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In Our Dreams

Dick Jerardi:

Failing that, how about Black Caviar down the hill and Frankel in the Mile at the Breeders’ Cup? I get that isn’t going to happen, but …

It would never happen — there’s no scenario in which it makes sense — but I would really enjoy watching Frankel on the downhill turf at Santa Anita.

Posted in Racing on June 21, 2012 / Tagged Black Caviar, Breeders' Cup, Frankel, International, Santa Anita

Oh, Hey …

Kentucky Confidential returns for Kentucky Derby week on Sunday.

Speaking of the Derby, this year’s historical criteria spreadsheet is running a little late, but can be found here next week. [5/2/12 UPDATED! Now with post positions, equipment changes, jockey changes …]

The Spaceman is a little more on the ball: Gene Kershner is out with his annual contender spreadsheet, which includes info like historical post position stats. (That’s the kind of stuff that can really help you geek out.) Bonus: He tracked down the saddlecloth colors for this year’s Derby AE list.

A couple of weeks ago, Mike Watchmaker wrote about the decline in triple-digit Beyer speed figures in Derby prep races. Bodemeister did get a 108 for the Arkansas Derby (see all the prep race results), but this year’s Derby prospects haven’t reversed the trend I posted about last year.

Posted in Racing on April 26, 2012 / Tagged Derby Contenders, Kentucky Derby, Speed Figures, Spreadsheets, Stats

Breeders’ Cup Picks

For Friday, posted at Hello Race Fans. And for Saturday, also on HRF.

For actual, in-depth handicapping, check out my fellow Turf Bloggers.

Posted in Racing on November 4, 2011