Millie: You have raced Honor A. P. from the start. What do you consider to be his best attributes as a Classic candidate? Mike: He’s extremely intelligent, he’s very good from the gate, very well balanced, he’s bred to go the mile and a quarter distance. As a matter of fact, with each one of […]
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Race1) Turf 5ô Furlongs|3lMd Sp Wt 50k|Purse: $50k #13 Duplicity 5-1 should she draw in will be uber tough. #1 Much More Halo 4-1 Just missed in last, only worrying thing is she loses her jock to the #7 Silardi for Miller, but go- to DVD signs on. #10 Bravo 20-1 will be running late […]
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Race 1) Dirt 4ô Furlongs|2YODMd Sp Wt 50k|Purse: $50k #2 Teton Valley – Hails from the red hot Hanson barn, and is by terrific 20% debut sire Tapiture. Hoping he broke a tad sharper on May 2 work … but heres hoping he gets the jump on the O’Neill runners who will be right there […]
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Millie Ball caught up with trainer John Shirreffs to discuss getting Honor A.P. back to speed in time for the Santa Anita Derby, slated for June 6th. Millie: Mike Smith worked Honor A.P. seven-eighths of a mile in consecutive weeks. How did the most recent work compare to the one a week prior? John: I […]
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Below is my early Pick 5 ticket for the return of racing at Santa Anita Park on Friday! This economical ticket comes in at just $18. Good luck to all! Race 1 Rager (#3, 7-2) received a strange ride against a tough field at Oaklawn Park and now gets back to doing what he does […]
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Hollywood Story with her Two-Day old Tapit Filly is pictured above! Photo Courtesy of George Krikorian’s Starwood Farm Millie Ball: John, you know Honor A. P.’s family very well. Can you touch on his mother, Hollywood Story, whom you trained and do they share any of the same qualities? John Shirreffs: Hollywood Story, Honor […]
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Millie Ball: How much do you think Honor A. P. got out of his race physically and, or mentally? John Shirreffs: Honor A. P.’s last race was really a key race for us. He hadn’t run in over 5 months and not really knowing what level of fitness we were at with him because as […]
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Below is an economical early Pick 5 ticket for Saturday, January 11th at Santa Anita Park. As always the ticket is $20 or less and starts with two strong singles. Good luck! Race 1 Vastly Deep (#3, 8-5) drops in class and should sit the perfect stalking trip behind three front-runners who are at unproven […]
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This year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic lacks the marque names, but it offers a wide-open field with fantastic betting opportunities. Below is my analysis and betting strategy for the Classic. 1. Higher Power: (#7, 6-1): He is proven at the distance with a powerful win in the Pacific Classic and has the tactical speed to sit […]
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Omaha Beach will be an overwhelming favorite in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, but he is not the only star attraction in this solid field. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. 1. Mr. Money (#4, 6-1) The last time he race at a mile, he was visually jaw-dropping. […]
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The Turf Sprint is the most wide-open betting race during the entire Breeders’ Cup. There are many directions you can go, but make sure you demand value. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the turf grab bag. 1. Stubbins (#5, 12-1): He has found his niche as a turf sprinter and continues to […]
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Post positions in the Filly and Mare Sprint may prove to be more important than any other Breeders’ Cup race. Favored Covfefe drawing the rail could change the whole complexion of this race. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Grade 1 affair. 1. Spiced Perfection (#9, 4-1): Overcame a disastrous trip to […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf is one of the most wide-open Breeders’ Cup races over the two days. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the Grade 1 race which figures to be dominated on top by European invaders. 1. Albigna (#9, 9-2) Not only does she have arguably the most class in […]
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The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf is my favorite betting race on the Friday Breeders’ Cup program as there is a great opportunity to make some good money. Below is my analysis of the Grade 1 race. Hit the Road (#14, 10-1) He drew a tough post, but his closing style should allow him to drop […]
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Wesley Ward looks to hold all the cards in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, but a slew of Europeans add intrigue to this international field. Below is my analysis and betting strategies for the 5 furlong dash. Four Wheel Drive (#9, 3-1): He towers over this field on both Beyer Speed Figures and Sheet […]
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