June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)
The saga continues. If the incident at the beginning if the Belmont with Mr. Maragh was indeed intentional, it’s even more serious. Animal Kingdom sustains minor injury in Belmont Stake http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/06/16/animal-kingdom-injured.aspx Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Animal Kingdom sustained an injury to his left hind leg in the Belmont Stakes (G1) and is expected […]
June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)
Terry is a real professional Oaklawn Park announcer steps down http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/16/2269859/oaklawn-park-announcer-steps-down.html Oaklawn Park’s longtime track announcer Terry Wallace has announced his retirement. Wallace recently completed his 37th year as the track’s announcer. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology
June 15th, 2011 (No Comments)
I don’t know about this: Maragh has the means, opportunity, and most of all motive. And it sure looks to me like he was the cause. Belmont Stakes 2011: Isn’t He Perfect Isn’t the Only One to Blame | Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com/articles/735593-belmont-stakes-2011-isnt-he-perfect-isnt-the-only-one-to-blame The blame of Animal Kingdom’s bad fortune seems to have fallen on one […]
June 15th, 2011 (No Comments)
WV Derby on the Table for Shackleford http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63575/wv-derby-on-the-table-for-shackleford It was widely publicized in the week leading up to the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) that trainer Dale Romans was unaware he was in line for a $50,000 bonus if Shackleford won the second leg of the Triple Crown. That bonus, offered by MI Developments to the […]
June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)
If this sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve heard me preach these basic points for years. Didn’t know Mr. Lipper was a handicapper, but it would stand to reason… Michael Lipper: Why fund selection is a lot like horse racing – Citywire.co.uk http://www.citywire.co.uk/global/michael-lipper-why-fund-selection-is-a-lot-like-horse-racing/a499120?ref=citywire-global-latest-news-list As many of our blog community members and readers of my book, MONEYWISE […]
June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)
I tend to believe Velazquez…Jockeys are human after all and it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that Maragh was out for a bit of payback without hurting his own horse’s chances. The lesson here is how many random factors there are in a horse race, and why finding value horses at a price […]
June 13th, 2011 (No Comments)
Obviously, Ruler On Ice came out of the Belmont in great shape… Belmont Winner Back at Monmouth | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63542/belmont-winner-back-at-monmouth A morning after his stunning upset in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 11, Ruler On Ice was back at his Monmouth Park barn in perfect shape, according to his trainer Kelly Breen. “It’s […]
June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)
: Fine article about the Belmont with stunning photos. Agree with the author about Brilliant Speed. He looked like a winner mid stretch… Belmont Stakes Results: 5 Things We Took from the Race | Bleacher Report http://bleacherreport.com/articles/731643-2011-belmont-stakes-results-5-things-we-took-from-the-race The Belmont Stakes is over, and with it, the 2011 Triple Crown season. But the horse racing season most […]
June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)
Very good news for racing! Belmont Attendance, Handle Up Despite Weather http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63536/belmont-attendance-handle-up-despite-weather In spite of rainy weather and muddy track conditions, a crowd of 55,779 wagered $10,098,573 on Belmont Stakes Day races, a 32.9% increase over $7,598,840 in 2010, the New York Racing Association reported June Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse […]
June 12th, 2011 (No Comments)
Ruler On Ice rules in the mud http://www.suntimes.com/sports/horseracing/5910975-417/ruler-on-ice-rules-in-the-mud.html NEW YORK — Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom nearly fell at the start. Preakness Stakes winner Shackleford faded in the stretch. The Belmont Stakes was up for grabs. And it was 24-1 long shot Ruler On Ice who delivered a huge upset Saturday in the final leg […]
