http://www.xlhm.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:05:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Article Summary: Find stories and pictures for today's latest sports news on baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey and much more.A handful of graded events were contested on Feb 20th, and the performance of the day belonged to my new number one Derby contender…Eskendereya. The Todd Pletcher trainee came into the ‘Youth off a sharp allowance score, and the early-pressing sort went off as 3rd betting choice Article Content: A handful of graded events were contested on Feb 20th, and the performance of the day belonged to my new number one Derby contender…Eskendereya. The Todd Pletcher trainee came into the ‘Youth off a sharp allowance score, and the early-pressing sort went off as 3rd betting choice behind Buddy’s Saint and Jackson Bend. The well bred colt tracked the pace, took over and pulled away to an emphatic score. He earned a triple digit speed rating for his efforts and has all the tools it takes to wear the roses. Note that he is 3 for 3 on conventional dirt. Jackson Bend chased the pace and gamely held the place. He is a hard knocking sort and will remain in my top ten. Aikenite rallied for the show in a rebound effort. Remains a cut below the best. Buddy’s Saint experienced a rough trip and never got to run his preferred prominent throughout race. Can rebound next time, but questions remain regarding his stamina. Discreetly Mine stole the Risen Star, and the top three ran that way throughout. The local prep for the Louisiana Derby was apparently weak, and I do not think this was a major Derby prep. One colt from the Risen Star deserves a mention. Drosselmeyer finished a close-up 4th as the fav. Before everyone writes him off, remember that he earned a career top in his 3yo bow, and he was coming back in 20 days at the Fair Grounds. He got no pace help either, so his effort is better than appears. Conveyance ran his rivals off their feet in the Southwest. The Bob Baffert trainee sports the look of a miler, and it is doubtful he carries his speed much farther. Dublin rallied for the place in the Oaklawn Park event. That was his first attempt over a route of ground and a fine start to his 3yo campaign. Should move forward for Lukas. The El Camino Real at Golden Gate was also run on Saturday, and another Todd Pletcher trainee (Connemara) got the candy. He looks like a plodding synthetic specialist at this point. D’Funnybone returned in the pink for Rick Dutrow in the Hutcheson. His only bad effort was the BC Juvenile on synthetic. He deserves another chance to route and might go next in the Florida Derby. Have a feeling he is a sprinter, and it seems like speed types are all over the place on the Derby trail. Odysseus romped in an allowance event at Tampa, and he goes next in the Tampa Bay Derby. Promising colt bears watching. 1. Eskendereya (Giant’s Causeway) – Sharp win in the Fountain of Youth moves him from 3rd to first on my list. 2. Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike) – Baffert torn between Rebel and San Felipe for his 3yo bow. 3. American Lion (Tiznow) – Better than appears show finish in the Robert Lewis. He needs to take a step forward next time, and I am expecting him to do just that. 4. Super Saver (Maria’s Mon) – Strong wire job victory in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill. The Todd Pletcher (WinStar Farm) trainee should only improve with distance and experience. 5. Jackson Bend (Hear No Evil) – Gamely held place behind runaway winner Eskendereya in FOY. Hard knocker. 6. Noble’s Promise (Cuvee) – Working in Florida and might resurface in Rebel. 7. Dublin (Afleet Alex) – Moves up from honorable mention list following a solid place finish in Southwest. That was his 3yo route bow. 8. Drosselmeyer (Distorted Humor) – Deserves another chance after getting no pace help in Risen Star. Look for an improved effort next out. 9. Vale of York (Invincible Spirit) – Surprise BC Juvenile winner brought good turf form to Santa Anita, and he proved he could handle synthetic ground. Godolphin runner is not bred for dirt, but the new track in Dubai (synthetic) should suit him. 10. Interactif (Broken Vow) – Was nosed in grassy Hallandale Beach return at Gulfstream on Feb 7th. The versatile Pletcher trainee has the Santa Anita Derby as an early spring goal. Honorable Mention: Buddy’s Saint (Bruce Levine), Caracortado (Mike Machowsky), Dave In Dixie (John Sadler), Rule (Todd Pletcher), William’s Kitten (Michael Maker) Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/recent-sports-newskentucky-derby-top-10-feb-23rd.html Article Summary: You can find breaking sports news headlines and articles on football, baseball, basketball, motor sports, hockey, golf, tennis, and more here.An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on Feb 24th. There is a 40% chance of PM showers with a high temperature of 65. The 1st race is a maiden claiming route for 3yo fillies. Recent Doug O’Neill claim Miss Seamless looms the one to beat. The 2nd race is a two lifetime claiming Article