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The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing
Not knowing what to expect from the weather gods, doing something a little different: Looking at two races, one on turf and one on synth,
There’s a world of difference–and class levels in certain classes–between the turf sprints in Lexington and Hallandale. Not to mention the type of course each
By Dave Brower, Meadowland Handicapper — Early Double Analysis — Saturday, May 14, 2022 Race 1 1 UNDERTAKER – Raced a little better for his
Natural ability notwithstanding, the best attribute any racehorse can have is versatility. Say hello to Biarritz (5-2) in today’s sixth from Hallandale. The gelded five-year-old
If handicappers remember that experience is always an attribute, there is a chance that value will be available in Thursday’s third race, Anthracite (5-1). Three
By Dave Brower, Meadowlands Handicapper — Early Double Analysis — Friday, May 13, 2022 Race 1 1 FERNADO – Gets the very tepid call as
If this game were meant to be easy, handicappers would automatically concede today’s Monroe Stakes to favorite Grand Ave Girl (6-5). Her pace figures have
Dave Brower, Meadowlands Handicapper — Early Double Analysis — May 7, 2022 Race 1 1 DA DELIGHTFUL – No, I don’t really know why he
By Dave Brower, Meadowlands Handicapper — Early Double Analysis — Friday, May 6, 2022 1 BURNING DESIRE – Not exactly lighting things up here lately,
Sometimes you just need to take what the racing gods offer, which is the case in Thursday’s sixth race, start of the late Pick 3
Wednesday’s featured sixth race begins the race week and Late Pick 4 and at first glance there was enough contention to perhaps taking a swing
The best feature of synthetic surfaces for handicappers is that it minimizes the concern for weather. Of course, some animals prefer dry to wet, but
The question to answer in today’s featured 10th race from Hallandale is will the old gray gelding as good as he used to be? I
Stakes, allowances, claimers, it matters not: Class always tells. In today’s featured eighth race at Oldsmar, second favorite Bahamian Moon (2-1) fits the class parameters
With rain expected throughout Florida Friday, we will forsake our favorite turf surface in favor of a race that won’t have to be rescheduled because
