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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 5:56:46 GMT -5
In an emergency meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, held via teleconference Thursday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Churchill Downs was awarded five race dates that will make up 2020 Kentucky Derby week this September.
The Commission unanimously approved the transfer so that Churchill can run Sept. 1-5, a Tuesday through Saturday culminating with the Derby.
During the meeting, it was disclosed that Kentucky Downs and Ellis Park, other in-state tracks previously scheduled to run on some of those dates, expressed approval of the changes.
The racing commission has the power to grant schedule changes in times of natural disasters or any event that can disrupt normal operations, which applies to the coronavirus epidemic.
As a result of the calendar shifts, Kentucky Downs' new 2020 race dates are Sept. 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 16. Ellis Park will end its meet on Sunday, Aug. 30, one week earlier than originally scheduled.
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 7:41:03 GMT -5
Just emailed the following to see if there is an interest Since horse racing is virtually the only game in town, thoughts on a small pool with limits on $$'s per play.....anyone with an interest text or email me... Will post on the public side for anyone registered can participate Makers@sharpactionsports.com 813 956 4423
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 7:48:38 GMT -5
Due to absolute boredom..Racing at Oaklawn today!!!!
More later
Saturday
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 7:50:55 GMT -5
In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis things seem to be changing by the hour. It sure looked as if racing in California would be shuttered, but both Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields ran on Friday. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a shelter in place order Thursday night until further notice, but racing will go on with no spectators. Santa Anita announced that all profits from racing will go to a charity or multiple charities supporting Coronavirus relief efforts in the community. In addition to the California tracks and Oaklawn Park, we still have racing at Sam Houston, Gulfstream Park, Charles Town and Tampa Bay Downs. FS1 will cover the action on Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 6:30 ET. The NBC Sports Network will simulcast the TVG Network programming on Friday and Saturday from 4:00 to 8:00 ET.
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 8:22:02 GMT -5
Can make a case for several in this one...
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 12:23:48 GMT -5
gftrs Saturday Oaklawn
Race 1 $20 DD 1-5
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Mar 21, 2020 13:54:15 GMT -5
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 13:54:15 GMT -5
Ticket DescriptionAmountMar-21 OAK R3 1.00 USD PK3 1,7/1,2,7,12/1,5,6,8
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 16:00:51 GMT -5
Mar-21 OAK R7 20.00 USD DDB 9/7
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Post by Makers on Mar 21, 2020 16:36:49 GMT -5
Ticket Description Mar-21 FGX R12 USD TRI 2,3,7,8,9/2,3,6,7,8,9,10,14/2,3,6,7,8,9,10,14
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Post by Makers on Mar 24, 2020 5:37:29 GMT -5
Florida Derby field lines up
Jack Knowlton, the managing partner for Sackatoga Stable, offered perspective Sunday about Tiz the Law that applies these days to just about any top 3-year-old carrying 2020 Kentucky Derby dreams.
"He’s fit and we’re anxious to get a chance to run," Knowlton said, "because nobody knows when the next chance is going to be."
For Tiz the Law and upwards of nine others, the next opportunity on the schedule is Saturday's Grade 1, $750,000 Florida Derby, cut a quarter of a million due to Gulfstream Park's casino closure amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Of course, that's not the only effect the virus has had on the Derby trail. Saturday's UAE Derby (G2) was canceled; the Blue Grass Stakes (G2) is off the board; and track officials are still debating when to run the Santa Anita Derby (G1) scheduled for April 4.
Each of those events, along with last Saturday's Louisiana Derby (G2), were the intended final Kentucky Derby preps awarding qualifying points on a 100-40-20-10 scale. For Florida Derby horses, next options appear either the newly rescheduled Arkansas Derby (G1) on May 2 or waiting until the summer, hopefully to when the coronavirus crisis passes.
Given that scenario, all the big names are in for the Florida Derby led by Tiz the Law, a Grade 1 winner at age 2 who put forth one of the top early season efforts by a sophomore when returning to take the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream.
That day, Tiz the Law defeated Ete Indien, who rebounded in the Fountain of Youth (G2). Their rematch is the top story line for Saturday's 1 1/8-mile race, but the lead cast goes deeper.