Content: An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on Feb 24th. There is a 40% chance of PM showers with a high temperature of 65. The 1st race is a maiden claiming route for 3yo fillies. Recent Doug O’Neill claim Miss Seamless looms the one to beat. The 2nd race is a two lifetime claiming route, and Orient Emperor is the target. The 3rd race kicks off the pick six, and this maiden downhill sprint seems ripe for an upset. First time starter Ruination sports a decent grass pedigree and seems worth a gander. I have all of the pick six action covered on the pick six blog website. The 4th race is an an optional claiming sprint, and Underground is a likely low odds wire job winner. The 5th race is a claiming sprint, and Silent Stalk looms large for Julio Canani. The 6th race is my MySpace free selection of the day. The 7th race is an allowance sprint, and 9-5 fav Alpha Kitten was last seen winning the Grade 2 Santa Ynez (Jan ’09). The 8th race is my Horse Racing Nation free pick of the day. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/daily-sport-newstoday-at-santa-anita-park-feb-24th.html Article Summary: Find stories and pictures for today's latest sports news on baseball, basketball, football, golf, hockey and much more.Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 22nd Fast main track and firm turf course. Edge to stalking types on the main. Turf course played fair. Riding doubles for Jacinto, Sellers, and PVal. On the analysis front, I got home tops Jenni Jenni Jenni (.80) and Miss Doctor Ty (.60). I also tabbed Article Content: Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 22nd Fast main track and firm turf course. Edge to stalking types on the main. Turf course played fair. Riding doubles for Jacinto, Sellers, and PVal. On the analysis front, I got home tops Jenni Jenni Jenni (.80) and Miss Doctor Ty (.60). I also tabbed to tab the early double (.80), and the 5th race exacta (). Fair Grounds Preview – Feb 26th A 9-race program will be run on Friday at the Fair Grounds. Pick six carryover of ,491. There is a 30% chance of showers with a high temperature of 61. Three grass races are on the docket, and the Friday feature is a state bred allowance sprint for fillies and mares. The pace figures to be honest, and Cat Eyes could be the one to fear in the stretch for recently hot trainer Wes Hawley. My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up). I also have a Digest free pick page, and my Friday free selection is the 5th race from Fair Grounds. Stay on top of the latest 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders at HorseRacingNation. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/daily-sport-newsfair-grounds-today-feb-26th.html Article Summary: Up-to-time sports news and information for professional, college, high school and fantasy sports teams plus real-time sports scores and stats. Visit xlhm.com for in-depth analysis and coverage of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, boxing and NCAA.Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 26th Fast main track and firm turf course (no wire jobs). Stalkers and closers best on both surfaces. Riding double for John Jacinto and Jamie Theriot. Frustrating end to the early pick four. I needed Musicstreet Menace or Tale of the Court in the final Article Content: Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 26th Fast main track and firm turf course (no wire jobs). Stalkers and closers best on both surfaces. Riding double for John Jacinto and Jamie Theriot. Frustrating end to the early pick four. I needed Musicstreet Menace or Tale of the Court in the final leg, and the former could not quite reel in stalking winner Hype. On the analysis front, I got home tops Speedy Solution (.40) and Betty’s Champ (.60). I also tabbed to tab the 4th race exacta (.80), Pick 3 (race 2-4, 5.40), and the 6th race exacta (best bet #2, .80). Fair Grounds Preview – Feb 27th An 11-race program will be run on Saturday at the Fair Grounds. Pick six carryover of ,982. There is a 40% chance of AM showers with a high temperature of 56. Saturday’s feature race is the k Allen Lacombe Memorial Handicap for fillies and mares traveling a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. Tizaqueena is the 8-5 morning line favorite, and the 5yo daughter of Tiznow won a graded turf race at Churchill last year. Note that she is 2 for 2 over the local weeds. My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up). I also have a Digest free pick page, and my Saturday free selection is the 3rd race from Fair Grounds. Stay on top of the latest 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders at HorseRacingNation. 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Tizaqueena took all the action in the Allen LaCombe Memorial Handicap, and the classy miss got up by less than a length in the off the turf feature. On the analysis front, I got home top Wonderlic (). I also tabbed to tab the 5th race exacta () and the 6th race trifecta (best bet #3, .20). Fair Grounds Preview – Feb 28th A 10-race program will be run on Sunday at the Fair Grounds. Pick six carryover of ,417. