Handicatting with Floyd…
Down only $24.70 after Con the Cat's pricey win yesterday. Today, $1 catzacta box of R Clever Cat and Gatto Nero; R Clever Cat for the win.
…and with Imp and Furlong
Yay for Hurricane Kitten! Imp's up $19.80, Furlong's down $52.90. Today, $1 catzacta box of R Clever Cat and Gatto Nero; R Clever Cat for the win for Furlong; Gatto Nero (obviously) for Imp.
Madison’s fund for feline welfare
The cat horse winners during the Belmont spring meet added up to about $250, which was donated to All About Spay Neuter, the organization that helps take care of the Belmont cat colonies.
$155, representing the money made by cat horse winners at Saratoga, was donated to New York City Animal Care & Control
Author Archives: Teresa
Winter at the Oklahoma: The Cats Come Out
It’s late afternoon on a February Saturday in Saratoga, and the sun is low in the sky; the temperature hovers just above freezing, and a chilling wind sweeps through the deserted shedrows of the Oklahoma training facility. There’s not a … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby Preps: The Southwest (both divisions)
Oaklawn Park: The Grade III, $250,000 Southwest at 1-mile (run in divisions) First division #1 Red Jack: Lukas charge hasn’t made an impact in two starts against winners this year over the local oval, and even though he drew well, … Continue reading
Hollie Hughes, Louie Hildebrandt, and Sanford Stud Farm
The race named for Hollie Hughes hasn’t been around all that long – only since 1979 – but it honors a man whose life in racing began 98 years ago, a man who worked for a stable – Stephen Sanford’s … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby Preps: The San Vicente
Santa Anita: The Grade II, $150,000 San Vicente at 7 furlongs #1 Let’s Get Crackin: Blinks come off after a solid run in the local San Pedro, so look for a little less speed from this gelding, who makes his … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby Preps: The El Camino Real Derby
Brian will be back later in the weekend with looks at the San Vicente and the Southwest. For his thoughts on racing beyond 3-year-olds, check him out Horseplayer Now. Golden Gate Fields: The Grade III, $200,000 El Camino Real Derby at … Continue reading
Road to the Roses Charity League, 2012
It’s that time of year…the Derby preps have begun, the first Derby future pool has closed…and the Road to the Roses fantasy league has kicked off its 2012 season. I’ve chosen my fantasy stable (feel free to look at it … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby Preps: The Hutcheson
Gulfstream Park: The GII, $150,000 Hutcheson at 7 Furlongs #1 Tarpy’s Goal: Improving runner exits a sharp track and distance win over much lesser and steps up for the acid test today from a tough draw. Versatile enough to run … Continue reading
Jockey Club Breeder Check-off Donations, 2011
In 2008, the Jockey Club announced a check-off program that would enable breeders and owners to contribute money towards Thoroughbred retirement with each horse that they registered. The program began on January 1, 2009. The registration form offers owner and … Continue reading
David Dunham Withers
On this weekend when a team that plays in New Jersey will be nominally representing New York in the Super Bowl, it seems only fitting that a race named for a man whose racing life was based in the Garden … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby preps: The Sam F. Davis
Tampa Bay Downs: The Grade II, $250,000 Sam F. David at 1 1/16 miles #1 State Of Play (4-1 ML): Accomplished turf runner makes his 3yo debut and tries the main for the first time in an effort to see … Continue reading