Independence Hall was once considered the Derby favorite when opening his career 3-for-3. He got too close to a hot pace in Tampa Bay Downs' Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) but stuck around for a runner-up in his only career defeat.
Gouverneur Morris, also running last time at Tampa, was just a tick off the track record in allowance company. This pricey colt was a dazzling debut winner on closing day last year at Saratoga and immediately stretched out to earn a Grade 1 placing.
As Seen on Tv was a head bob away from defeating top Florida-bred Chance it in the Jan. 4 Mucho Macho Man; Ajaaweed's a deep closer with multiple graded placings; and Candy Tycoon, always well regarded by the Pletcher barn, is finally starting to come around with a runner-up in the Fountain of Youth last time.
Gulfstream is expected to continue operating through the end of its Championship Meet with only personnel essential for racing on site. A representative of the racing office also said Sunday the next condition book is on its way to continue after this weekend.
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Post by Makers on Mar 24, 2020 5:48:13 GMT -5
While racing has gone on across top circuits such as Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park, the end of Fair Grounds' meet as of Saturday prompts the question for many horsemen: What's next?
Louisiana's barn areas will remain open into April, meaning some of the first decisions will be made by jockeys. But with New Orleans turning into a hotbed for the COVID-19 outbreak, Oaklawn was the first to put a 12-day moratorium on riders exiting Fair Grounds and looking to ride in Arkansas.
That mandate will impact, among others, Steve Asmussen's first call Rider, Ricardo Santana Jr., who will sit out the 12 days after venturing to Fair Grounds for Saturday's Louisiana Derby (G2) card. In an indirect way, the rule affected apprentice Chel-c Bailey, an Oaklawn regular who was scheduled to ride Monday in Oklahoma at Will Rogers Downs.
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Post by Makers on Mar 26, 2020 3:54:08 GMT -5
Florida Derby 2020: Odds and analysis 1. As Seen On Tv, 12-1 (Lookin at Lucky – Kelly Breen/Paco Lopez – 5: 2-2-1): After a close battle to lose by a head in the local Mucho Macho Man Stakes, he was an interesting horse on the trail with some upside. This colt is bred top and bottom to route and figured to move forward, but he disappointed with a flat third-place finish as the 2-1 second choice in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2), 8 ¾ lengths behind Ete Indien. The rail post will help him save ground in this spot and he could use that to his advantage for a piece of the pie again. But in terms of the top slot, the right horse is elsewhere. Use underneath.
2. Shivaree, 30-1 (Awesome Of Course – Ralph Nicks/Emisael Jaramillo – 9: 3-2-1): His two-turn route attempt last September is not too inspiring, as he finished a finished a distant fifth by 12 ½ lengths to Chance It in the Florida Sire In Reality Stakes. Also notice that his half-brother is Garter and Tie, who ran a dismal 10th in this race last year and went back to sprint distances afterwards. Expect similar for Shivaree. Toss.
3. Disc Jockey, 20-1 (Bodemeister – Saffie Joseph Jr./Tyler Gaffalione– 3: 2-1-0): Given his most recent effort is a runner-up finish in a local starter stakes, it is hard to imagine him hitting the top half of this field. If he manages to win or break into the trifecta, it will defy all handicapping logic. Toss.
4. Soros, 30-1 (Commissioner – Gustavo Delgado/Edgar Prado – 2: 1-1-0): Given he lost to the slow Fort McHenry at Gulfstream Park West last November, he would also defy logic by winning this race. To Soros’ credit, he did go on to win the Smooth Air Stakes locally later in the month. But he defeated a weak field. He would need to move 20 lengths or more off the layoff to compete in this spot. Toss.