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 61. Four turf races are on the docket, and in a broken record theme at the current stand, they will probably be moved to the main. My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up). I also have a Digest free pick page, and my Sunday free selection is the 4th race from Fair Grounds. Stay on top of the latest 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders at HorseRacingNation. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/world-sports-newsfair-grounds-today-feb-28th.html Article Summary: You can find breaking sports news headlines and articles on football, baseball, basketball, motor sports, hockey, golf, tennis, and more here.A 9-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on Feb 28th. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 68. The opening race is a flat mile claiming affair. Outside Shot is sharp and breaks from 29% rail post. Late running threat for hot barn. The 2nd race is an optional claiming Article Content: A 9-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on Feb 28th. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 68. The opening race is a flat mile claiming affair. Outside Shot is sharp and breaks from 29% rail post. Late running threat for hot barn. The 2nd race is an optional claiming event. Originally scheduled for turf, it will now be run at 6.5f on Pro-Ride synthetic footing. Gilded Gem drops out of a graded event and could tag these. The 3rd race is a claiming sprint for 4yo’s and up. Point Attended is the target in a race that came up light on pace. The 4th race kicks off the pick six, and I have all the action covered on the pick six blog website. This affair has also been moved to the Pro-Ride surface. Sweet Maker finished a solid 3rd in debut, and place finisher came back to score. The 5th race is a maiden claiming route, and first time gelding Swiss Currency might get brave if able to shake loose early. The 6th race is my MySpace free selection of the day. The 7th race is an optional claiming route, and consistent filly Fund Raiser is the one to deny. The Crystal Water Handicap (8th race) is my Horse Racing Nation free pick of the day. The flat mile stakes affair remains on turf and will be run on yielding ground. 9th and final race is a maiden claiming sprint, and Chimu adds blinkers and could go better under Bejarano. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/sports-newstoday-at-santa-anita-park-feb-28th.html Article Summary: Up-to-time sports news and information for professional, college, high school and fantasy sports teams plus real-time sports scores and stats. Visit xlhm.com for in-depth analysis and coverage of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, boxing and NCAA.Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 28th Fast main track and off the turf. Five wire jobs on the dirt surface. James Graham, Miguel Mena, and Shane Sellers each booted home a pair. On the analysis front, I got home tops Alaina’s Aurora (best bet #1, .80), Night Vision (.40), and Shutupanddance Article Content: Fair Grounds Recap – Feb 28th Fast main track and off the turf. Five wire jobs on the dirt surface. James Graham, Miguel Mena, and Shane Sellers each booted home a pair. On the analysis front, I got home tops Alaina’s Aurora (best bet #1, .80), Night Vision (.40), and Shutupanddance (.80). I also tabbed Pick 3 (raced 2-4, 5.80), Pick 3 (race 3-5, 4.20), the early Pick 4 (race 2-5, 7.80), and the 7th race exacta (.80). Fair Grounds Preview – March 1st A 10-race program will be run on Monday at the Fair Grounds. Pick six carryover of ,059. There is a 90% chance of rain with a high temperature of 58. Three turf races are on the docket, and in a broken record theme at the current stand, they will almost certainly be moved to the main. My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up). I also have a Digest free pick page, and my Monday free selection is the 3rd race from Fair Grounds. My MySpace free selection of the day is the 6th race from Fair Grounds. My Horse Racing Nation free selection of the day is the 8th race from Fair Grounds. Stay on top of the latest 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders at HorseRacingNation. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/recent-sports-newsfair-grounds-today-march-1st.html Article Summary: Up-to-time sports news and information for professional, college, high school and fantasy sports teams plus real-time sports scores and stats. Visit xlhm.com for in-depth analysis and coverage of NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, boxing and NCAA.An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on March 3rd. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 67. The opening race is a maiden claiming extended sprint. Akeela improved 2nd time out, and she could move up again for new trainer Mike Mitchell. The 2nd race is a claiming Article Content: An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on March 3rd. