the “Big Cap” and the San Felipe which offers 50 Derby points to the winner.
Aqueduct Saturday: Gotham Stamps Another Derby Ticket
The Gotham Stakes from Aqueduct will end the Saturday Card. The race is one of four Kentucky Derby prep races to be run across the country on Saturday.
Gulfstream Park Saturday: Fountain of Youth Highlights Massive Card
Nine of the 13 races from Gulfstream Park on Saturday will be stakes races. Perhaps none more fascinating to racing fans than the Fountain of Youth.
Turf Paradise Friday: Cactus Wre, Cactus Flower Stakes Analysis
Two 6.5 furlong stakes races highlight the Friday card at Turf Paradise. The Cactus Wren & Cactus Flower kickoff the thoroughbred portion of the card.
Fair Grounds Tuesday: Mardi Gras Stakes Analysis, Selections
Fair Grounds will run a rare Tuesday card on March 1st. The marquee race will be the Mardi Gras stakes and will go off as race 8 on the turf.
Kentucky Derby Prep Recap: One Eyed Rebel Winner
This weekend the biggest races end with massive upsets. The Saudi Cup was won by a 99-1 shot. The Rebel gave a 74-1 horse a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
Aqueduct Saturday: Green Light Go Stymie Stakes Favorite
Aqueduct will host just one stakes race on Saturday. The Stymie Stakes will be run at 1 mile on dirt and will feature Green Light Go as a heavy favorite.
Oaklawn Park Saturday: Kentucky Derby Prep, Rebel Stakes
The morning line favorite for the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park won’t be eligible for Kentucky Derby Points. Newgrange is trained by Bob Baffert.
Gulfstream Park Saturday: Royal Delta Stakes, Letruska Returns
Letruska is arguably the most talented female in training right now. Saturday she is heavily favored in the Royal Delta at Gulfstream Park.