5. Gouverneur Morris, 8-1 (Constitution – Todd Pletcher/John Velazquez – 3: 2-1-0): This Pletcher-trained runner garnered buzz before his debut at Saratoga last September. Subsequently, the public let him go at less than even money, and he responded with a nine-length win on slop. In his second start, he was second but well beaten by Maxfield in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1). To Gouverneur Morris’ credit, some handicappers regard Maxfield as a possible super horse. Perhaps this one only needed more seasoning. After a break, Gouverneur Morris returned in an optional claimer at Tampa Bay Downs last month and beat a loose-on-the-lead Untitled by 1 ¼ lengths. It is concerning that Letmeno and Sounion only finished five lengths behind them, though, as neither of those horses are especially fast. Gouverneur Morris’ TimeformUS Speed Figures are nothing eye-opening either with a 111, 101 and 96 in his three starts. Regardless, trifecta and superfecta tickets must include him. Use underneath.
6. Ajaaweed, 20-1 (Curlin – Kiaran McLaughlin/Luis Saez – 5: 1-1-1): Despite a perfect pace setup in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3), this closer didn’t threaten, crosseing the wire 13 ¾ lengths behind Sole Volante. The concerning part is that Sole Volante is a closer who took advantage, yet Ajaaweed never got in the right zip code. A quality horse would at least make a dent with a pace setup, no matter if the distance is slightly less than ideal. He does get the extra ground now, and if the pace is hot, he might clunk his way on the board. Use underneath.
7. Tiz the Law, 6/5 (Constitution – Barclay Tagg/Manuel Franco – 4: 3-0-1): After winning the Champagne Stakes (G1) in only his second start, Tiz the Law disappointed backers with a third-place finish in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2). In that race, he did not appreciate the pocket position and was discouraged in the stretch when an opening came up. But in his return start in the Holy Bull, Franco gave an interesting ride by taking up along the back stretch in order to tip Tiz the Law into the clear. The tactics helped, and he fired by challenging Ete Indien on the far turn and proving the better horse. He could fire again, but note the gap his work tab between Feb. 10 and March 2 due to a foot bruise. In addition, he also tries nine furlongs for the first time, and bettors are often advised to play against a heavy favorite trying something new. Win contender.
8. My First Grammy, 50-1 (Curlin – Amador Sanchez/Hector Isaac Berrios – 3: 0-1-1): After losing by 6 ¼ lengths earlier this month in a local one-mile race, it is difficult to endorse this maiden. His presence is only notable because he brings speed to the table, which means he could end up being a nuisance to Ete Indien. By the far turn, though, expect him to fold under the weight of more talented horses. Toss.
9. Independence Hall, 9/2 (Constitution – Michael Trombetta/Joel Rosario – 4: 3-1-0): Detractors argue he is distance-limited because he finished second in the Sam F. Davis after Sole Volante mowed him down. But if every speed horse who ran second in a route was a sprinter or miler, then how many routers are left? Independence Hall actually ran well in his defeat. The son of Constitution chased a speed duel by Premier Star and Chapalu and continued on to fight in the stretch while those two horses folded badly. Notice that Independence Hall had 12 ½ lengths on the fourth-place horse after a half mile in 46.52 and 11 ¼ lengths on Ajaaweed at the finish line. Independence Hall ran hard at almost every point in the race. Also note that Sole Volante returned to close for a strong second in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) after getting caught behind a slow half mile in 48.16. With his odds likely sticking around 9/2 because of Tiz the Law and Ete Indien, he offers value as well. It’s possible Independence Hall isn’t the best horse going up against Tiz the Law, but he’s the right one to bet. The pick.
10. Candy Tycoon, 20-1 (Twirling Candy – Todd Pletcher/Javier Castellano – 6: 1-2-2): As with his stablemate Gouverneur Morris, this Pletcher trainee had hype at Saratoga last summer before his debut. Unfortunately, he burned money with a third-place finish and continued to do so until breaking his maiden locally on Jan. 25. He then moved forward with a runner-up finish to Ete Indien in the Fountain of Youth. Even though he lost by 8 ½ lengths, roughly the same margin as As Seen On Tv, Candy Tycoon gets more credit having just made a jump to stakes company. As the months progress, he could still develop into a formidable 3-year-old. For now, he is limited to the bottom slots in a difficult spot. Use underneath.