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 67. The opening race is a maiden claiming extended sprint. Akeela improved 2nd time out, and she could move up again for new trainer Mike Mitchell. The 2nd race is a claiming sprint for 3yo fillies. Cenizo dueled and weakened in first start versus winners. Best as a stalker and could go better 3rd off the shelf. The 3rd race is a downhill sprint for fillies and mares. Asanti has been part of trifecta in all 10 outings, and the gem of consistency landed the place in lone turf outing. This race kicks off the pick six, and I have all the action covered on the pick six blog website. The 4th race maiden claiming affair for 3yo’s traveling seven furlongs on the Pro-Ride surface. Maybe Yes is tagged for the first time and could go off favored. The 5th race is my MySpace free selection of the day. The 6th race is my Horse Racing Nation free play of the day. The 7th race is an allowance turf route. Empressive Lady blew the break in a downhill stakes event last time. Tries a route today. The 8th race is a claiming sprint for 4yo’s and up. Streets of Heaven is back at winning level and projects an outside stalking trip. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/recent-sports-newstoday-at-santa-anita-park-march-3rd.html Article Summary: Sports news, scores, and schedules for the NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA, NHL, College Basketball, and NASCAR.An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on March 4th. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 66. There is a pick six carryover of more than k, and the pool figures to exceed half a million dollars. The opening race is a maiden claiming sprint. Chailepis broke Article Content: An 8-race card is on tap at Santa Anita on March 4th. Partly cloudy skies are expected with a high temperature of 66. There is a pick six carryover of more than k, and the pool figures to exceed half a million dollars. The opening race is a maiden claiming sprint. Chailepis broke slow and was not able to run her preferred early-pressing race last time. Prominent throughout threat with a clean beginning. The 2nd race is an allowance route for fillies and mares. Saucey Evening is out of the stakes ranks for Graham Motion, and she handles synthetic footing. The 3rd race is a downhill sprint for 3yo’s. This race kicks off the pick six, and I have all the action covered on the pick six blog website. This is also my Horse Racing Nation free pick of the day. The 4th race is a maiden claiming route for fillies and mares. The Legal Blonde is tagged for the first time and will be finishing under Victor Espinoza. The 5th race is my MySpace free selection of the day. The 6th race is a downhill sprint for 4yo’s and up. Self Insured has been going well on synthetic recently, and he has won on turf before. The 7th race is an optional claiming route for 3yo’s. Sister Dawn impressed in synthetic sprint bow, and the promising Sadler trainee is worth following. The 8th race is a maiden downhill sprint. This one seems primed to be won by a firster, and Streamline Baby could hit the ground running for Vienna. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/sport-newssanta-anita-pick-6-carryover-march-4th.html Article Summary: Here we provide comprehensive sports coverage. Complete sports information including NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, College Basketball scores and news.Fair Grounds Recap – March 1st A tale of two weather days. Fast and firm through first five races, then the rains hit. Sloppy track for races six through eight, and the final two races were scrapped due to unsafe conditions. Main played fair, and the lone turf (7.5f) race run was Article Content: Fair Grounds Recap – March 1st A tale of two weather days. Fast and firm through first five races, then the rains hit. Sloppy track for races six through eight, and the final two races were scrapped due to unsafe conditions. Main played fair, and the lone turf (7.5f) race run was nabbed in wire job fashion. Another nice route win by promising 3yo Fast Alex. He could be headed to the Louisiana Derby. On the analysis front, I got home top Fast Alex (best bet #1, .40). I also tabbed the 6th race exacta (.20). Fair Grounds Preview – March 5th A 9-race program will be run on Friday at the Fair Grounds. Sunny skies are expected with a high temperature of 62. Three turf races are on the docket, and grass racing should be given the green light if the weather forecast holds. The allowance feature on the main includes Ide Like A Double. The Louisiana bred has been on a steady stakes diet and has had the misfortune of running into Star Guitar numerous times. His main rival is Flashy Wise Cat, and the latter tries a route of ground after a pair of sharp sprint wins here. My daily full cards from Fair Grounds are available through Today’s Racing Digest (free sign up). I also have a Digest free pick page, and my Friday free selection is the 8th race from Fair Grounds. Stay on top of the latest 2010 Kentucky Derby contenders at HorseRacingNation. Image: Newscom Post from: Thoroughbred Fever --------------------- http://www.xlhm.com/latest-sport-newsfair-grounds-today-march-5th.html