11. Sassy But Smart, 50-1 (Overdriven – Kendall Condie/Joe Bravo – 4: 1-1-1): This one did finish fourth by 1 ¾ lengths in the Palm Beach Stakes (G3) on turf. The winner Vitalogy previously finished second in the Bourbon Stakes (G3) at Keeneland last fall. Sassy But Smart also broke his maiden on turf. Can he transfer that form to dirt? His only try is a fourth-place finish in a maiden sprint in January. This post will hurt as well, as only talented horses win from the outside in two-turn Gulfstream routes. Toss.
12. Ete Indien, 4-1 (Summer Front – Patrick Biancone/Florent Geroux – 5: 3-1-0): No one can deny this colt is a talented pacesetter. In the Holy Bull, he finished a strong second after taking some mild pressure from Relentless Dancer early. Despite eventually losing by three lengths to Tiz the Law, he managed to separate himself by 11 ½ lengths from the third-place Toledo. Spaced-out margins are always a great sign in dirt racing. Ete Indien also backed up the effort with an 8 ½-length win in the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) against mild competition. But if Tiz the Law passed him with no problem in the Holy Bull, why not choose him again? Of course, the value is low on Tiz the Law, and this one is working exceptionally well. But the longer nine-furlong distance is a question mark, especially since he looked tired toward the end of the Holy Bull and Fountain of Youth. As a last strike, he draws a bad post position too, although he proved in the Fountain of Youth that he owns the speed to clear the field. Even though his morning line odds say 4-1, that is not realistic. Expect 2-1 or 5/2, and if that is right, the value is questionable. Win contender.
Also Eligible
13. Rogue Element (Honor Code – Dale Romans/Miguel Vasquez – 3: 0-1-0): If this maiden draws in and wins from Post 12, it will be one of the biggest upsets in Florida Derby history. He is better off trying to break his maiden. Perhaps the connections think the track might close soon and want to take shot. Toss.
Conclusion: Odds and value aside, Tiz the Law looks best on paper. He owns the right running style and drew a post position that will allow him to run in the clear. The only knock on him is whether he can fire his best having lost some training time.
Ete Indien is training superbly and owns plenty of speed, which he used to finish second to Tiz the Law in the Holy Bull and win the Fountain of Youth. Can, however, Ete Indien handle nine furlongs?
Independence Hall brings stamina questions as well after finishing second in the Sam F. Davis. But he gets a pass for the fast pace and will likely go off as third choice. He can win this race and offers better value than the two names above.
As long as Independence Hall is third choice or higher, he is the pick.
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Mar 27, 2020 15:18:12 GMT -5
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Post by Makers on Mar 27, 2020 15:18:12 GMT -5
Santa Anita :(
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Post by Makers on Mar 28, 2020 4:24:53 GMT -5
The highlight is the $750,000 Florida Derby (G1), a Road to the Kentucky Derby points race. The race has always served as a major prep for the Run for the Roses, but we have a unique situation this year as the Kentucky Derby has been postponed until the first Saturday of September. Tiz the Law is the 6-5 morning line favorite for the Florida Derby. A field of 13 were entered but 30-1 longshot Soros and 20-1 Ajaaweed will scratch out of the race. That is good news for Ete Indien, who drew the 12 post but will move a couple of paths closer to the rail. The colt took the field gate to wire to win the Fountain of Youth (G2) in his last start and is the 4-1 second choice on the morning line. One other key scratch on the card today is Newspaperofrecord, the 9-5 morning line favorite for the $100,000 Sand Springs, the ninth race on the card. We got more bad news yesterday about 30 minutes before post time of the opener at Santa Anita. The Los Angeles County Health Department requested racing cease at the racetrack. There have been no positive tests at the racetrack to date. The question now is how long Gulfstream Park continues to run. The “championship meeting” ends on Sunday, but the spring/summer meeting gets underway on Thursday, April 2. The track has a mandatory payout of the Jackpot 6 today, which is leading some to speculate that Saturday could be the final day of the meeting until this the Coronavirus crisis is over. I guess we will find out later today or tomorrow. Among the tracks still running are Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Fonner Park, Will Rogers Downs, Los Alamitos, Remington Park and Oaklawn Park.
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Post by Makers on Mar 28, 2020 12:07:00 GMT -5
Oaklawn Race 1 DD Race 1 #8 Race 2 #4
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